The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)

ArticleSpeed limits at Nairn site ‘not legally enforceable’

CONFUSION has broken out over new speed limits on the A96 near a Highland town as it emerged that they are currently “unenforceable”. Signs have been erected for 30mph and 40mph zones at the new roundabout, pictured, passing the Delnies...

BY WILL ANGUS

Article‘35 years of success after starting my own business at 17’

Karen Thomson’s love for hairdressing was born from her creative mind. She always felt drawn to the creativity of it and was fascinated by how hair could be shaped, styled and transformed. Teachers in Lossiemouth tried to steer her towards...

BY SEAN MCANGUS

Article‘Dangerous weakness’ in north wildfire response

More than 300 days of volunteering were recorded while the Cairngorms wildfire was battled, a new report has revealed. Thousands of hectares were burned during the Glenmore-Strathnethy wildfire which took almost five weeks to...

BY JENNA SCOTT

ArticleSix striking homes on the market in Moray

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The Press and Journal (Inverness Highlands and Islands)

ArticleMore Shetland pupils fall below 80% attendance

The number of school pupils in Shetland with an attendance rate of less than 80% has increased and “remains an area of concern”. However, levels of absence below 90% have improved and the rate of decline in overall attendance has “slowed”. The...

BY CHRIS COPE LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER