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Thurso ‘masterplan’ to be completed this year as Highland Council unveils ambitious transformation bid

21 June 2024
Thurso ‘masterplan’ to be completed this year as Highland Council unveils ambitious transformation bid

Thurso ‘masterplan’ to be completed this year as Highland Council unveils ambitious transformation bid

21 June 2024

Thurso is at the heart of ambitious proposals unveiled by Highland Council aimed at boosting investment in roads, schools, housing and other services.


Highland Council declares a ‘housing challenge’ as it needs 24,000 homes in a decade costing up to £2.8 billion

20 June 2024
Highland Council declares a ‘housing challenge’ as it needs 24,000 homes in a decade costing up to £2.8 billion

Highland Council declares a ‘housing challenge’ as it needs 24,000 homes in a decade costing up to £2.8 billion

20 June 2024

The local authority issues a paper looking at how renewable companies could help deliver the new homes.


Transport Scotland figures show A9 single carriageways twice as deadly as dual carriageways

17 June 2024
Transport Scotland figures show A9 single carriageways twice as deadly as dual carriageways

Transport Scotland figures show A9 single carriageways twice as deadly as dual carriageways

17 June 2024

There were 199 injuries and 15 deaths on single carriageways while on dual carriageways that fell to 114 injuries and seven deaths.


Polls paint a mixed picture for Highland seats – can we trust them?

14 June 2024
Polls paint a mixed picture for Highland seats – can we trust them?

Polls paint a mixed picture for Highland seats – can we trust them?

14 June 2024

They are currently predicting wins for Liberal Democrats and the SNP


Highland Council ‘marks a major milestone’ as it endorses Green Freeport final business case

12 June 2024
Highland Council ‘marks a major milestone’ as it endorses Green Freeport final business case

Highland Council ‘marks a major milestone’ as it endorses Green Freeport final business case

12 June 2024

Freeport chief executive Calum MacPherson says the ‘the public and private sectors coming together for the long-term benefit of the Highlands’.


Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says Douglas Ross is showing ‘his disdain for the Scottish Parliament’

10 June 2024
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says Douglas Ross is showing ‘his disdain for the Scottish Parliament’

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says Douglas Ross is showing ‘his disdain for the Scottish Parliament’

10 June 2024

While her Labour shadow Jackie Baillie said ‘I wish Douglas Ross the best of luck in the future’.


The Conservatives announce their candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross as Dr Fiona Fawcett

05 June 2024
The Conservatives announce their candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross as Dr Fiona Fawcett

The Conservatives announce their candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross as Dr Fiona Fawcett

05 June 2024

It comes just under two weeks after Rishi Sunak campaigned in the constituency and leaves just four week until the general election.


A three year old Highland lad raises more than £1900 for RNLI lifeboats because his Dad serves on one

02 June 2024
A three year old Highland lad raises more than £1900 for RNLI lifeboats because his Dad serves on one

A three year old Highland lad raises more than £1900 for RNLI lifeboats because his Dad serves on one

02 June 2024

Finlay smashed his original £1000 target after walking a mile everyday last month as part of the RNLI Mayday Mile challenge.


WATCH: Alex Salmond says the SNP has failed to make the north a ‘priority’ as he hits the campaign trail

02 June 2024
WATCH: Alex Salmond says the SNP has failed to make the north a ‘priority’ as he hits the campaign trail

WATCH: Alex Salmond says the SNP has failed to make the north a ‘priority’ as he hits the campaign trail

02 June 2024

The former First Minister was staking his party’s claim with Alba’s Highland manifesto targeting housing, jobs, and independence.


Alba set to launch its general election campaign in the north with a Highland manifesto in Easter Ross

31 May 2024
Alba set to launch its general election campaign in the north with a Highland manifesto in Easter Ross

Alba set to launch its general election campaign in the north with a Highland manifesto in Easter Ross

31 May 2024

Alex Salmond alongside Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross candidate Steve Chisholm aim win the party’s first seat at an election win.


Scottish Government set to U-turn on wood burning stoves ban in new build homes

28 May 2024
Scottish Government set to U-turn on wood burning stoves ban in new build homes

Scottish Government set to U-turn on wood burning stoves ban in new build homes

28 May 2024

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she is “delighted that the energy minister has committed to adapting the regulations’.


Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to face a grilling over her role in the A9 dualling failure

27 May 2024
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to face a grilling over her role in the A9 dualling failure

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to face a grilling over her role in the A9 dualling failure

27 May 2024

The timing is uncomfortable for the SNP as it highlights one of its biggest broken promises in the middle of the general election campaign.


WATCH: Kate Forbes says SNP can be trusted despite First Minister backing shamed ex-minister

24 May 2024
WATCH: Kate Forbes says SNP can be trusted despite First Minister backing shamed ex-minister

WATCH: Kate Forbes says SNP can be trusted despite First Minister backing shamed ex-minister

24 May 2024

John Swinney backed Michael Matheson over a 27 day recommended suspension – on the day of the SNP general election campaign launch.


Rishi Sunak questioned over campaigning in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross – where there is currently no Conservative candidate

24 May 2024
Rishi Sunak questioned over campaigning in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross – where there is currently no Conservative candidate

Rishi Sunak questioned over campaigning in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross – where there is currently no Conservative candidate

24 May 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on a visit to the Highlands, has told the SNP that it should concentrate on how they have let school children down.


Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross candidates: ‘We do democracy very well in this country and we will do so again’

22 May 2024
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross candidates: ‘We do democracy very well in this country and we will do so again’

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross candidates: ‘We do democracy very well in this country and we will do so again’

22 May 2024

The Westminster hopefuls say ‘the Tory government has finally laid themselves bare to the powers of democracy.’


Confirmed: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a General Election for July 4

22 May 2024
Confirmed: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a General Election for July 4

Confirmed: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a General Election for July 4

22 May 2024

He says ‘now is the moment for Britain to choose its future’ as opinion polls favour a Labour victory in the next 43 days of campaigning.


General Election 2024: Your new Highland constituencies and who is running to become your MP

22 May 2024
General Election 2024: Your new Highland constituencies and who is running to become your MP

General Election 2024: Your new Highland constituencies and who is running to become your MP

22 May 2024

As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is meeting the cabinet amid mounting talk in Westminster that he is about to call an election.


Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

20 May 2024
Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

20 May 2024

He says ‘I can't think of anything in Britain that has really improved. I can't think of a single thing’ but ‘I'm hopeful of change’.


‘All to play for’ - Jamie Stone pushes Dounreay as the site for Scottish nuclear generation after surprise revelation

17 May 2024
‘All to play for’ - Jamie Stone pushes Dounreay as the site for Scottish nuclear generation after surprise revelation

‘All to play for’ - Jamie Stone pushes Dounreay as the site for Scottish nuclear generation after surprise revelation

17 May 2024

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed that the UK government is planning a nuclear site north of the border.


Could Caithness host new nuclear power station?

17 May 2024
Could Caithness host new nuclear power station?

Could Caithness host new nuclear power station?

17 May 2024

The prospect of a return of nuclear power generation to Caithness has been welcomed with open arms by a far north councillor.


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