MP Ian Blackford says its shows that the 'Tories are completely prepared to ignore democracy'
Cllr Alasdair Christie says the plans are aimed at 'improving health and prosperity in our area'
Operator Hial says its must expand to support long-term aviation links that sustain the region's economic growth
Highland Council sets its budget on Thursday and is being asked to consider alternative options.
Party Treasury spokeswoman Christine Jardine says 'lives and livelihoods' are on the line across the north.
Residents divided and businesses warn against excluding them from the debate amid an economy devastated by Covid.
Public frustration over the state of Ross-shire's potholed roads has been echoed by exasperated councillors.
Highland Council is set to invest in roads and visitor management as part of a recovery budget set to be hammered out next week.
Councillor claims 'pros and cons' to simply ditching shares.
The local authority at one point feared a near £100 million deficit but government funding and financial controls appear to have rescued the position
Nicola Sturgeon has appealed to the public to stick to the rules to help suppress the virus as soon as possible.
First Minister warns of priority trade-offs in route out of latest lockdown and says solid data more important than dates.
Cllr Struan Mackie says the shake-up could spell the end for local democracy in the north
A lack of commitment on A9 and A96 dualling risks investment, livelihoods and lives in the region, an MSP claims.
Dingwall and Seaforth councillor Alister Mackinnon cited 'personal reasons' for the decision to step down as budget leader.
The possible risk from asbestos in Raigmore Hospital is being assessed by NHS Highland.
HR director Fiona Hogg acknowledges that with hindsight more clarity could have been offered to those receiving payouts
David Stewart says 'it is a mystery that there was no oversight of the compensation system'
One of Ross-shire's largest medical groups has been thanked for its efforts in reaching one of the key Covid priority groups.
But the public health Dr Tim Allison says it has been a success and is now running well