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News published July 2017

£1.5M Cromarty Bridge refurbishment set to get underway in August
Published 28 Jul 2017
Major refurbishment works planned for the A9 Cromarty Bridge are set to get underway in August which will see four spans of the bridge upgraded.
Prospective candidates for Tain & Easter Ross by-election invited to come forward for awareness briefing
Published 28 Jul 2017
The Highland Council is inviting prospective candidates and agents for the Tain and Easter Ross by-election to register their interest in attending a pre-nomination briefing.
Public ideas sought for Nairn Paddling Pool and Play Area
Published 28 Jul 2017
The popular Paddling Pool at Nairn Links has been used and enjoyed by local people and visitors for many years. In recent years, though, the service has been disrupted with the pool closed for part of the summer.
Dingwall and Muir of Ord play host to HRH The Princess Royal
Published 27 Jul 2017
HRH The Princess Royal visited Dingwall and Muir of Ord earlier today (Thursday 26 July) to carry out a number of engagements.
A cut above the rest!
Published 27 Jul 2017
A remote control grass cutting machine (“Spider”) is to be tested on the steep Castle Banks
Easter Ross Community Partnership Meeting
Published 26 Jul 2017
The Easter Ross Community Partnership will meet in public at the Community Pavilion, formerly known as the Scout Hut, in Balintore on Wednesday August 2 2017 at 2 pm.
£1.2m for affordable housing in Fort William
Published 26 Jul 2017
At least 200 new affordable homes will be built in Fort William, following the award of a £1.2 million grant from the Scottish Government to Lochaber Housing Association (LHA).
Merkinch Welfare Hall now punching above its weight
Published 25 Jul 2017
The Provost of Inverness was at Merkinch Welfare Hall earlier today (Tuesday 25 July) to welcome the Minister for Local Government and Housing Kevin Stewart to what is now the home of the Inverness City Boxing Club and Merkinch Partnership.
CMAL to host public events for Skye Triangle Port Proposals
Published 24 Jul 2017
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) will host a series of public exhibition events to share proposals for construction work at the Skye triangle ports of Tarbert (Harris), Uig and Lochmaddy.
Watch out for fake job offers online
Published 21 Jul 2017
As part of Scam Awareness Month, Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau and Highland Council Trading Standards want to alert young job seekers about the potential pitfalls when applying for jobs.......