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Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

28 June 2023

Mairi MacAllan only confirmed the long-awaited Autumn update would contain 'next steps'


Rise in A9 deaths is ‘inevitable’ as government is told 'it is within your power' to resolve

Rise in A9 deaths is ‘inevitable’ as government is told 'it is within your power' to resolve

Rise in A9 deaths is ‘inevitable’ as government is told 'it is within your power' to resolve

26 June 2023

Campaigner Laura Hansler fears the First Minister's 'cast iron commitment is in danger of rusting away.'


Memorial service for Winnie Ewing to be held next month

Memorial service for Winnie Ewing to be held next month

Memorial service for Winnie Ewing to be held next month

26 June 2023

'All are welcome' at the service in the cathedral while a private funeral will take place this week


Tain and Easter Ross ward to face by-election after councillor resignation

Tain and Easter Ross ward to face by-election after councillor resignation

Tain and Easter Ross ward to face by-election after councillor resignation

26 June 2023

A timetable for a by-election is yet to be confirmed.


Easter Ross MP warns changes to local radio could 'undermine' democracy in the area

Easter Ross MP warns changes to local radio could 'undermine' democracy in the area

Easter Ross MP warns changes to local radio could 'undermine' democracy in the area

26 June 2023

'When I was a local councillor, I didn't always like the way the BBC reported on me. However, that was the signal of a proper functioning democracy.'


Scottish Parliament seeks public opinion on 'tourist tax'

Scottish Parliament seeks public opinion on 'tourist tax'

Scottish Parliament seeks public opinion on 'tourist tax'

26 June 2023

Businesses, tourism organisations and individuals can now have a say on the Visitor Levy Bill as it will be the focus of a new public consultation.


New community housing prospects for Coigach after high demand

New community housing prospects for Coigach after high demand

New community housing prospects for Coigach after high demand

25 June 2023

Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) have acquired planning permission to build on the former hydroponicum site.


Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

24 June 2023

The issue will appear returns to Highland Council but the finance bosses said it would cost £128,000 to £192,000.


NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

24 June 2023

It is planned the treatment will start in July but some patients will have to travel to other boards outside the region


Serco bids farewell to Caledonian Sleeper service

Serco bids farewell to Caledonian Sleeper service

Serco bids farewell to Caledonian Sleeper service

23 June 2023

Tonight will see the last Caledonian Sleeper service run under Serco’s management.


'As parents we are so disappointed and feel that we cannot trust the council'

'As parents we are so disappointed and feel that we cannot trust the council'

'As parents we are so disappointed and feel that we cannot trust the council'

23 June 2023

Parents of Easter Ross children left without a school after a devastating fire three years ago say they have had enough of 'empty promises'.


NHS Highland chairwoman says sorry to cancer patients losing access to chemo

NHS Highland chairwoman says sorry to cancer patients losing access to chemo

NHS Highland chairwoman says sorry to cancer patients losing access to chemo

22 June 2023

Sarah Compton-Bishop says 'I am absolutely really sorry that this has happened. It's not what anybody would wish for.'


Former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP Winnie Ewing dies aged 92

Former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP Winnie Ewing dies aged 92

Former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP Winnie Ewing dies aged 92

22 June 2023

Ms Ewing was an SNP icon and the mother of Inverness and Nairn MSP Fergus Ewing.


Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

21 June 2023

A letter to contractors states the council will put on 'hold non-essential repairs and scale back on the use of contractors.'


Local shock over Ross-shire bank closure announcement

Local shock over Ross-shire bank closure announcement

Local shock over Ross-shire bank closure announcement

21 June 2023

Locals have expressed shock and concern following the recent announcement that Ullapool Bank of Scotland is due to close.


Jamie Stone slams Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 'cowardice' over Johnson vote

Jamie Stone slams Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 'cowardice' over Johnson vote

Jamie Stone slams Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 'cowardice' over Johnson vote

20 June 2023

Mr Sunak failed to attend the vote endorsing a report that the ex-PM misled the house over the partygate scandal.


Ross residents 'kept in dark' over gold mine plans

Ross residents 'kept in dark' over gold mine plans

Ross residents 'kept in dark' over gold mine plans

20 June 2023

Gairloch residents have called on a Canadian gold mining firm to come clean about plans for a mine in the area.


'Honest feedback' on healthcare plea to public from Kate Forbes

'Honest feedback' on healthcare plea to public from Kate Forbes

'Honest feedback' on healthcare plea to public from Kate Forbes

20 June 2023

MSP Kate Forbes is urging Highlanders to respond to a new Scottish Parliament inquiry on healthcare provision in rural and remote areas.


Kate Forbes warns the A9 is not just a 'Highland problem; it is of national importance'

Kate Forbes warns the A9 is not just a 'Highland problem; it is of national importance'

Kate Forbes warns the A9 is not just a 'Highland problem; it is of national importance'

19 June 2023

The MSP added that the 'number of fatalities should be a cause for national grief.'


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

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.'


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