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Vandalism of political signs in the Highlands sparks cross-party criticism and frustration

20 April 2021
Vandalism of political signs in the Highlands sparks cross-party criticism and frustration

Vandalism of political signs in the Highlands sparks cross-party criticism and frustration

20 April 2021

Both the Conservatives and the SNP have fallen victim to the practice and have spoken out


Nicola Sturgeon confirms shops, hospitality and leisure centres to reopen from Monday, along with freedom to travel across Britain

20 April 2021
Nicola Sturgeon confirms shops, hospitality and leisure centres to reopen from Monday, along with freedom to travel across Britain

Nicola Sturgeon confirms shops, hospitality and leisure centres to reopen from Monday, along with freedom to travel across Britain

20 April 2021

The reopening of hospitality and non-essential shops will go ahead this Monday as planned, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.


Election 2021: SNP candidate Maree Todd closes out our series of reports asking Holyrood hopefuls how they would deal with some key issues

17 April 2021
Election 2021: SNP candidate Maree Todd closes out our series of reports asking Holyrood hopefuls how they would deal with some key issues

Election 2021: SNP candidate Maree Todd closes out our series of reports asking Holyrood hopefuls how they would deal with some key issues

17 April 2021

Today she tells us how she would go about dealing with the problems of depopulation and housing shortages in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross


Election 2021: The penultimate part of our series asking what the candidates in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross would do about depopulation and housing shortages

16 April 2021
Election 2021: The penultimate part of our series asking what the candidates in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross would do about depopulation and housing shortages

Election 2021: The penultimate part of our series asking what the candidates in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross would do about depopulation and housing shortages

16 April 2021

This time it is the turn of Molly Nolan who is aiming to win the seat for the Liberal Democrats


Liberal Democrats pledge to work with banks to help rural and remote communities retain lifeline services

16 April 2021
Liberal Democrats pledge to work with banks to help rural and remote communities retain lifeline services

Liberal Democrats pledge to work with banks to help rural and remote communities retain lifeline services

16 April 2021

The Liberal Democrats have proposed a radical plan aimed at securing lifeline services such as banks, post offices and pubs.


Election 2021: Part four on what the candidates would do about housing and depopulation

15 April 2021
Election 2021: Part four on what the candidates would do about housing and depopulation

Election 2021: Part four on what the candidates would do about housing and depopulation

15 April 2021

This time the Freedom Alliance's Tina McCaffery deal with how to tackle too few available homes and people leaving the north


Election 2021: Part three of our series asking candidates how they would deal with major issues for the north

14 April 2021
Election 2021: Part three of our series asking candidates how they would deal with major issues for the north

Election 2021: Part three of our series asking candidates how they would deal with major issues for the north

14 April 2021

Conservative candidate Struan Mackie says that the many areas need homes refitted not built to deal with housing shortages


Election 2021: Part two of the series asking the candidates the key questions facing the Highlands

13 April 2021
Election 2021: Part two of the series asking the candidates the key questions facing the Highlands

Election 2021: Part two of the series asking the candidates the key questions facing the Highlands

13 April 2021

Labour's Marion Donaldson says how she would tackle housing and depopulation in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross


Deadline to register to vote for Scottish parliamentary elections drawing close

13 April 2021
Deadline to register to vote for Scottish parliamentary elections drawing close

Deadline to register to vote for Scottish parliamentary elections drawing close

13 April 2021

People have until Monday to register to vote so they can take part in Scotland’s May parliamentary elections.


Election 2021: What are the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates going to do about the housing shortage and depopulation

12 April 2021
Election 2021: What are the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates going to do about the housing shortage and depopulation

Election 2021: What are the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidates going to do about the housing shortage and depopulation

12 April 2021

Read the first part of our series to find out how Libertarian Party candidate Harry Christian would tackle the problem


The death of Prince Philip sees Highland Council lower its flags to half-mast

09 April 2021
The death of Prince Philip sees Highland Council lower its flags to half-mast

The death of Prince Philip sees Highland Council lower its flags to half-mast

09 April 2021

The Highlands 'join the nation in mourning', according to council convener Bill Lobban.


Election campaigning suspended 'out of respect' after the death of Prince Philip

09 April 2021
Election campaigning suspended 'out of respect' after the death of Prince Philip

Election campaigning suspended 'out of respect' after the death of Prince Philip

09 April 2021

Election campaigning in Scotland has been suspended following the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.


Election 2021: A guide to voting and candidates in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

08 April 2021
Election 2021: A guide to voting and candidates in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

Election 2021: A guide to voting and candidates in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

08 April 2021

How to register, vote and which candidates and parties are standing along with a video guide in BSL


Huge rise in children waiting more than a year for mental health services in the Highlands

26 March 2021
Huge rise in children waiting more than a year for mental health services in the Highlands

Huge rise in children waiting more than a year for mental health services in the Highlands

26 March 2021

New figures show an increase of more than 2200 per cent over the last five years in the number of young people waiting over a year for help.


Highland Council unanimously backs Dounreay fusion reactor bid

25 March 2021
Highland Council unanimously backs Dounreay fusion reactor bid

Highland Council unanimously backs Dounreay fusion reactor bid

25 March 2021

Council leader Margaret Davidson says it is an 'opportunity that could bring with it hope'


NHS Highland pledges to respond after being branded 'centralist and dictatorial'

25 March 2021
NHS Highland pledges to respond after being branded 'centralist and dictatorial'

NHS Highland pledges to respond after being branded 'centralist and dictatorial'

25 March 2021

NHS Highland has vowed to further improve in the face of two independent reports that have delved into the issue of bullying within the organisation.


Plea for laws to protect and enhance rural areas

24 March 2021
Plea for laws to protect and enhance rural areas

Plea for laws to protect and enhance rural areas

24 March 2021

Lib Dem candidate Molly Nolan has called on all her fellow candidates to back legislation that would give extra support to rural communities.


Backing for campaign as rural workers stage online protest calling for more involvement in rural policy making

19 March 2021
Backing for campaign as rural workers stage online protest calling for more involvement in rural policy making

Backing for campaign as rural workers stage online protest calling for more involvement in rural policy making

19 March 2021

Highland MSPs have thrown their weight behind an online protest staged by rural workers who claim the Scottish Government has sidelined them.


Highland officially opens nominations for candidates in 2021 Holyrood election

15 March 2021
Highland officially opens nominations for candidates in 2021 Holyrood election

Highland officially opens nominations for candidates in 2021 Holyrood election

15 March 2021

Official notice has been issued for nominations for Highland seats in the May Scottish parliamentary elections.


Highland Council releases almost £500,000 to tackle climate change

12 March 2021
Highland Council releases almost £500,000 to tackle climate change

Highland Council releases almost £500,000 to tackle climate change

12 March 2021

The cash will go on new posts to help the local authority go carbon neutral by 2025


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