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Highland MSP and finance secretary Kate Forbes will go on maternity leave from July 16
Highland MSP and finance secretary Kate Forbes will go on maternity leave from July 16
01 July 2022
She is the first serving cabinet secretary in the Scottish Government to do so with John Swinney stepping in while she is away
POLL RESULT: Majority would support Scottish Independence
POLL RESULT: Majority would support Scottish Independence
29 June 2022
According to a recent poll the majority of Highland residents said they would support Scottish independence if a referendum was held next year.
POLL: Would you vote for Scottish Independence next year?
POLL: Would you vote for Scottish Independence next year?
28 June 2022
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold second independence referendum next year.
Ross MP Jamie Stone calls for Boris Johnson to be shown the door after Liberal Democrat win in Tiverton and Honiton
Ross MP Jamie Stone calls for Boris Johnson to be shown the door after Liberal Democrat win in Tiverton and Honiton
24 June 2022
Ross MP Jamie Stone has called on Conservative MPs in Scotland to 'show Boris Johnson the door' following the Lib Dem victory in Devon last night.
WATCH: Cost of living crisis in Inverness
WATCH: Cost of living crisis in Inverness
23 June 2022
With the cost of living going up, we asked the locals of Inverness how they are changing their spending habits.
'Undeniable challenges' in Highland education says Black Isle councillor keen to make a difference in key role
'Undeniable challenges' in Highland education says Black Isle councillor keen to make a difference in key role
18 June 2022
A new Black Isle councillor is keen to make a difference on a subject which has been close to her heart for decades.
War of words breaks out at Highland Council over 'smash and grab' appointments
War of words breaks out at Highland Council over 'smash and grab' appointments
10 June 2022
Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says the SNP staged a 'smash and grab' over jobs
Pharmacist shortage headache hits Ross-shire town
Pharmacist shortage headache hits Ross-shire town
10 June 2022
A shortage of pharmacists has created a temporary headache for a Ross-shire business and some of its customers.
Roles for Ross-shire councillors in Highland Council committees as carve-up of posts agreed
Roles for Ross-shire councillors in Highland Council committees as carve-up of posts agreed
09 June 2022
Ross-shire councillors stake claim to a number of posts within Highland Council's new set-up after the recent election.
New transport strategy "doesn't go far enough" according to local Conservative MSP
New transport strategy "doesn't go far enough" according to local Conservative MSP
09 June 2022
A LOCAL MSP said a new strategy plan for transport needs to be more ambitious towards improving vital infrastructure in the Highlands.
Highland Council leader welcomes opportunity of new Highland national park
Highland Council leader welcomes opportunity of new Highland national park
09 June 2022
A HIGHLAND councillor said a new national park in Highland would provide boost in fight against climate change.
Commitment to Highland roads projects pledged in new strategic plan
Commitment to Highland roads projects pledged in new strategic plan
08 June 2022
Pledges of progress on some major roads developments are among objectives detailed in the Scottish Government's new transport strategy.
MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff
MSP Rhoda Grant secures debate on NHS Highland recruitment and retention of staff
07 June 2022
It aims to get the Scottish Government to return a midwifery course from Edinburgh to the north
Prime Minister Boris Johnson must 'reflect' on 211-148 vote of confidence, says Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross
Prime Minister Boris Johnson must 'reflect' on 211-148 vote of confidence, says Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross
07 June 2022
SCOTTISH Conservative leader Douglas Ross reacts to confidence vote in Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister
Boris Johnson wins confidence vote and remains Prime Minister
06 June 2022
But 148 MPs voted against their leader potentially damaging the PM
Tributes paid to ex-Highland councillor Dave Fallows who has died
Tributes paid to ex-Highland councillor Dave Fallows who has died
03 June 2022
Mr Fallows served his patch with great distinction in this and many other community roles
"The wolves will survive at all costs" as Highland Council takes shape
"The wolves will survive at all costs" as Highland Council takes shape
03 June 2022
Rebel members have likened the new Highland Council coalition to a pack of terriers in with the wolves.
Newly-elected member tells Highland Council it must do more to support working-age councillors
Newly-elected member tells Highland Council it must do more to support working-age councillors
02 June 2022
Councillor David Gregg made the comments at the first meeting of the new Highland Council.
Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year
Councillor expenses: find out who cost taxpayers the most cash last year
01 June 2022
And why Highland Council may want to consider getting a new phone contract
Reassurance needed on long-term cost-of-living pressures, says Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes
Reassurance needed on long-term cost-of-living pressures, says Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes
27 May 2022
Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has welcomed the short term action to help struggling households announced today by the Chancellor.
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