Politics

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.

So far he will face Labour’s Shaun Fraser, Lib Dem Neil Alexander, the SNP’s Emma Roddick and independent Duncan Macpherson.

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.

It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others’

Fergus Ewing warns ‘never make the same mistake twice when you can make it five or six times and be sure’.

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including some in Ross-shire.

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.

The MP for Strathspey has welcomed news of a UK-India trade deal as a “win for whisky”.

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.

Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.