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Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

04 January 2023

MSP Rhoda Grant says 'it’s time for Humza Yousaf to face the music'


Highlands hit by "heartbreaking" levels of serious debt, says poverty campaigner

Highlands hit by "heartbreaking" levels of serious debt, says poverty campaigner

Highlands hit by "heartbreaking" levels of serious debt, says poverty campaigner

03 January 2023

Highland families are facing “heartbreaking” levels of distress over debt as the cost of living crisis savages household budgets.


ARIANE BURGESS: Building in resilience as climate change starts to bite

ARIANE BURGESS: Building in resilience as climate change starts to bite

ARIANE BURGESS: Building in resilience as climate change starts to bite

31 December 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Winter weather is stark reminder of journey worries

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Winter weather is stark reminder of journey worries

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Winter weather is stark reminder of journey worries

31 December 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Calls for harsher fly tipping penalties as stats show 704 incidents in three years led to just 28 fines – and no convictions

Calls for harsher fly tipping penalties as stats show 704 incidents in three years led to just 28 fines – and no convictions

Calls for harsher fly tipping penalties as stats show 704 incidents in three years led to just 28 fines – and no convictions

29 December 2022

Willie Rennie says repeat offenders must 'especially feel the full force of the law'


ScotRail paid almost £800 for taxi to take passengers from Wick to Inverness

ScotRail paid almost £800 for taxi to take passengers from Wick to Inverness

ScotRail paid almost £800 for taxi to take passengers from Wick to Inverness

29 December 2022

The rail firm was forced to shell out after passengers were left stranded when services were cancelled.


Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

Time to strike to secure nuclear future for Caithness, says local councillor

28 December 2022

A Caithness councillor has warned there is "a narrow window of opportunity" for a new nuclear development in the far north.


Ten challenges faced by Highland Council as a new year looms large

Ten challenges faced by Highland Council as a new year looms large

Ten challenges faced by Highland Council as a new year looms large

27 December 2022

There's a meaty to-do list following another tough year throwing up plenty of challenges.


Child and adolescent mental health waiting times more than doubled in the Highlands since 2019

Child and adolescent mental health waiting times more than doubled in the Highlands since 2019

Child and adolescent mental health waiting times more than doubled in the Highlands since 2019

26 December 2022

Alex Cole-Hamilton said: 'Children and young people are facing devastatingly long waits for mental health treatment'


Scottish Government broadband scheme fails to connect almost 94 per cent of Highland properties

Scottish Government broadband scheme fails to connect almost 94 per cent of Highland properties

Scottish Government broadband scheme fails to connect almost 94 per cent of Highland properties

25 December 2022

Edward Mountain says 'the R100 scheme won’t be finished until at least the spring of 2028 – seven years later than promised'


First Minister's Christmas Message calls on people to show 'compassion and companionship'

First Minister's Christmas Message calls on people to show 'compassion and companionship'

First Minister's Christmas Message calls on people to show 'compassion and companionship'

24 December 2022

Ms Sturgeon says 'this Christmas, it’s important for all of us to also think about how we can help others'


JAMIE STONE: An accident waiting to happen, but hopefully not!

JAMIE STONE: An accident waiting to happen, but hopefully not!

JAMIE STONE: An accident waiting to happen, but hopefully not!

21 December 2022

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone


Highland Council starts search for £159K interim chief executive

Highland Council starts search for £159K interim chief executive

Highland Council starts search for £159K interim chief executive

20 December 2022

Highland Council is advertising to fill its top post on an interim basis for up to nine months with a salary of £159,499 for successful candidate.


MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

19 December 2022

Liberal Democrat politician Jamie Stone revealed that he was "surprised, verging on astounded" to be honoured in the MP of the Year Awards.


MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

MAREE TODD: Court ruling may have given boost to indyref cause

17 December 2022

While the Supreme Court determined that a referendum bill would not be within the powers of the Scottish Parliament it does raise difficult questions.


Stone on whisky – recommends Wick's Old Pulteney at parliamentary debate

Stone on whisky – recommends Wick's Old Pulteney at parliamentary debate

Stone on whisky – recommends Wick's Old Pulteney at parliamentary debate

15 December 2022

Far North MP Jamie Stone paid tribute to Wick's Old Pulteney single malt whisky in parliament today calling it one of the best in the world.


Only jobs can keep people in the Highlands, says MP Jamie Stone as he calls for Green Freeport in Cromarty Firth

Only jobs can keep people in the Highlands, says MP Jamie Stone as he calls for Green Freeport in Cromarty Firth

Only jobs can keep people in the Highlands, says MP Jamie Stone as he calls for Green Freeport in Cromarty Firth

14 December 2022

Far North MP Jamie Stone has told parliament that only jobs can stop the "curse of the Highlands" – that of depopulation.


Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

Pension Credit deadline alert: 'Don't miss out on £324 cost of living payment'

14 December 2022

Low income pensioners urged to act quickly to claim Pension Credit before Sundays deadline to avoid losing out on a cost of living payment.


Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

Councillor Andrew Jarvie quits Conservative group over Wick care home row

14 December 2022

The row centred on information surrounding the closure of Avonlea children’s home in Wick.


RHODA GRANT: Debt fears as pressures mount on families at Christmas

RHODA GRANT: Debt fears as pressures mount on families at Christmas

RHODA GRANT: Debt fears as pressures mount on families at Christmas

07 December 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


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