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Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

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.

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

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

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

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

Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

Maggie Cunningham and Dr Jim McCormick will head up the £870,000 poverty and equality commission.

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

The Highland Council area ranked fourth in Scotland amounting to 7.5% of all total inquiries to the charity.

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”

Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.

Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

A public spending watchdog says Highland Council faces “challenges” in delivering ambitious infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years.

‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

A new drive-thru coffee shop in Inverness may have driven into a wall before it has even been built after transport officers objected to the plans.

WATCH: Fake speed bumps in busy road leave stunned residents scratching heads

Incredulous locals shaking their heads amid fears the flat road markings will do nothing to improve road safety