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Budget leader 'at a loss' over Caithness councillor's money-saving claims

10 March 2020
Budget leader 'at a loss' over Caithness councillor's money-saving claims

Budget leader 'at a loss' over Caithness councillor's money-saving claims

10 March 2020

Senior Highland councillor Alister Mackinnon has responded to claims the local authority walked away from as much as £1.2 million in savings.


Caithness woman fears her home could fall into the sea

06 March 2020
Caithness woman fears her home could fall into the sea

Caithness woman fears her home could fall into the sea

06 March 2020

A woman's home perched on a headland at Thurso Bay is within five metres of falling into the sea due to coastal erosion and localised flooding.


'Incredibly talented' Kate Forbes becomes Scotland's finance secretary

17 February 2020
'Incredibly talented' Kate Forbes becomes Scotland's finance secretary

'Incredibly talented' Kate Forbes becomes Scotland's finance secretary

17 February 2020

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has been appointed finance secretary after what was acknowledged as a stellar performance delivering the Scottish budget.


Highland MSP hits out at Greens for seeking end to A9 and A96 dualling

12 February 2020
Highland MSP hits out at Greens for seeking end to A9 and A96 dualling

Highland MSP hits out at Greens for seeking end to A9 and A96 dualling

12 February 2020

Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has warned SNP ministers not to give in to pressure by the Greens to scrap the dualling of the A9 and the A96.


Far north MP hits out at SNP over EVEL 'stunt'

05 February 2020
Far north MP hits out at SNP over EVEL 'stunt'

Far north MP hits out at SNP over EVEL 'stunt'

05 February 2020

MP Jamie Stone dismisses demonstration in Westminster over English votes for English laws convention


Audit Scotland report critical of Highland Council performance

23 January 2020
Audit Scotland report critical of Highland Council performance

Audit Scotland report critical of Highland Council performance

23 January 2020

A damning report by Audit Scotland has severely criticised Highland Council for its performance and sustainability, outlining a range of issues.


Jamie Stone holds Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat but says Lib Dems need to rebuild

13 December 2019
Jamie Stone holds Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat but says Lib Dems need to rebuild

Jamie Stone holds Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat but says Lib Dems need to rebuild

13 December 2019

Jamie Stone of the Liberal Democrats beat off the SNP's Karl Rosie by just 204 votes – but admitted that it had been a “terrible night” for his party.


General Election: hold for Liberal Democrats in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

13 December 2019
General Election: hold for Liberal Democrats in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

General Election: hold for Liberal Democrats in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

13 December 2019

Jamie Strone wins by just 204 votes to keep his seat in Westminster


Polls close and the count gets underway in the 2019 General Election

12 December 2019
Polls close and the count gets underway in the 2019 General Election

Polls close and the count gets underway in the 2019 General Election

12 December 2019

The results for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross are expected around 3.30am


Polls open for UK general election

12 December 2019
Polls open for UK general election

Polls open for UK general election

12 December 2019

Highlanders told that their 'vote matters' in the crunch election


Parties gearing up for first December election since 1923

31 October 2019
Parties gearing up for first December election since 1923

Parties gearing up for first December election since 1923

31 October 2019

The House of Commons has reached a decision to have the UK’s third general election in four years on December 12, the first in that month since 1923.


World's first tidal-powered data centre could be set up in Caithness

11 September 2019
World's first tidal-powered data centre could be set up in Caithness

World's first tidal-powered data centre could be set up in Caithness

11 September 2019

The first tidal-powered data centre in the world could be set up in Caithness in the next five years


Opportunity for 'huge' tourist growth highlighted

03 July 2019
Opportunity for 'huge' tourist growth highlighted

Opportunity for 'huge' tourist growth highlighted

03 July 2019

'Could our railways could become the next North Coast 500?' asks councillor in Highland transport debate.


'Fresh start' as funding package is agreed for Caithness Horizons

30 May 2019
'Fresh start' as funding package is agreed for Caithness Horizons

'Fresh start' as funding package is agreed for Caithness Horizons

30 May 2019

A lifeline funding package of over £400,000 to help Caithness Horizons reopen has been agreed by Highland Council.


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