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News published March 2019

Stone wolves to guard Inverness Town House
Published 26 Mar 2019
A home has finally been found for two carved sandstone wolves that will adorn pride of place at the front entrance the Grade A Listed - Inverness Town House.
Highland Universal Credit claimants urged to act ahead of annual rent increase
Published 26 Mar 2019
Highland tenants claiming Universal Credit are being urged to log on and update their UC claim this April 1st to ensure their entitlement covers their annual rent increase for the year ahead.
Ban on Vehicle Tyre Disposal at Highland Council Recycling Centres
Published 25 Mar 2019
Householders are advised that from the 1st of April 2019 vehicle tyres will no longer be accepted for disposal at Highland Council Household Waste Recycling Centres.
First Newton Room in the UK is officially opened
Published 25 Mar 2019
The first Norwegian style learning centre in the UK will be officially opened in Thurso today (Monday March 25).
Scottish Water gets Highland Capital’s high-tech Top up Tap running
Published 22 Mar 2019
A state-of-the-art drinking water tap was launched today in the capital of the Highlands, marking World Water Day.
Works under way for new Nairn High Street crossing
Published 22 Mar 2019
A new pedestrian crossing aims to provide a safer High Street for Nairn town centre as works progress on Nairn Courthouse renovations.
Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Elections 2019 - results Wards 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Published 21 Mar 2019
Four community representatives have been elected to serve on the board of Cairngorms National Park Authority for the next four years.
Scottish Highland emergency services team up with construction to keep workers safe on roads
Published 21 Mar 2019
Around 120 apprentices and staff in the construction industry attended crucial road safety training in Inverness this week to help protect them from dangerous road accidents on their daily commute to work.
Temporary road closures in Inverness during parade
Published 21 Mar 2019
The Highland Council is advising all road users that a number of temporary road restrictions will be in place in Inverness during the afternoon of Saturday 23 March 2019.
Site Works Begin for New Affordable Homes at Glenfield, Ullapool
Published 21 Mar 2019
Highland Housing Alliance has announced that onsite building works are under way at Glenfield in Ullapool, which will see 49 homes becoming available in winter 2019.