Politics

A HIGHLAND MP has issued an urgent plea in Westminster for action to safeguard the roles of more than 100 trainee journalists.

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Highland MSP says Holyrood is too procedural and wastes time on the 'four minute read speech with no interventions'

A Highland Green MSP has claimed that one of the party’s key commitments in the deal with the SNP shows it is making a positive impact.

Derek Brown aims to make a difference to outcomes in the region.

Nominations have opened for people wishing to seek election to their local community council.

Owner of The Gatehouse near Thurso Maree McLeod says 'the process of applying for a short-term let with Highland Council was made easy.'

Highlands and Islands Green MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed the support for groups that are working to create new affordable homes for locals.

But the Levelling Up secretary is worried that not dualling the A9 may limit the 'full economic and social benefits.'

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.

A North Tory MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure the Highlands receive adequate drug support and rehab facilities.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

A Highland MSP says there is "simply no excuse" for using snares to trap wildlife in the 21st century.

A complete ban on snare traps is being proposed as part of a Scottish Government consultation on wildlife management.

CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Jamie Stone is preparing to set off on a tour of his Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency over the next couple of weeks.

A HIGHLAND conservative MSP has announced the launch of a summit to focus on the provision of healthcare in the region next month.

The Liberal Democrat MP says Scottish Government's broken promises are "breathtaking"

NHS Highland’s annual review is set to take place at the end of next month – with the public invited to join in.