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News published June 2018

Eyes Open Approach Encouraged For Children At Risk
Published 26 Jun 2018
Everyone in Highland is asked to keep their Eyes Open for children at risk during the school holidays.
Loyal dog returns home at last to Victorian Market
Published 25 Jun 2018
A plaque commemorating the tale of a loyal dog has been unveiled today in Inverness’s Victorian Market. The plaque is the first of a series of seven artworks to be installed at various locations across the city.
Road closures Inverness and Loch Flemington for Scottish Water works
Published 22 Jun 2018
Motorists are being advised that on Tuesday 26 June there will be two temporary road closures in Inverness and at Loch Flemington for Scottish Water works.
Prevention and education is key to protect children from substance misuse
Published 22 Jun 2018
Prevention and education is key to protect children from substance misuse
New Website Provides One-Stop Shop for Postal Surcharge Concerns
Published 22 Jun 2018
The issue of parcel surcharging has long been a bone of contention for many internet shoppers. However, consumers across the United Kingdom, and especially those living in Northern Ireland and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland are now set to benefit from the launch of a new website which provides a one stop shop to acknowledge these concerns,
Pupil’s long ship goes on public display
Published 21 Jun 2018
A Viking long ship created by pupils from Elgol Primary School on the Isle of Skye is now on public display in an Island museum.
Ballot on proposed Business Improvement District for Nairn
Published 21 Jun 2018
A postal ballot is to be held on the proposal of the Nairn Connects Business Improvement District Steering Group to introduce a Business Improvement District (BID) for Nairn.
New secondary school build honours first former Rector.
Published 20 Jun 2018
The first Rector of Alness Academy Robert Meikle, will be honoured this week at a turf cutting ceremony to mark works starting on a new state-of-the-art secondary school at Alness Academy.
Changes to collection of information on funded Early Learning and Childcare
Published 20 Jun 2018
The Highland Council is informing parents on changes in how the authority collects information on funded Early Learning and Childcare following guidance introduced by the Scottish Government.
Highland toilets to remain open until review complete
Published 19 Jun 2018
The process of carrying out a review of public toilet provision in The Highland Council area is underway and is due for completion by the end of October this year.