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Nuclear reactors could be built in Highlands after freeport green light

20 January 2023
Nuclear reactors could be built in Highlands after freeport green light

Nuclear reactors could be built in Highlands after freeport green light

20 January 2023

Small modular reactors could be constructed on the Cromarty Firth as part of the new green freeport deal


Breaking: Highland Council appoints an interim chief executive amid budget struggle

20 January 2023
Breaking: Highland Council appoints an interim chief executive amid budget struggle

Breaking: Highland Council appoints an interim chief executive amid budget struggle

20 January 2023

Kate Lackie will take over from the departing Donna Manson in February


Does this look ‘desolate’ or ‘sterile’ to you?

17 January 2023
Does this look ‘desolate’ or ‘sterile’ to you?

Does this look ‘desolate’ or ‘sterile’ to you?

17 January 2023

Central Belt Greens MSP sparks anger over ‘ruined’ landscapes comments


Highland MPs lash out at Westminster bid to block Gender Recognition Act

17 January 2023
Highland MPs lash out at Westminster bid to block Gender Recognition Act

Highland MPs lash out at Westminster bid to block Gender Recognition Act

17 January 2023

Jamie Stone says 'any Conservative that calls themself a Unionist should be hanging their head in shame'


Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says freeport is as much about 'pride' as jobs and the economy

13 January 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says freeport is as much about 'pride' as jobs and the economy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says freeport is as much about 'pride' as jobs and the economy

13 January 2023

He says 'we don’t want our young people to have to leave home to fulfil all their dreams and ambitions'


MSP joins calls for Scottish Government to consider nuclear power as part of energy mix

13 January 2023
MSP joins calls for Scottish Government to consider nuclear power as part of energy mix

MSP joins calls for Scottish Government to consider nuclear power as part of energy mix

13 January 2023

Highlands MSP Edward Mountain has challenged the Scottish Government to embrace new nuclear technologies to enhance Scotland’s energy security.


Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Highlands

13 January 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Highlands

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Highlands

13 January 2023

He is widely expected to announce that the Opportunity Cromarty Firth consortium has won a bid for green freeport status.


Successful bid for green freeport at Cromarty Firth set to be confirmed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

12 January 2023
Successful bid for green freeport at Cromarty Firth set to be confirmed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Successful bid for green freeport at Cromarty Firth set to be confirmed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

12 January 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone has welcomed news that the Highlands is expected to be selected for one of two so-called green freeports in Scotland.


Highlands chosen as one of two green free ports, according to reports

11 January 2023
Highlands chosen as one of two green free ports, according to reports

Highlands chosen as one of two green free ports, according to reports

11 January 2023

MP Jamie Stone welcomes news, which is due to be announced officially on Friday


Highland MSP calls on the Scottish Government to come clean over A9 dualling

05 January 2023
Highland MSP calls on the Scottish Government to come clean over A9 dualling

Highland MSP calls on the Scottish Government to come clean over A9 dualling

05 January 2023

Jamie Halcro Johnston says “it’s years off schedule. If it will ever be completed'


Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

04 January 2023
Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

04 January 2023

MSP Rhoda Grant says 'it’s time for Humza Yousaf to face the music'


Calls for harsher fly tipping penalties as stats show 704 incidents in three years led to just 28 fines – and no convictions

29 December 2022
Calls for harsher fly tipping penalties as stats show 704 incidents in three years led to just 28 fines – and no convictions

Calls for harsher fly tipping penalties as stats show 704 incidents in three years led to just 28 fines – and no convictions

29 December 2022

Willie Rennie says repeat offenders must 'especially feel the full force of the law'


ScotRail paid almost £800 for taxi to take passengers from Wick to Inverness

29 December 2022
ScotRail paid almost £800 for taxi to take passengers from Wick to Inverness

ScotRail paid almost £800 for taxi to take passengers from Wick to Inverness

29 December 2022

The rail firm was forced to shell out after passengers were left stranded when services were cancelled.


Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

28 December 2022
Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

28 December 2022

A Caithness councillor has warned there is "a narrow window of opportunity" for a new nuclear development in the far north.


Child and adolescent mental health waiting times more than doubled in the Highlands since 2019

26 December 2022
Child and adolescent mental health waiting times more than doubled in the Highlands since 2019

Child and adolescent mental health waiting times more than doubled in the Highlands since 2019

26 December 2022

Alex Cole-Hamilton said: 'Children and young people are facing devastatingly long waits for mental health treatment'


Scottish Government broadband scheme fails to connect almost 94 per cent of Highland properties

25 December 2022
Scottish Government broadband scheme fails to connect almost 94 per cent of Highland properties

Scottish Government broadband scheme fails to connect almost 94 per cent of Highland properties

25 December 2022

Edward Mountain says 'the R100 scheme won’t be finished until at least the spring of 2028 – seven years later than promised'


First Minister's Christmas Message calls on people to show 'compassion and companionship'

24 December 2022
First Minister's Christmas Message calls on people to show 'compassion and companionship'

First Minister's Christmas Message calls on people to show 'compassion and companionship'

24 December 2022

Ms Sturgeon says 'this Christmas, it’s important for all of us to also think about how we can help others'


Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

14 December 2022
Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

14 December 2022

The row centred on information surrounding the closure of Avonlea children’s home in Wick.


Enthusiastic welcome for wellbeing hub despite 'bizarre' objection

09 December 2022
Enthusiastic welcome for wellbeing hub despite 'bizarre' objection

Enthusiastic welcome for wellbeing hub despite 'bizarre' objection

09 December 2022

News that a £1 million health and wellbeing hub in Dunbeath can go ahead after getting planning permission sparked joy from those behind the move.


Highland Council aims to cut 500 jobs next year to save £15 million

08 December 2022
Highland Council aims to cut 500 jobs next year to save £15 million

Highland Council aims to cut 500 jobs next year to save £15 million

08 December 2022

A dire report warns 'services in their current format cannot be sustained'


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