Author: sandyneil
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West Coast national park bids tot up
Five communities in the Highlands and Islands have expressed an interest in becoming national parks
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Councils granted £14B amid ‘bankruptcy’ fears
The Scottish Government is giving local authorities a “record” £14 billion, after a survey suggested a quarter of councils fear they will not be able to balance their budgets in 2024.
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Top marks for schools counselling service
A new counselling service in Argyll and Bute’s schools to support young people’s mental health is hitting the mark with pupils and parents
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Minister pressed on Barra school
The Western Isles Council and MSP met the education secretary to discuss a long-term solution to “significant problems” with the fabric of Castlebay School
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Islay ferry man clocks off after 48 years
Dugie MacTaggart, CalMac’s longest standing member of staff, retires
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Resignation call after school results
A row has erupted between two Skye councillors over school numeracy and literacy results in the Highlands, after it became “the worst-performing local authority in Scotland” for the fifth year
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Council tax reduction scheme helps households save £3.5bn
Minister urges those eligible to apply for support
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New visa rules make isles families fear for future
“This move threatens to tear families apart,” says MSP in the Hebrides
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Call for warm spaces publicity as winter hits
Calls have been made for council chiefs to make information on ‘warm spaces’ more readily available this winter
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Air ambulance crew gifted four-legged lifesaver
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance has a new lifesaver on the team.