Politics

After our report about a Wick householder's issues with OVO Energy, north MP Jamie Stone met the company's executives to discuss ongoing issues.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

The windswept landscapes of Caithness and Sutherland have long been shaped by the hands of farmers and crofters, says the Scottish Green MSP

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.

Ariane Burgess wants more to be done for people who struggle to pay energy bills

From taxes to roads to fees, we take you through some of the main points of the £602 million budget.

CHAT chairman Ron Gunn has spoken out after a Highlands and Islands MSP claimed that maternity provision in the Highlands is "verging on a crisis".

Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’

Far north MP hits out after unprecedented scenes in the House of Commons

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.

Jamie Stone wants to see additional flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport following this week's positive news about Scottish Government funding.

Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'

The Scottish Government's support for the Wick/Aberdeen route ensures airport stability and sustains local employment, according to the local MSP.

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

The local MSP has said it is not for politicians to make clinical decisions, and argued that midwife-led care should be seen as 'the gold standard'.

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone wants to hear about local people's care experiences at an event in Thurso this Friday.

Councillors have highlighted a 25 per cent rise in Wick passenger numbers as they fight for the continuation of a vital Scottish Government subsidy.

But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.

Jamie Stone has accused the Scottish Government of "unforgivable incompetence" over the pause on funding for healthcare construction projects.