News archive

News published December 2016

  • Smoking in cars with children

    Published 5 Dec 2016

    A public information campaign has been running on TV and radio in the run-up to the ban, highlighting the harms of second-hand smoke and the penalties for breaking the new law.

  • Norovirus: Diarrhoea and Vomiting – Ward 2A, Raigmore Hospital

    Norovirus Published 2 Dec 2016

    NHS Highland says: "Do not come to Raigmore hospital to visit if you have, or live with someone who has, had any vomiting or diarrhoea within the previous 48hrs."

  • Gaelic Fun in Newtonmore

    photo Published 2 Dec 2016

    A mystery guest paid a surprise visit to the Gaelic Fun afternoon at Newtonmore Primary School last Thursday

  • Inverness Common Good Fund provides for city projects

    Published 1 Dec 2016

    Three projects that will benefit the City of Inverness and area have today (Thursday 1 December) received a total of £109,800 Inverness Common Good Funding.

  • Debating success for Inverness pupils

    Deasbad 2016 Alix and Eilidh Published 1 Dec 2016

    Two pupils from Inverness Royal Academy have emerged as the worthy winners of the 2016 National Schools Gaelic Debate competition. 

  • ​Inverness winter roads plan approved

    Published 1 Dec 2016

    Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are urged to be aware of council gritting plans in the Inverness area for the winter.

  • ​Best foot forward for Balnain Primary active travel

    Published 1 Dec 2016

    Members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee have agreed £18,000 funding for an active travel project at Balnain Primary School.

  • ​Inverness Car Club scheme drives ahead

    Published 1 Dec 2016

    A car club scheme for Inverness has got the final go ahead for a two year trial period.

  • A Helping Hand for Hilton call for applications

    Published 1 Dec 2016

    If you have an idea that will benefit the Hilton area of Inverness and need £100 - £700 to put your ideas into action then “A Helping Hand for Hilton” is your chance to get the support you need.

  • Contracts to be awarded for River Ness beauty spot

    Published 1 Dec 2016

    £225,000 works to improve a network of paths and bridges, river bank erosion and trees on the River Ness Islands in Inverness will be awarded to contractors next month by Highland Council on behalf of the Inverness Common Good Fund.