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MSP lodges application to create new constituency office

MSP lodges application to create new constituency office

MSP lodges application to create new constituency office

16 November 2022

Maree Todd, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, has lodged an application for a change of use for premises at 31 High Street in Alness.


Highland Council wants to reduce the size of green wheelie bins

Highland Council wants to reduce the size of green wheelie bins

Highland Council wants to reduce the size of green wheelie bins

15 November 2022

The aim is to boost recycling and cut landfill but there are fears of a 'backlash'


New Highland constituency plans slammed as a 'ridiculous' numbers exercise

New Highland constituency plans slammed as a 'ridiculous' numbers exercise

New Highland constituency plans slammed as a 'ridiculous' numbers exercise

15 November 2022

Proposals to redraw the electoral map of the UK have been described as likely to “weaken Scotland’s voice in the UK Parliament.”


Call for entry fee to £150,000 New Year party in Highland capital amid cost of living crisis

Call for entry fee to £150,000 New Year party in Highland capital amid cost of living crisis

Call for entry fee to £150,000 New Year party in Highland capital amid cost of living crisis

10 November 2022

Cllr Alasdair Christie says many people going without food and heating need help


Update on dualling of A9 and A96 is pushed back to next year amid funding 'uncertainty'

Update on dualling of A9 and A96 is pushed back to next year amid funding 'uncertainty'

Update on dualling of A9 and A96 is pushed back to next year amid funding 'uncertainty'

10 November 2022

Highland MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says 'everyone knows that A9 dualling will not be completed by 2025'


Highland Council wants to raise 'totally inadequate' £69.70 Carers Allowance

Highland Council wants to raise 'totally inadequate' £69.70 Carers Allowance

Highland Council wants to raise 'totally inadequate' £69.70 Carers Allowance

08 November 2022

Highland Council will write to government to help desperate carers who cannot get by on the Carers Allowance


Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

Railway strikes suspended as RMT secures 'unconditional talks' with Network Rail

04 November 2022

Rail strikes planned for Saturday, Monday and Wednesday have been called off, the RMT union has said.


Warning over mental health services in Scotland as cost of living crisis takes its toll on thousands

Warning over mental health services in Scotland as cost of living crisis takes its toll on thousands

Warning over mental health services in Scotland as cost of living crisis takes its toll on thousands

03 November 2022

The Scottish Government must get to grips with the cost of living crisis and its effects on the mental health of Scots a medical body is warning.


Share your vision of the Highlands five years from now

Share your vision of the Highlands five years from now

Share your vision of the Highlands five years from now

03 November 2022

Ross-shire residents are being asked to tell Highland Council about their priorities and how the region could look five years from now.


Scottish farmers and crofters take food security message to Holyrood

Scottish farmers and crofters take food security message to Holyrood

Scottish farmers and crofters take food security message to Holyrood

03 November 2022

Farmers and crofters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament with a #FoodNeedsAFarmer message to MSPs.


Mindblowingly stupid, despicable, morons, mindless idiots – officials hit back at vandals

Mindblowingly stupid, despicable, morons, mindless idiots – officials hit back at vandals

Mindblowingly stupid, despicable, morons, mindless idiots – officials hit back at vandals

02 November 2022

A spate of more than 20 attacks on public toilets leaves Highland Councillors seeing red as repairs bills soar


Ross MP backs campaign to have medical cannabis available on NHS

Ross MP backs campaign to have medical cannabis available on NHS

Ross MP backs campaign to have medical cannabis available on NHS

01 November 2022

He says that when the drug is 'a viable and sensible solution' it should be made accessible.


WATCH: MSP backs legal bid to crack down on dog thefts

WATCH: MSP backs legal bid to crack down on dog thefts

WATCH: MSP backs legal bid to crack down on dog thefts

01 November 2022

Maurice Golden is backed by Highland MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston who slammed the 'sickening' practice


Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

Improvements at NHS Highland welcomed by Scottish Government

28 October 2022

NHS Highland will move move up a stage on NHS Scotland’s national performance framework after "improvements in governance, leadership and culture".


Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

26 October 2022

Highland Council denies silencing critics or losing the trust of the nursery sector


Nicky Marr: Will political chaos ease with new PM?

Nicky Marr: Will political chaos ease with new PM?

Nicky Marr: Will political chaos ease with new PM?

26 October 2022

In several of the coaching sessions I have conducted recently, the issue of imposter syndrome has arisen.


Mixed reception from Highland MPs to news Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister

Mixed reception from Highland MPs to news Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister

Mixed reception from Highland MPs to news Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister

24 October 2022

Douglas Ross says Mr Sunak is 'uniquely well equipped' for the job but Jamie Stones believes 'Highlanders deserve better'


POLITICS ROUND-UP: PM Liz Truss steps down as opposition MPs across the Highlands join calls for general election

POLITICS ROUND-UP: PM Liz Truss steps down as opposition MPs across the Highlands join calls for general election

POLITICS ROUND-UP: PM Liz Truss steps down as opposition MPs across the Highlands join calls for general election

20 October 2022

Read what some of your locals politicians are saying about the shock developments at Downing Street.


LIZ TRUSS REIGNATION: MSP Maree Todd says public have 'paid a high price' for Liz Truss premiership

LIZ TRUSS REIGNATION: MSP Maree Todd says public have 'paid a high price' for Liz Truss premiership

LIZ TRUSS REIGNATION: MSP Maree Todd says public have 'paid a high price' for Liz Truss premiership

20 October 2022

The SNP MSP said the public must now have the chance to go to the polls.


POLITICS: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone joins calls for General Election

POLITICS: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone joins calls for General Election

POLITICS: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone joins calls for General Election

20 October 2022

Mr Stone also said the country was "sick to the back teeth of this farce".


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