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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


RHODA GRANT: Services must be maintained and improved in Caithness

RHODA GRANT: Services must be maintained and improved in Caithness

RHODA GRANT: Services must be maintained and improved in Caithness

03 January 2024

I hope that things improve in 2024. The UK desperately requires change to tackle NHS waiting times, schooling standards and poverty.


Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

03 January 2024

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has demanded action as new figures reveal 73 per cent of train stations in the region are not fully accessible.


Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

31 December 2023

Households across the Highlands will be bracing for a cold start to the new year with the increase to Ofgem’s price cap on energy bills.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

28 December 2023

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says the backlog cost of road repairs needed in the Highlands has soared to more than £200 million.


Highland Council in line to receive £26.7 million funding increase from Scottish Government

Highland Council in line to receive £26.7 million funding increase from Scottish Government

Highland Council in line to receive £26.7 million funding increase from Scottish Government

27 December 2023

Councils are being offered a £14 billion funding settlement from the Scottish Government, according to provisional details just published.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Wick airport is vital to Caithness – we must save flights

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Wick airport is vital to Caithness – we must save flights

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Wick airport is vital to Caithness – we must save flights

27 December 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


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