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Highland rail routes set for 'significant disruption' due to Network Rail safety works

13 January 2024
Highland rail routes set for 'significant disruption' due to Network Rail safety works

Highland rail routes set for 'significant disruption' due to Network Rail safety works

13 January 2024

The works are due to start at the end of the month and last for three days.


Highland Council refuses to declare an 'emergency' over 67 schools rated 'poor'

12 January 2024
Highland Council refuses to declare an 'emergency' over 67 schools rated 'poor'

Highland Council refuses to declare an 'emergency' over 67 schools rated 'poor'

12 January 2024

Councillor Helen Crawford called for a 'school estate emergency' declaration to tackle the issue but SNP-Independent councillors voted it down.


Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

10 January 2024
Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

10 January 2024

The north has the worst school buildings in Scotland but the council delayed the debate by more than three weeks.


ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

09 January 2024
ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

09 January 2024

She says 'Eco-anxiety, the distress caused by these emergencies, is increasingly recognised,' asking 'how can we cope with these feelings?'


Caithness maternity care questions still not answered

09 January 2024
Caithness maternity care questions still not answered

Caithness maternity care questions still not answered

09 January 2024

Answers are still needed to address maternity care in Caithness despite the latest move forward to enhance services at the region’s main hospital.


Drugs turf war behind rise in violence in Highlands, says top police officer

29 December 2023
Drugs turf war behind rise in violence in Highlands, says top police officer

Drugs turf war behind rise in violence in Highlands, says top police officer

29 December 2023

Violence in recent months has been sparked by “an internal power struggle between drug dealers” in the north, according to a leading police officer.


BREAKING: New A9 dualling deadline is 2035, says Scottish Government

20 December 2023
BREAKING: New A9 dualling deadline is 2035, says Scottish Government

BREAKING: New A9 dualling deadline is 2035, says Scottish Government

20 December 2023

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan is currently delivering a statement on the renewed programme.


The Scottish budget and the spending plans for the Highlands

20 December 2023
The Scottish budget and the spending plans for the Highlands

The Scottish budget and the spending plans for the Highlands

20 December 2023

Finance secretary Shona Robison promised a budget that would ‘reaffirm Scotland’s social contract.’


Scottish Budget confirms funding for Tomatin-Moy dualling section to start next year

19 December 2023
Scottish Budget confirms funding for Tomatin-Moy dualling section to start next year

Scottish Budget confirms funding for Tomatin-Moy dualling section to start next year

19 December 2023

Kate Forbes hails ‘good news’ as finance secretary Shona Robison says Highland economy 'needs' the A9 dualling.


BREAKING: A9 Dualling programme update is set for tomorrow

19 December 2023
BREAKING: A9 Dualling programme update is set for tomorrow

BREAKING: A9 Dualling programme update is set for tomorrow

19 December 2023

The cabinet secretary for transport Mairi McAllan is expected to deliver the ministerial statement to Holyrood.


BREAKING: A9 Dualling programme update is set for tomorrow

19 December 2023
BREAKING: A9 Dualling programme update is set for tomorrow

BREAKING: A9 Dualling programme update is set for tomorrow

19 December 2023

The cabinet secretary for transport Mairi McAllan is expected to deliver the ministerial statement to Holyrood.


The A9 dualling is a question of 'trust' for the Scottish Government

18 December 2023
The A9 dualling is a question of 'trust' for the Scottish Government

The A9 dualling is a question of 'trust' for the Scottish Government

18 December 2023

Civil servants warned the transport secretary in 2018 that '2025 deadline would not be met' if it was privately financed.


Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

14 December 2023
Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

14 December 2023

Scottish Government figures show Highland Council has the worst school estate and curriculum for excellence performance in Scotland.


EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

12 December 2023
EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

12 December 2023

She says 'unfortunately, the UK government’s autumn statement delivered a worst-case scenario for Scotland.'


NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023
NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.


Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

08 December 2023
Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

08 December 2023

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'


ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'


SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

03 December 2023
SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

03 December 2023

The parties separately underlined how Scotland was energy rich but fuel poor and demand action from the UK government


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

29 November 2023
JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

29 November 2023

He says 'the promised autumn update on a new timescale has been missed – as if we’re not already used enough to missed SNP A9 deadlines.'


RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

23 November 2023
RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

23 November 2023

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'


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