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Conservatives fear SNP-Independent council coalition will put Sturgeon 'in the driving seat'

17 May 2022
Conservatives fear SNP-Independent council coalition will put Sturgeon 'in the driving seat'

Conservatives fear SNP-Independent council coalition will put Sturgeon 'in the driving seat'

17 May 2022

But SNP leader accuses the Tories of not putting Highlanders first


SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

17 May 2022
SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

17 May 2022

SNP boss and Caithness Raymond Bremner is tipped to be the next council leader


Breaking: The SNP and Independent groups to lead Highland Council

16 May 2022
Breaking: The SNP and Independent groups to lead Highland Council

Breaking: The SNP and Independent groups to lead Highland Council

16 May 2022

An official announcement on the political administration is expected tomorrow


MSP in plea to Chancellor as energy price crisis hits home

13 May 2022
MSP in plea to Chancellor as energy price crisis hits home

MSP in plea to Chancellor as energy price crisis hits home

13 May 2022

The plight of elderly constituents in the far north who are “scared” to turn on their heating has prompted MSP Maree Todd to call for action.


Bid to form new council as talks continue

12 May 2022
Bid to form new council as talks continue

Bid to form new council as talks continue

12 May 2022

Horse-trading is under way as top councillors bid to thrash out a deal to form the new political administration of Highland Council.


Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

06 May 2022
Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

06 May 2022

The Liberal Democrats and Greens make big gains, the Conservatives hold and Independent fall by seven


Highland Council Election: Thurso and Northwest Caithness declares

06 May 2022
Highland Council Election: Thurso and Northwest Caithness declares

Highland Council Election: Thurso and Northwest Caithness declares

06 May 2022

Conservative, Independent, Liberal Democrat, and SNP councillors elected


Highland Council Election: Wick and East Caithness declares

06 May 2022
Highland Council Election: Wick and East Caithness declares

Highland Council Election: Wick and East Caithness declares

06 May 2022

High risk gamble pays off for Tory while there was a LibDem surge


Watch: First two wards declared in election for Highland Council

06 May 2022
Watch: First two wards declared in election for Highland Council

Watch: First two wards declared in election for Highland Council

06 May 2022

Lib Dems, Labour, the SNP and Greens have taken seats.


Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

05 May 2022
Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

05 May 2022

Caithness residents can find the nearest polling station using this interactive map


Watch: How to vote in today's Highland Council election

05 May 2022
Watch: How to vote in today's Highland Council election

Watch: How to vote in today's Highland Council election

05 May 2022

And why X no longer marks the spot


Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022
Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022

A day before the vote here are their plans for the next five years


First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that's reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

28 April 2022
First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that's reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that's reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

28 April 2022

Far north MP Jamie Stone slams Scottish Government promises for falling 'woefully short'


Firm loses appeal against refusal of permission for wind farm

27 April 2022
Firm loses appeal against refusal of permission for wind farm

Firm loses appeal against refusal of permission for wind farm

27 April 2022

London-based Energiekontor wanted to build six turbines near Dunbeath but its application was rejected by Highland Council last June.


Watch: How to complete your postal ballot for Highland Council election

19 April 2022
Watch: How to complete your postal ballot for Highland Council election

Watch: How to complete your postal ballot for Highland Council election

19 April 2022

Postal voters are being reminded to read the instructions carefully when completing their pack to ensure their vote counts.


Scottish Government 'only barrier' to new nuclear sites in Scotland

13 April 2022
Scottish Government 'only barrier' to new nuclear sites in Scotland

Scottish Government 'only barrier' to new nuclear sites in Scotland

13 April 2022

Caithness could host a new nuclear development – if the Scottish Government lifts its objection to the industry, according to the UK government.


Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign over 'detestable' parties

12 April 2022
Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign over 'detestable' parties

Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign over 'detestable' parties

12 April 2022

Jamie Stone said: 'It is time to cut the head from this rotting fish'


Allan Gunn appointed to top role at Highland Council leading the Communities and Place brief

05 April 2022
Allan Gunn appointed to top role at Highland Council leading the Communities and Place brief

Allan Gunn appointed to top role at Highland Council leading the Communities and Place brief

05 April 2022

Highland Council has appointed Allan Gunn as the executive chief officer (ECO) for Communities and Place.


Watch: Scottish Government 'seriously expects' pregnant women to travel 100 miles in this snow?

05 April 2022
Watch: Scottish Government 'seriously expects' pregnant women to travel 100 miles in this snow?

Watch: Scottish Government 'seriously expects' pregnant women to travel 100 miles in this snow?

05 April 2022

MP Jamie Stone berates the SNP for failing to deliver Caithness maternity care


Thurso and Halkirk need leisure centre investment

01 April 2022
Thurso and Halkirk need leisure centre investment

Thurso and Halkirk need leisure centre investment

01 April 2022

New leisure facilities in Thurso and Halkirk are among a raft of investments needed in Caithness, according to Highland Council.


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