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SSEN announcement on power line between Spittal and Beauly welcomed by north MSP

SSEN announcement on power line between Spittal and Beauly welcomed by north MSP

SSEN announcement on power line between Spittal and Beauly welcomed by north MSP

20 May 2023

Ariane Burgess is pleased by the company proposal


Jamie Stone urges NHS Highland to 'go further and faster' on diabetes tech

Jamie Stone urges NHS Highland to 'go further and faster' on diabetes tech

Jamie Stone urges NHS Highland to 'go further and faster' on diabetes tech

18 May 2023

The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross has written to NHS Highland asking about funding for hybrid closed loop systems.


Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability


Hundreds sign petition for new hospital at Raigmore, says Edward Mountain

Hundreds sign petition for new hospital at Raigmore, says Edward Mountain

Hundreds sign petition for new hospital at Raigmore, says Edward Mountain

17 May 2023

Over 200 signatures gathered in 48 hours, according to north MSP


Call by north MSP for Scottish Government to re-think its plans on Highly Protected Marine Areas

Call by north MSP for Scottish Government to re-think its plans on Highly Protected Marine Areas

Call by north MSP for Scottish Government to re-think its plans on Highly Protected Marine Areas

17 May 2023

Rhoda Grant says proposals would have devastating impact on rural communities


Police 'overstretched' to deal with 'racetrack' North Coast 500 drivers, claims MP

Police 'overstretched' to deal with 'racetrack' North Coast 500 drivers, claims MP

Police 'overstretched' to deal with 'racetrack' North Coast 500 drivers, claims MP

17 May 2023

Overstretched officers are unable to "adequately" police dangerous speeding on the North Coast 500, a worried local MP fears.


MAREE TODD: Sutherland Space Port set to bring huge boost to north economy

MAREE TODD: Sutherland Space Port set to bring huge boost to north economy

MAREE TODD: Sutherland Space Port set to bring huge boost to north economy

17 May 2023

I was delighted to see the pictures from the ceremony marking the first breaking of the ground at the site for the Sutherland Space Port.


The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

16 May 2023

The figures from January shed light on adult social care in the Highlands as it teeters on the brink of collapse.


Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

15 May 2023

A 41 per cent social worker vacancy rate is affecting the team responsible 'for care and protection' of children.


Humza Yousaf rebuffs calls for a replacement to Raigmore Hospital for the Highlands

Humza Yousaf rebuffs calls for a replacement to Raigmore Hospital for the Highlands

Humza Yousaf rebuffs calls for a replacement to Raigmore Hospital for the Highlands

15 May 2023

MSP Edward Mountain is campaigning for a new hospital but the First Minister says 'we’re not looking at replacing Raigmore right now'


'Icelandic model' trialled at Caithness and Sutherland schools aims to support young people

'Icelandic model' trialled at Caithness and Sutherland schools aims to support young people

'Icelandic model' trialled at Caithness and Sutherland schools aims to support young people

11 May 2023

A scheme which is being piloted at secondary schools across Caithness and Sutherland is set to be widened after a £1.5 million investment.


Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

10 May 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says the Sutherland Spaceport will bring "new potential" to the area after attending the groundbreaking ceremony last week.


Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023

It comes as councillors fear the cost of hiring facilities in the north are 'threatening the very existence' of voluntary organisations.


Stone joins Lib Dem no-confidence calls for general election

Stone joins Lib Dem no-confidence calls for general election

Stone joins Lib Dem no-confidence calls for general election

09 May 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone has called for a general election after the Conservatives' vote in the local elections in England collapsed.


Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023

A number of sports programmes have already moved but others may have to fold


Warm welcome for extra £1.8 million for crumbling Caithness roads

Warm welcome for extra £1.8 million for crumbling Caithness roads

Warm welcome for extra £1.8 million for crumbling Caithness roads

05 May 2023

The cash comes from new strategic allocation to tackle the worst routes in the region


JAMIE STONE: There was one other time I crossed paths with the King...

JAMIE STONE: There was one other time I crossed paths with the King...

JAMIE STONE: There was one other time I crossed paths with the King...

04 May 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone on his memories of King Charles III


RHODA GRANT: Rural areas like Caithness need better support to thrive

RHODA GRANT: Rural areas like Caithness need better support to thrive

RHODA GRANT: Rural areas like Caithness need better support to thrive

03 May 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Electric timber wagons to be trialled on Highland roads

Electric timber wagons to be trialled on Highland roads

Electric timber wagons to be trialled on Highland roads

03 May 2023

Electric timber lorries will be used in the Highlands as part of a trial scheme which has been awarded £452,000.


Roads campaigner says there is 'little doubt' Caithness would be the worst area for road condition

Roads campaigner says there is 'little doubt' Caithness would be the worst area for road condition

Roads campaigner says there is 'little doubt' Caithness would be the worst area for road condition

03 May 2023

Caithness Roads Recovery's Iain Gregory says 'I have little doubt that we would have been at the very bottom of the list across Scotland'


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