Politics

PRESSURES that have led to operation cancellations at Raigmore "highlight again why the Highlands needs a new hospital", says an MSP.

Ariane Burgess says the proposal will free up more homes for "those who really need them"

MSP Rhoda Grant has said that "the song encapsulates the fury that is felt by rural communities."

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has praised the Scottish Government for backing down on plans to ban alcohol advertising.

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed today's news from the Scottish Government, but environmental campaign groups say it comes as a 'blow'.

Scottish Labour claims rural communities have been neglected by the Scottish Government after releasing figures that show a steep rise in poverty.

Celtic band Skipinnish have released The Clearances Again in response to the Scottish Governments HPMA plans.

Humza Yousaf urged to make a 'personal intervention' to ensure the vital funding is provided

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Rhoda Grant's pledge came at a reception marking the anniversary of a report warning that MND patients are waiting too long for accessible housing.

Ariane Burgess says opportunities will come from tackling "the greatest challenge of our time".

Scotland's new first minister Humza Yousaf has been urged to take swift action to sort out the deteriorating roads and pavements in Caithness.

None of the top jobs even mention housing, transport or local government

Care home closures and chronic staff shortages are leaving hundreds of Highland patients without appropriate care.

In a recent conversation about the north coast of Scotland, I was reminded that there were once people settled in all the straths.

When Kate Forbes declared her intention to stand in the SNP leadership contest on February 20, many felt she was already the candidate to beat.

A Thurso Highland councillor is putting his weight behind the town's involvement in the operation of the controversial deposit return scheme.

It's an issue in Caithness where many feel distant from the decision-making centre.