Politics

Whether it’s the rising cost of energy, lack of affordable options, or challenges of damp, people know good housing isn’t just bricks and mortar.

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross is worried that over 13,000 homes in the Highland region are still using Radio Teleswitch Service meters.

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including two in Caithness.

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.

Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.

She joins Kate Forbes and Emma Roddick in the Highland constituency races.

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

North MSP Maree Todd has spoken of her growing concerns over a nationwide switch-off affecting householders with certain types of electricity meters.

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

After Halkirk lost its title of having the ‘worst internet connection in the UK’, Jamie Stone MP applauded work to improve Caithness connections.

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

Tim Eagle says 113 police stations ‘are in need of repair or unfit for use’ telling John Swinney the ‘neglect must end’.

The Liberal Democrat candidate for the far north at Holyrood has suggested that the choice of Labour candidate for the area is somewhat irrelevant.

Almost 18,000 Highland children and adults had warmer homes over winter after receiving £1.3 million in heating payment help, new figures reveal.

The Scottish Labour party has said its newly announced candidate for the far north seat at Holyrood will be a fantastic champion for the area.

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.