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Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

26 April 2024
Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

26 April 2024

The Conservative and Labour leaders are spearheading efforts to topple the First Minister who vowed to ‘fight on’.


Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

25 April 2024
Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

25 April 2024

Pressure was mounting on the First Minister to ditch his coalition partners from backbench MSPs like Fergus Ewing and Kate Forbes.


Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

19 April 2024
Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

19 April 2024

The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.


Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

19 April 2024
Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

19 April 2024

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.


Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

19 April 2024
Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

Former Charles Kennedy aide targets far north Holyrood seat for LibDems

19 April 2024

David Green aims to replace the SNP’s Maree Todd in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross after a close-run contest in 2021


Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

18 April 2024
Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

18 April 2024

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.


MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

17 April 2024
MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

17 April 2024

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

17 April 2024
Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

17 April 2024

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


Former top Alex Salmond advisor says Inverness South vote ‘confirms downward trajectory for SNP’

12 April 2024
Former top Alex Salmond advisor says Inverness South vote ‘confirms downward trajectory for SNP’

Former top Alex Salmond advisor says Inverness South vote ‘confirms downward trajectory for SNP’

12 April 2024

Geoff Aberdein says the party needs to hold the Highlands ‘to have any chance of winning’ the general election in Scotland.


Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

12 April 2024
Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

12 April 2024

The alarm was raised by a councillor concerned mourners could be taken in by fraud.


Dingwall institution Batty’s Baps lands at new home

12 April 2024
Dingwall institution Batty’s Baps lands at new home

Dingwall institution Batty’s Baps lands at new home

12 April 2024

Batty’s Baps has fluttered to a new home - and now has a unique calling card from a local celebrity.


First Minister does not believe Hate Crime Act will inhibit free speech

05 April 2024
First Minister does not believe Hate Crime Act will inhibit free speech

First Minister does not believe Hate Crime Act will inhibit free speech

05 April 2024

On a visit to Dingwall he said ‘I've certainly not seen any evidence of that in the last 50 hours. I've seen quite the opposite.’


‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

04 April 2024
‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

04 April 2024

The family at the centre of the allegations now just wants to ‘move on with our lives’ but are satisfied their daughter has been ‘vindicated.’


Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

02 April 2024
Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

Councillor Andrew Jarvie cleared for saying ex-council boss ‘lied’ over Avonlea children’s home

02 April 2024

He was backed by Struan Mackie who accuses the council of ‘creating a culture of fear and intimidation.’


Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are set to appear at A9 dualling inquiry as MSPs seek answers

29 March 2024
Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are set to appear at A9 dualling inquiry as MSPs seek answers

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon are set to appear at A9 dualling inquiry as MSPs seek answers

29 March 2024

Convener Jackson Carlaw says they ‘can hopefully shed some light’ so ‘there will be no backsliding on the new 2035 anticipated completion date.’


Multiple deaths on A9 sparks furious letter from Fergus Ewing to the transport secretary

28 March 2024
Multiple deaths on A9 sparks furious letter from Fergus Ewing to the transport secretary

Multiple deaths on A9 sparks furious letter from Fergus Ewing to the transport secretary

28 March 2024

He writes that ‘after nearly a quarter of a century of neglect’ the Scottish Government ‘must do better than the caveated pledge.’


EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

28 March 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

28 March 2024

The local authority said ‘suitable and robust arrangements were not effectively put in place at school.’


Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

26 March 2024
Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

26 March 2024

He hit out at recent statements that dualling may be delayed again by saying ‘if it is allowed to drift then it will drift into never never land.’


Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

25 March 2024
Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

25 March 2024

MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’


ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024
ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'


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