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Caithness ward changes 'roundly rejected'

15 June 2021
Caithness ward changes 'roundly rejected'

Caithness ward changes 'roundly rejected'

15 June 2021

A last-ditch effort to stop proposals to change Caithness Highland Council wards appears to have persuaded the Boundary Commission to drop the plans.


Summer of Hope scheme to give priority children a helping hand

22 May 2021
Summer of Hope scheme to give priority children a helping hand

Summer of Hope scheme to give priority children a helping hand

22 May 2021

Efforts are to be made to repair some of the damage the pandemic lockdowns inflicted on children and young people through a programme of activities.


Caithness MSP Maree Todd is moved to a new role in Nicola Sturgeon's biggest cabinet reshuffle for years

20 May 2021
Caithness MSP Maree Todd is moved to a new role in Nicola Sturgeon's biggest cabinet reshuffle for years

Caithness MSP Maree Todd is moved to a new role in Nicola Sturgeon's biggest cabinet reshuffle for years

20 May 2021

Newly elected Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has been appointed as minister for public health, women's health and sport.


Highland Council agrees to appoint new deputy chief executive

19 May 2021
Highland Council agrees to appoint new deputy chief executive

Highland Council agrees to appoint new deputy chief executive

19 May 2021

Recruitment to the new £122,812 post had been delayed amid the fallout from controversial education consultant appointment


Highland MSP Kate Forbes 'delighted' to be retain ministerial role in Scottish Government

19 May 2021
Highland MSP Kate Forbes 'delighted' to be retain ministerial role in Scottish Government

Highland MSP Kate Forbes 'delighted' to be retain ministerial role in Scottish Government

19 May 2021

Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes has said she is "delighted" to be reappointed to the cabinet with an expanded portfolio.


Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by roads inspector

14 May 2021
Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by roads inspector

Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by roads inspector

14 May 2021

A vehicle had to be recovered after hitting a pothole on a Caithness road – while being driven by a Highland roads inspector.


Sturgeon confirms Covid restrictions to ease from Monday

11 May 2021
Sturgeon confirms Covid restrictions to ease from Monday

Sturgeon confirms Covid restrictions to ease from Monday

11 May 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a major lifting of restrictions from level three to level two from Monday.


Breaking News: Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross welcomes 'best ever' Highland result as he will join three other MSPs at Holyrood

08 May 2021
Breaking News: Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross welcomes 'best ever' Highland result as he will join three other MSPs at Holyrood

Breaking News: Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross welcomes 'best ever' Highland result as he will join three other MSPs at Holyrood

08 May 2021

The win came at the expense of Labour which lost one of its two seats from 2016 while the SNP and Greens held at one MSP each


Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

08 May 2021
Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

08 May 2021

But the Conservatives made gains as all eyes now turn to the regional vote


New Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd ready to 'hit the ground running'

07 May 2021
New Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd ready to 'hit the ground running'

New Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd ready to 'hit the ground running'

07 May 2021

Maree Todd has vowed to stand up for people across the north Highlands after winning the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat at Holyrood.


Breaking: Maree Todd wins the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat for the SNP

07 May 2021
Breaking: Maree Todd wins the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat for the SNP

Breaking: Maree Todd wins the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat for the SNP

07 May 2021

She fought off a strong challenge from Liberal Democrat newcomer Molly Nolan


Election 2021: Counting under way as Highland voters await results

07 May 2021
Election 2021: Counting under way as Highland voters await results

Election 2021: Counting under way as Highland voters await results

07 May 2021

The returning officer confirmed that the ballot verification is 'well under way' for the three constituency seats to be declared today


Election 2021: Independent candidate Andy Wightman says that for him 'localism is not just a buzzword'

05 May 2021
Election 2021: Independent candidate Andy Wightman says that for him 'localism is not just a buzzword'

Election 2021: Independent candidate Andy Wightman says that for him 'localism is not just a buzzword'

05 May 2021

The regional list hopeful says it is time 'to rediscover some of the Highland radicalism that existed' and bring the people into politics


Election 2021: How would the far north's Holyrood candidates deal with fuel poverty in the region?

04 May 2021
Election 2021: How would the far north's Holyrood candidates deal with fuel poverty in the region?

Election 2021: How would the far north's Holyrood candidates deal with fuel poverty in the region?

04 May 2021

The final part of our pre-election series examining how the Holyrood hopefuls would tackle the key issues in the Highlands


Election 2021: We ask the far north's Holyrood candidates what they would do about healthcare in the constituency

03 May 2021
Election 2021: We ask the far north's Holyrood candidates what they would do about healthcare in the constituency

Election 2021: We ask the far north's Holyrood candidates what they would do about healthcare in the constituency

03 May 2021

The penultimate part of our ongoing series about the key issues affecting the Highlands in the next parliament


Molly Nolan 'within three points' of SNP's Maree Todd in battle for far north seat

27 April 2021
Molly Nolan 'within three points' of SNP's Maree Todd in battle for far north seat

Molly Nolan 'within three points' of SNP's Maree Todd in battle for far north seat

27 April 2021

Willie Rennie believes that far north candidate Molly Nolan can topple the SNP in the constituency.


Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

27 April 2021
Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

27 April 2021

The former First Minister also talks about making the Highlands a renewables 'powerhouse'


Election 2021: Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates say what they would do about the challenge of transport and travel in the north

23 April 2021
Election 2021: Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates say what they would do about the challenge of transport and travel in the north

Election 2021: Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates say what they would do about the challenge of transport and travel in the north

23 April 2021

MSP hopefuls give us their views on how to deal with potholes, train services and the battle to secure Wick airport


Election 2021: Andy Wightman makes a bold bid to take up a seat representing the Highlands

21 April 2021
Election 2021: Andy Wightman makes a bold bid to take up a seat representing the Highlands

Election 2021: Andy Wightman makes a bold bid to take up a seat representing the Highlands

21 April 2021

The ex-Greens MSP says the country needs less party politics and more power devolved to local areas


Election 2021: Far north Lib Dem candidate is set to go on the BBC's Debate Night show

21 April 2021
Election 2021: Far north Lib Dem candidate is set to go on the BBC's Debate Night show

Election 2021: Far north Lib Dem candidate is set to go on the BBC's Debate Night show

21 April 2021

Molly Nolan says it is a great chance to hear from the public and put the case for the constituency


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