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      <title>Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week with flag raising ceremony.</title>
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      <description>A flag raising ceremony led by the Provost of Inverness will take place on Monday, 22 June at The Inverness Castle Experience esplanade.</description>
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      <title>Tenants urged to ‘take control of their future’ in Highland Power of Attorney Month</title>
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      <description>Joint News Release – The Highland Council / NHS Highland</description>
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      <title>Postal Packs issued for Highland Council Ward 4 By-election</title>
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      <description>Issued on behalf of the Returning Officer</description>
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      <title>Highland Domestic Abuse Service</title>
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      <description>Support services for women and children affected by domestic abuse across the Inverness and South Highland area will be strengthened through a new, long-term partnership arrangement.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Maoinean urrais a’ cur taic ri gnìomhachd Ghàidhlig is chultarach </title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Public Service Reform debate</title>
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      <description>Convener of the Council comments on Scottish Parliament Public Service Reform debate.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Garden Waste Permit price frozen for 2026/27 season </title>
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      <description>The cost of Highland Council's garden waste permits will remain frozen at £48.95 for the 2026/27 season, maintaining last year’s price to support residents during ongoing cost-of-living pressures.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Hop on Board: £2 Bus Fares Make Exploring the Highlands Easier Than Ever</title>
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      <description>£2 Bus Fare Scheme Drives Accessible and Sustainable Travel Across the Highlands</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Apprenticeship pathways to build a future Highland workforce</title>
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      <description>Highland Council's education committee members have praised the apprenticeship programmes offering more young people the chance to learn skills and equip them for the world of work.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis a’ togail Cuach na Cloinne 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17302/bun-sgoil-gh-idhlig-inbhir-nis-a-togail-cuach-na-cloinne-2026</link>
      <description>Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis win Cuach na Cloinne 2026</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Statement: Ben Wyvis Primary School, Conon Bridge</title>
      <link>https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17301/statement-ben-wyvis-primary-school-conon-bridge</link>
      <description>The Highland Council is aware of ongoing commentary online relating to allegations of bullying at Ben Wyvis Primary School in Conon Bridge. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New ‘Better Off Calculator’ to support Highland residents and improve financial outcomes</title>
      <link>https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17300/new-better-off-calculator-to-support-highland-residents-and-improve-financial-outcomes</link>
      <description>Highland Council is strengthening its support for residents by promoting the use of a new Better Off Calculator on its website.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Next step agreed for new Beauly Primary School</title>
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      <description>The proposal would see a new school built on a site west of Cnoc na Ràth.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Highland Council agrees to consult on major investment in Thurso schools</title>
      <link>https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17298/highland-council-agrees-to-consult-on-major-investment-in-thurso-schools</link>
      <description>Highland Council’s Education Committee has today agreed to launch a statutory consultation on proposals to transform education provision in Thurso.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Sgìrean Cànain Sònraichte – cothrom coimhearsnachdan na Gàidhealtachd a chur aig cridhe leasachadh na Gàidhlig</title>
      <link>https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17297/sg-rean-c-nain-s-nraichte-cothrom-coimhearsnachdan-na-g-idhealtachd-a-chur-aig-cridhe-leasachadh-na-g-idhlig</link>
      <description>Areas of Linguistic Significance – an opportunity to put Highland communities at the heart of Gaelic development </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New Access Rangers begin patrols across Highland for the 2026 season</title>
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      <description>New Access Rangers begin patrols across Highland for the 2026 season</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Highland Council recognised for transformation of region’s waste and recycling collections </title>
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      <description>Highland Council’s Waste Services Team has won the Gold Award in the Waste and Recycling category at this year’s APSE Scotland Striving for Excellence Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Community groups encouraged to submit project proposals for a share of £3m in Community Regeneration Funding</title>
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      <description>Funding opportunity for community groups</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Road Closures - Nairn High Street - Gordon Street and The Brae</title>
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      <description>Update issued 2 June 2026 at 16:20</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Northern Meeting Park stories in focus at upcoming interpretation launch</title>
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      <description>A new set of interpretive panels focusing on the historic Northern Meeting Park in Inverness will be formally unveiled in the Park on Friday afternoon (5 June 2026).</description>
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