Politics

Highland Council confirms strike action will go ahead as last minute pay offer arrives too late

Businesses in Ross-shire are considering closing in response to spiralling energy prices, according to a local MSP.

Thousands of people marched through Inverness this afternoon as part of a pro-independence event.

Fearn could see more than 14,000 HGV trips annually but developer says it will help 'transition towards a net zero future'

A MARCH in favour of Scottish independence is set to take over the Highland capital this weekend, with marchers expected from all over the country.

Dr Iain Kennedy immediately voiced his concerns over the 'precarious state the health and care system'

There will be no rail services across the Highlands – including on the Far North Line – on Thursday and Saturday due to strike action.

People will be selected at random to take part in a Citizens' Panel to improve how the Scottish Parliament engages with communities.

The MSP described her daughter's safe arrival as a blessing and thanked the midwifery and nursing team at Raigmore Hospital.

Nicky Marr sits down with the movers behind the bid to find out why the north is so important to green energy

Highland Council is ramping up its commitments to achieving net zero with a dedicated climate change committee.

A new forestry plan has been published by the Scottish Government as it seeks to ensure woods benefit communities, the environment and the economy.

TRANSFORMATIVE plans for a green freeport in Easter Ross have received a boost after Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross backed the project.

Though fears persist a 'raw political' decision could go against the Highlands where a freeport could 'reverse the decline'

Industry giants say the Cromarty Firth is the "only" place to site a freeport

Jobs and investment are at stake as rival bidders strive for the status offering a variety of advantages for development.

The local MP says he will seek to ease some of the difficulties is securing new employees for the company, noting its growth is being restricted.

Jamie Stone, MP for Easter Ross, has welcomed news that ScotRail is set to restore its full summer timetable from tomorrow.

What's planned for the development of the service.

Last Wednesday was a day that will stick in my memory for a very long time indeed.