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North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

North politicians pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 'unmatched' service

08 September 2022

Her reign of 70 years was the longest of any British monarch


'Massive concern' for Queen at Westminster, says Ross MP

'Massive concern' for Queen at Westminster, says Ross MP

'Massive concern' for Queen at Westminster, says Ross MP

08 September 2022

Reaction to news of The Queen's state of health reflects the 'massive esteem' in which she is held, according to a Ross-shire MP at Westminster.


Ross-shire business 'on the brink' will welcome energy relief – but more is needed

Ross-shire business 'on the brink' will welcome energy relief – but more is needed

Ross-shire business 'on the brink' will welcome energy relief – but more is needed

08 September 2022

The business group has set out the problems – and its proposed solutions – in a new report published today.


'No one should spend their final days terrified about money'

'No one should spend their final days terrified about money'

'No one should spend their final days terrified about money'

08 September 2022

The charity which offers end of life care has published a detailed report which makes for disturbing reading.


Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

08 September 2022

Highland councillors have put down a motion today asking to consider providing free bus passes for a year for all refugees moving into the Highlands.


NHS Highland’s orthopaedic waiting list criticised by MSP

NHS Highland’s orthopaedic waiting list criticised by MSP

NHS Highland’s orthopaedic waiting list criticised by MSP

06 September 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has described the latest NHS Highland waiting list figure as “staggering and unprecedented”.


'Utterly heartbreaking' impact of Pakistan flooding witnessed by Black Isle government diplomat

'Utterly heartbreaking' impact of Pakistan flooding witnessed by Black Isle government diplomat

'Utterly heartbreaking' impact of Pakistan flooding witnessed by Black Isle government diplomat

05 September 2022

A Black Isle woman is flying the flag for British support to flood-hit Pakistan – and a personal campaign to improve the plight of girls there.


Highland Tory MSP makes immediate appeal to incoming PM over cost-of-living crisis

Highland Tory MSP makes immediate appeal to incoming PM over cost-of-living crisis

Highland Tory MSP makes immediate appeal to incoming PM over cost-of-living crisis

05 September 2022

Clarity call on behalf of householders and businesses alike amid fears cost of living crisis will only get worse.


Farming group hands incoming PM Liz Truss a priority to-do list

Farming group hands incoming PM Liz Truss a priority to-do list

Farming group hands incoming PM Liz Truss a priority to-do list

05 September 2022

Thousands of jobs at stakes warns farming leader in message to incoming PM.


MP tables rescue package proposal to tackle Ross 'ghost town' fears over energy price hike

MP tables rescue package proposal to tackle Ross 'ghost town' fears over energy price hike

MP tables rescue package proposal to tackle Ross 'ghost town' fears over energy price hike

01 September 2022

Fears of Ross high streets turning into "ghost towns" due to the impact of business energy bill hikes have prompted a plan of action from a local MP.


MSP Maree Todd backs new adult disability payment

MSP Maree Todd backs new adult disability payment

MSP Maree Todd backs new adult disability payment

01 September 2022

Ross MSP Maree Todd has welcomed the introduction of theScottish Government’s newest social security benefit, the Adult Disability Payment (ADP)


Ross MSP backs SSPCA's animal food supply initiative

Ross MSP backs SSPCA's animal food supply initiative

Ross MSP backs SSPCA's animal food supply initiative

29 August 2022

A ROSS-SHIRE MSP is backing an animal's charity effort to support animals across Scotland's households facing pressures caused by soaring prices.


Deadline looms over Ross-shire community council call

Deadline looms over Ross-shire community council call

Deadline looms over Ross-shire community council call

29 August 2022

The deadline for candidates to submit nomination forms is tomorrow at noon.


'Dingwall is a beautiful place to live so let's get our priorities right to keep it that way'

'Dingwall is a beautiful place to live so let's get our priorities right to keep it that way'

'Dingwall is a beautiful place to live so let's get our priorities right to keep it that way'

28 August 2022

A plan addressing the issues and aspirations of Ross-shire's county town for decades to come has been identified as a top priority.


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'Rise in energy price cap will have bigger impact in Highlands and Islands'

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'Rise in energy price cap will have bigger impact in Highlands and Islands'

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'Rise in energy price cap will have bigger impact in Highlands and Islands'

27 August 2022

The rise in energy costs will have a bigger impact in the Highlands and Islands where households already pay more for electricity.


Highland Royal Mail Group workers are out on strike calling for a 'dignified, proper pay rise'

Highland Royal Mail Group workers are out on strike calling for a 'dignified, proper pay rise'

Highland Royal Mail Group workers are out on strike calling for a 'dignified, proper pay rise'

26 August 2022

They are part of 115,000 postal staff in the UK taking part in what's been called the biggest strike of the summer


Ross MP in call for energy price freeze amid 'catastrophe' for thousands

Ross MP in call for energy price freeze amid 'catastrophe' for thousands

Ross MP in call for energy price freeze amid 'catastrophe' for thousands

26 August 2022

The looming energy price raise facing Highland households has been slammed 'nothing short of a catastrophe' by a Ross-shire MP.


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'The situation is spiralling out of control for millions across the UK'

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'The situation is spiralling out of control for millions across the UK'

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'The situation is spiralling out of control for millions across the UK'

25 August 2022

The UK Parliament should be recalled urgently to enable MPs to take immediate action to tackle rising energy prices.


Dingwall Business Park: Movement on flood bund headache as committee adopts upgrade 'in principle'

Dingwall Business Park: Movement on flood bund headache as committee adopts upgrade 'in principle'

Dingwall Business Park: Movement on flood bund headache as committee adopts upgrade 'in principle'

25 August 2022

It's another step along the way to open up the potential of a Ross-shire business park.


STRIKE UPDATE: Bins not collected in 18 communities as impact spreads across Ross-shire

STRIKE UPDATE: Bins not collected in 18 communities as impact spreads across Ross-shire

STRIKE UPDATE: Bins not collected in 18 communities as impact spreads across Ross-shire

25 August 2022

Waste, street cleaning and recycling centre staff walked out demanding better pay


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