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The Inverness Courier will host the A9 Crisis Summit in July as dualling delays drag on

19 June 2023
The Inverness Courier will host the A9 Crisis Summit in July as dualling delays drag on

The Inverness Courier will host the A9 Crisis Summit in July as dualling delays drag on

19 June 2023

MSP Fergus Ewing says it offers the chance to find out if 'the Scottish Government's money is where the First Minister’s mouth is.'


The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

19 June 2023
The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

19 June 2023

The event brings together MSPs, local interest groups and campaigners.


Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

16 June 2023
Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

16 June 2023

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'that four sections of the A9 could have been dualled' but were not is 'completely unsatisfactory.'


Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

16 June 2023
Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

16 June 2023

Campaigner Laura Hansler lashed out at Greens transport spokesman Mark Ruskell and Highland MSP Ariane Burgess


MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

15 June 2023
MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

15 June 2023

He reached out to transport minister Fiona Hyslop seeking an early meeting about dualling


FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

15 June 2023
FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

15 June 2023

Ministers who ditched the Tomatin to Moy dualling section because it “did not make economic sense” likely took a decision that will cost more.


FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

15 June 2023
FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

15 June 2023

A safety campaigner has said politicians won't be allowed to hide A9 deaths "in a drawer".


FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

15 June 2023
FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

15 June 2023

An A9 safety campaigner has articulated how many Highlanders feel about the A9 dualling failure – that more lives will be lost as a result.


Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

15 June 2023
Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

15 June 2023

The A9 is now at the top of the political agenda with Douglas Ross holding up The Inverness Courier to make his point.


A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

15 June 2023
A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

15 June 2023

Scottish Government is accused of an 'unwillingness' to provide funding as Laura Hansler slams 'utter disregard and disrespect' to victims.'


Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

13 June 2023
Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

13 June 2023

She will report to Mairi MacAllan who is made the cabinet secretary for transport, net zero and just transition


Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

13 June 2023
Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

13 June 2023

It also admits procurement issues after a top industry body slammed the 'glacial pace' of A9 work


Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

12 June 2023
Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

12 June 2023

An industry body says contractors suspect funding led to delays and Transport Scotland is considered the UK's 'worst client.'


Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023
Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023

The former First Minister is the third top SNP figure arrested in connection with party finances


Probe into 'unauthorised' weed-killer use at Ross-shire school amid parent anger

08 June 2023
Probe into 'unauthorised' weed-killer use at Ross-shire school amid parent anger

Probe into 'unauthorised' weed-killer use at Ross-shire school amid parent anger

08 June 2023

Parents of primary pupils have slammed Highland Council for its "incredibly uncooperative" response to concerns over weed-killer in play areas.


Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

06 June 2023
Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

06 June 2023

Slashing council rents and reinstating an NC500 bin collection scheme could cost up to £342,000.


Breaking: Ian Blackford will not be standing at the next General Election

06 June 2023
Breaking: Ian Blackford will not be standing at the next General Election

Breaking: Ian Blackford will not be standing at the next General Election

06 June 2023

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber says he made the decision after thinking 'long and hard'


Deposit Return Scheme cannot go ahead ‘as currently planned’

06 June 2023
Deposit Return Scheme cannot go ahead ‘as currently planned’

Deposit Return Scheme cannot go ahead ‘as currently planned’

06 June 2023

Lorna Slater told Holyrood ‘we are urgently establishing to what extent there is a way forward for a modified scheme.’


Greens MSP Ariane Burgess backs plans to introduce a tourist tax to support housing

04 June 2023
Greens MSP Ariane Burgess backs plans to introduce a tourist tax to support housing

Greens MSP Ariane Burgess backs plans to introduce a tourist tax to support housing

04 June 2023

She says it is only fair that visitors 'make a small contribution to support our community.'


Expenses claims by Highland councillors more than triple in the last year

01 June 2023
Expenses claims by Highland councillors more than triple in the last year

Expenses claims by Highland councillors more than triple in the last year

01 June 2023

Mileage was one of the biggest rises going from just under £17,000 to £79,000 while two years ago it was just £3551


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