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News published December 2017

Buying by internet, phone or mail order or on the high street this Christmas –Advice from Highland Council Trading Standards
Published 5 Dec 2017
UK consumers spend billions of pounds when shopping for Christmas gifts for family and friends. Spending figures for online shopping increase each year. However, how many of us know our online shopping rights or what to do if things go wrong? Or our shopping rights we have on the high street.
Police and partners launch Festive Safe Highlands roadshows
Published 5 Dec 2017
Police Scotland will be hosting a series of events across the Highlands and Islands offering crime prevention advice throughout December.
Council tenants invited to give feedback on proposed rent increase
Published 5 Dec 2017
The Highland Council’s Housing Team are contacting council tenants as part of a large scale consultation exercise on proposed changes to rent for 2018/19.
It all adds up for Ardnamurchan pupils
Published 4 Dec 2017
Ardnamurchan High school have become the first Highland School in memory to win The Scottish Mathematical Council - Enterprising Mathematics in Scotland Final
Musical distinction for Culloden pupil
Published 4 Dec 2017
Culloden Academy pupil Ruairidh Jones is pictured following his recent success in achieving Grade 8 Trinity College Jazz Saxophone, with Distinction.
Good news alert for Highland scams victims from Highland Council Trading Standards
Published 4 Dec 2017
Highland consumers who have lost money to a scam involving payment through Western Union wire transfer are being encouraged to file a claim for a refund with America’s Federal Trade Commission.
Tain and Easter Ross community cash
Published 4 Dec 2017
Residents in Tain and Easter Ross are being invited to apply for funds if they have an idea to help improve their local community.
Date for next meeting of the Inverness Community Partnership
Published 4 Dec 2017
Date for next meeting of the Inverness Community Partnership
The countdown is ticking!
Published 4 Dec 2017
THE countdown is ticking to the opening of the first phase of Inverness’s West Link road at noon on Monday 11th December.
Council Leader calls for urgent meeting with RBS on branch closure proposals
Published 1 Dec 2017
Royal Bank of Scotland is proposing to close 62 branches in Scotland.