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Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

23 January 2024

A government spokesman says Westminster's failure to 'inflation-proof its capital budget' resulted in a 'nearly a 10 per cent real-terms cut.'


Maree Todd has 'full sympathy' with Caithness maternity concerns

Maree Todd has 'full sympathy' with Caithness maternity concerns

Maree Todd has 'full sympathy' with Caithness maternity concerns

21 January 2024

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has backed those locally who are calling for "high-quality healthcare as close to home as possible".


Highland Council urged to use tourist tax to improve services

Highland Council urged to use tourist tax to improve services

Highland Council urged to use tourist tax to improve services

20 January 2024

Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands Ariane Burgess's party is keen to see councils take the opportunity of the new levy.


THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

THE REAL MACKAY: Gearing up for a year where political change is possible

20 January 2024

There is going to be a General Election in 2024!


Tourism tax in Scotland takes another big step forward at Holyrood

Tourism tax in Scotland takes another big step forward at Holyrood

Tourism tax in Scotland takes another big step forward at Holyrood

18 January 2024

Finance Minister says he is committed to 'meaningful and constructive engagement' with industry


Major road, rail and air travel disruption as severe wintry weather continues to hit the Highlands

Major road, rail and air travel disruption as severe wintry weather continues to hit the Highlands

Major road, rail and air travel disruption as severe wintry weather continues to hit the Highlands

18 January 2024

Snow and ice is causing major transport disruption across the Highlands.


MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

MAREE TODD: Community voice should help drive social care vision

17 January 2024

In my first column of 2024, I would like to wish all of my constituents a happy and healthy new year.


EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

16 January 2024

She says 'I’m reminded dozens of times a day of the cost of being in the union.'


Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

16 January 2024

The sector supports 66,000 jobs, 41,000 of which are in Scotland


Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

13 January 2024

Easter Ross's Maxine Smith is in hot water over a spat with a fellow councillor while Caithness's Andrew Jarvie is up for 'feeling misled'.


Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

Highland MSP backs scheme to help small-scale food producers

13 January 2024

A Scottish Government scheme to support small-scale food producers has been welcomed by Green MSP Ariane Burgess.


North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

12 January 2024

Ariane Burgess calls for more support for the sector


BREAKING: Scotland to "replicate" English XL Bully rules, First Minister Humza Yousaf confirms

BREAKING: Scotland to "replicate" English XL Bully rules, First Minister Humza Yousaf confirms

BREAKING: Scotland to "replicate" English XL Bully rules, First Minister Humza Yousaf confirms

11 January 2024

SCOTTISH XL Bully dogs will be subject to the same controversial rules introduced in England, First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed.


WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

11 January 2024

The proposed scheme aims to provide financial relief to people in the Highlands and Islands


Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

10 January 2024

The north has the worst school buildings in Scotland but the council delayed the debate by more than three weeks.


How police drones could help if wintry conditions cut off Caithness 'like an island'

How police drones could help if wintry conditions cut off Caithness 'like an island'

How police drones could help if wintry conditions cut off Caithness 'like an island'

10 January 2024

The potential benefits of using drones to help with traffic issues in Caithness and beyond was discussed at a community council meeting on Monday.


Far North MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

Far North MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

Far North MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

10 January 2024

A Far North MP is claiming NHS dentistry 'is broken' and slammed his SNP counterparts for a no-show at a parliamentary debate.


ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

09 January 2024

She says 'Eco-anxiety, the distress caused by these emergencies, is increasingly recognised,' asking 'how can we cope with these feelings?'


Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

09 January 2024

A Highland MSP has made a bid for the issue to be discussed at the Scottish parliament tomorrow.


Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

07 January 2024

Jamie Stone speaks to the Clacton MP about life outside politics


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