Politics

Parts of Wick have been highlighted within a new report on the most deprived communities in Scotland.

The new Highland health boss has to get to grips with the bullying cases and deal with a difficult financial situation, according to a north MSP.

A north MSP is "disappointed" innovative solutions to Highland Council's financial problems have not been considered. Edward Mountain.

North MSP Gail Ross was among those at Holyrood voicing concerns about Hial's plans to centralise air traffic control.

Alan Hendry offers a personal reflection on the long political career of Lord Maclennan of Rogart, the former far north MP, who has died aged 83

The fragility of air services in Caithness is "a major issue", according to north MSP Gail Ross who has vowed to press for investment.

The number of cases of sepsis – a potentially life-threatening blood infection – has almost doubled in the Highlands in the past three years.

The discovery that the riverside car park, currently awaiting development, was 'left to the people of Wick' may have wider implications for the town.

A Latheronwheel mum is petitioning the Scottish Parliament to make an allergy care policy statutory for every school and nursery.

The long-running dispute over air traffic controllers pay at Wick and other airports throughout the Highland region has finally been resolved.

Conservative election agent Struan Mackie has spoken of the threats and abuse he has suffered over the past three years.

Jamie Stone of the Liberal Democrats beat off the SNP's Karl Rosie by just 204 votes – but admitted that it had been a “terrible night” for his party.

Jamie Strone wins by just 204 votes to keep his seat in Westminster

The results for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross are expected around 3.30am

An offshore worker depending on air travel between Wick and Aberdeen has blasted Eastern Airways for reducing its timetable on the route.

Issues with roads, bus services and air travel were among those highlighted by Caithness councillors at a meeting in Inverness.

Speaking at a Highland Council meeting in Inverness, Councillor Raymond Bremner drew attention to the unique housing issues Caithness faces.

Community group Yes Caithness, set up to promote Scottish independence, is celebrating its first anniversary with talks, a pop-up shop and a ceilidh.

Advice for communities interested in accessing wind farm funds will be available at special sessions on Thursday.

The House of Commons has reached a decision to have the UK’s third general election in four years on December 12, the first in that month since 1923.