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Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

02 April 2024

He was backed by Struan Mackie who accuses the council of ‘creating a culture of fear and intimidation.’


Marine Fund Scotland 2024-25 launches

Marine Fund Scotland 2024-25 launches

Marine Fund Scotland 2024-25 launches

31 March 2024

Applications have opened for the fourth year of the Marine Fund Scotland.


Highland Green MSP seeks update on landmark tenants' rights law

Highland Green MSP seeks update on landmark tenants' rights law

Highland Green MSP seeks update on landmark tenants' rights law

31 March 2024

Ariane Burgess, Green MSP for the Highlands & Islands, has asked the Scottish Government about implementation of tenant’s rights legislation.


Alex Salmond and Caithness Councillor Karl Rosie launch Alba Party’s bid for Highland support

Alex Salmond and Caithness Councillor Karl Rosie launch Alba Party’s bid for Highland support

Alex Salmond and Caithness Councillor Karl Rosie launch Alba Party’s bid for Highland support

26 March 2024

Mr Salmond told those gathered that he would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister.


Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

25 March 2024

MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’


Edward Mountain: Eco standards for Highland homes could hit us all in the pocket

Edward Mountain: Eco standards for Highland homes could hit us all in the pocket

Edward Mountain: Eco standards for Highland homes could hit us all in the pocket

25 March 2024

Many Highland homes would struggle to meet new energy efficiency standards.


New legislation 'to change how land is owned and managed' in rural Scotland

New legislation 'to change how land is owned and managed' in rural Scotland

New legislation 'to change how land is owned and managed' in rural Scotland

23 March 2024

The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament last week.


ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'


Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.


Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

20 March 2024

Highland Councillor Karl Rosie is to draft what Alex Salmond says is a 'call to arms' as they highlight significant regional issues.


MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

20 March 2024

The announcement that the Scottish Government is to continue its support for the Wick-Aberdeen air service for another year, was very welcome.


Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie will join him as the Alba Party plans a ‘Highland Manifesto’ amid allegations the SNP are 'asleep at the wheel.'


Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

19 March 2024

Two Caithness councillors have been told that the Scottish Government is "committed to building a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural economy".


Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

19 March 2024

There had been worries about the future of the Screen Machine as it suffered technical issues.


Scotland gets new laws to tackle hate crime

Scotland gets new laws to tackle hate crime

Scotland gets new laws to tackle hate crime

17 March 2024

Greater protections for victims and communities against hate crimes are set to come into force next month.


Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.


TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

14 March 2024

A deal on free-to-air live TV coverage of two Scotland friendly matches ahead of Euro 2024 has been hailed as "a big win" by local MP Jamie Stone.


Waiting lists for patients in the Highlands are 'shameful', says Rhoda Grant

Waiting lists for patients in the Highlands are 'shameful', says Rhoda Grant

Waiting lists for patients in the Highlands are 'shameful', says Rhoda Grant

14 March 2024

Labour MSP accuses Scottish Government of "destroying the NHS"


Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

11 March 2024

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


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