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'Lives and investment at risk if A9 dualling pledges not fulfilled'

10 February 2021
'Lives and investment at risk if A9 dualling pledges not fulfilled'

'Lives and investment at risk if A9 dualling pledges not fulfilled'

10 February 2021

A lack of commitment on A9 and A96 dualling risks investment, livelihoods and lives in the region, an MSP claims.


Shock resignation of the Highland Council's budget leader

01 February 2021
Shock resignation of the Highland Council's budget leader

Shock resignation of the Highland Council's budget leader

01 February 2021

Dingwall and Seaforth councillor Alister Mackinnon cited 'personal reasons' for the decision to step down as budget leader.


Asbestos risk at Raigmore Hospital assessed by NHS Highland

31 January 2021
Asbestos risk at Raigmore Hospital assessed by NHS Highland

Asbestos risk at Raigmore Hospital assessed by NHS Highland

31 January 2021

The possible risk from asbestos in Raigmore Hospital is being assessed by NHS Highland.


NHS Highland says 'sorry' to bullying victims whose compensation was heavily taxed

30 January 2021
NHS Highland says 'sorry' to bullying victims whose compensation was heavily taxed

NHS Highland says 'sorry' to bullying victims whose compensation was heavily taxed

30 January 2021

HR director Fiona Hogg acknowledges that with hindsight more clarity could have been offered to those receiving payouts


MSP concerned over lack of records on the legal advice taken by NHS Highland over bullying payments

28 January 2021
MSP concerned over lack of records on the legal advice taken by NHS Highland over bullying payments

MSP concerned over lack of records on the legal advice taken by NHS Highland over bullying payments

28 January 2021

David Stewart says 'it is a mystery that there was no oversight of the compensation system'


Ross vaccination clinic call 'felt almost like winning the lottery'

24 January 2021
Ross vaccination clinic call 'felt almost like winning the lottery'

Ross vaccination clinic call 'felt almost like winning the lottery'

24 January 2021

One of Ross-shire's largest medical groups has been thanked for its efforts in reaching one of the key Covid priority groups.


NHS Highland confirms 'some delays' to vaccine rollout in rural areas

24 January 2021
NHS Highland confirms 'some delays' to vaccine rollout in rural areas

NHS Highland confirms 'some delays' to vaccine rollout in rural areas

24 January 2021

But the public health Dr Tim Allison says it has been a success and is now running well


NHS Highland says the Centre for Health Science near Raigmore could be used as mass Covid vaccination site

23 January 2021
NHS Highland says the Centre for Health Science near Raigmore could be used as mass Covid vaccination site

NHS Highland says the Centre for Health Science near Raigmore could be used as mass Covid vaccination site

23 January 2021

Vaccination programme being led by GP practices for now as priority groups targeted.


Councillors slam audit after being blamed for £937 a day consultant leaving Highland Council early

23 January 2021
Councillors slam audit after being blamed for £937 a day consultant leaving Highland Council early

Councillors slam audit after being blamed for £937 a day consultant leaving Highland Council early

23 January 2021

Unrepentant Highland councillors have hit back at an audit that blamed them for the early departure of a consultant costing £936 a day at their door.


First Minister extends lockdown as schools remain shut until at least mid-February

19 January 2021
First Minister extends lockdown as schools remain shut until at least mid-February

First Minister extends lockdown as schools remain shut until at least mid-February

19 January 2021

The First Minister says community Covid transmission still too high as 'real' pressure NHS mounts


Move by Highland Council to give powers to officials in 'emergency situations' draws flack

16 January 2021
Move by Highland Council to give powers to officials in 'emergency situations' draws flack

Move by Highland Council to give powers to officials in 'emergency situations' draws flack

16 January 2021

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has defended a move to grant officers wide-ranging powers to make decisions quickly in an emergency.


New lockdown restrictions announced impacting takeaways, click and collect, outdoor drinking and home working

13 January 2021
New lockdown restrictions announced impacting takeaways, click and collect, outdoor drinking and home working

New lockdown restrictions announced impacting takeaways, click and collect, outdoor drinking and home working

13 January 2021

First Minister says the changes were prompted by the highest weekly death toll since May


'Our communities are being torn apart, surrounded by properties that lie empty most of the year'

10 January 2021
'Our communities are being torn apart, surrounded by properties that lie empty most of the year'

'Our communities are being torn apart, surrounded by properties that lie empty most of the year'

10 January 2021

An estate agent has been challenged over marketing rural Highland properties as second homes at a time when the region is suffering a housing crisis.


MSP dismisses proposals to slash the number of Highland councillors as 'completely unacceptable'

09 January 2021
MSP dismisses proposals to slash the number of Highland councillors as 'completely unacceptable'

MSP dismisses proposals to slash the number of Highland councillors as 'completely unacceptable'

09 January 2021

Maree Todd believes the Boundary Commission plans would directly harm local democracy when more – not less – representation is needed


New lockdown from midnight as First Minister outlines 'extremely serious' Covid-19 situation

04 January 2021
New lockdown from midnight as First Minister outlines 'extremely serious' Covid-19 situation

New lockdown from midnight as First Minister outlines 'extremely serious' Covid-19 situation

04 January 2021

New lockdown as First Minister insists immediate action essential to curb rapid spread of virus.


'Important that 2021 is a year of progress' on Ross-shire school

03 January 2021
'Important that 2021 is a year of progress' on Ross-shire school

'Important that 2021 is a year of progress' on Ross-shire school

03 January 2021

Hope of a breakthrough in long-stalled plans to replace a Ross-shire school building slammed totally unfit for vulnerable children has been welcomed.


The Scottish Government's contract to deliver superfast broadband is finally signed – just five months before it was to be completed

25 December 2020
The Scottish Government's contract to deliver superfast broadband is finally signed – just five months before it was to be completed

The Scottish Government's contract to deliver superfast broadband is finally signed – just five months before it was to be completed

25 December 2020

Critics say the £384 million deal is likely to be between six and seven years late despite it being a SNP manifesto promise


Confirmed: trade deal between the UK and EU has been reached

24 December 2020
Confirmed: trade deal between the UK and EU has been reached

Confirmed: trade deal between the UK and EU has been reached

24 December 2020

PM says deal takes back control of 'our laws and our destiny' – EU President says the agreement is 'fair and balanced'


Call to seal off Highlands to protect the people and economy

23 December 2020
Call to seal off Highlands to protect the people and economy

Call to seal off Highlands to protect the people and economy

23 December 2020

Business leaders warn that every sector will be hit hard but the Scottish Government insists the measures are necessary


Prime Minister: food and medicine moving as normal between the UK and France

22 December 2020
Prime Minister: food and medicine moving as normal between the UK and France

Prime Minister: food and medicine moving as normal between the UK and France

22 December 2020

Restrictions on freight due to new Covid strain sparked fears of shortages


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