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Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022

A day before the vote here the group leaders outline their plans for the next five years


ELECTION: Who are you going to vote for to represent the Black Isle on Highland Council?

ELECTION: Who are you going to vote for to represent the Black Isle on Highland Council?

ELECTION: Who are you going to vote for to represent the Black Isle on Highland Council?

03 May 2022

We asked the candidates seeking one of the three seats what they will do, here is what they said


LISTEN: First episode of new podcast mini-series on Highland book prize finalists in conversation with David Alston

LISTEN: First episode of new podcast mini-series on Highland book prize finalists in conversation with David Alston

LISTEN: First episode of new podcast mini-series on Highland book prize finalists in conversation with David Alston

30 April 2022

A mini-series in conversation with the finalists of the Highland Book Prize 2021 ahead of the awards ceremony on May 26.


What will Highland Council candidates in the Cromarty Firth ward do if elected

What will Highland Council candidates in the Cromarty Firth ward do if elected

What will Highland Council candidates in the Cromarty Firth ward do if elected

29 April 2022

In their own words they lay out what they see as their priorities.


First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that has reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that has reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that has reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

28 April 2022

That comes as Highland politicians hit out at the Scottish Government over connectivity


Easter Ross school 3-18 school campus go-ahead welcomed

Easter Ross school 3-18 school campus go-ahead welcomed

Easter Ross school 3-18 school campus go-ahead welcomed

26 April 2022

The go-ahead for the long-awaited project was welcomed – but grievances remain over the absence of a swimming pool.


MSP meets with Lloyds Banking Group

MSP meets with Lloyds Banking Group

MSP meets with Lloyds Banking Group

26 April 2022

Maree Todd MSP has met with Lloyds Banking Group following the announcement that the group are to withdraw their Bank of Scotland branch in Alness.


Almost one in four households in the Highlands still to fill in census forms

Almost one in four households in the Highlands still to fill in census forms

Almost one in four households in the Highlands still to fill in census forms

25 April 2022

Almost 25 per cent of households in the Highlands have still to fill in their census forms.


Highland MSP seeks reassurances as 44,000 people set to switch disability benefits

Highland MSP seeks reassurances as 44,000 people set to switch disability benefits

Highland MSP seeks reassurances as 44,000 people set to switch disability benefits

25 April 2022

Emma Roddick says: 'As a disabled person myself, I know what it’s like to feel non-secure'


Easter Ross MP backs Guide Dogs' campaign

Easter Ross MP backs Guide Dogs' campaign

Easter Ross MP backs Guide Dogs' campaign

25 April 2022

Lib Dem MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, Jamie Stone, has spoken out in support of new guide dog campaign.


What will Dingwall and Seaforth candidates do for you?

What will Dingwall and Seaforth candidates do for you?

What will Dingwall and Seaforth candidates do for you?

21 April 2022

Here the Dingwall and Seaforth tell us what their plans are, if elected


HN Media reporter calls out UK's rising anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric

HN Media reporter calls out UK's rising anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric

HN Media reporter calls out UK's rising anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric

19 April 2022

A north journalist and LGBTQIA+ campaigner has condemned rising discriminatory rhetoric against people of different sexualities and gender identities.


Change is on the cards for Black Isle

Change is on the cards for Black Isle

Change is on the cards for Black Isle

17 April 2022

None of the Black Isle's three incumbent councillors are seeking election this time round.


Inquiry call in wake of patient complaints about GP practice

Inquiry call in wake of patient complaints about GP practice

Inquiry call in wake of patient complaints about GP practice

15 April 2022

A full inquiry into the management of a troubled Ross-shire GP practice is needed amid mounting concerns about treatment of patients.


Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal

Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal

Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal

15 April 2022

Highland MSP Emma Roddick was speaking after they were fined for attending lockdown parties


Calls for inquiry into GP practice amid patient complaints

Calls for inquiry into GP practice amid patient complaints

Calls for inquiry into GP practice amid patient complaints

14 April 2022

A full inquiry into the management of a troubled Ross-shire GP practice is needed amid mounting concerns about treatment of patients.


POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?

POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?

POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?

14 April 2022

The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor settings will become guidance in Scotland from Monday but What do you think?


Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign

Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign

Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign

12 April 2022

Jamie Stone said: 'It is time to cut the head from this rotting fish'


Local MSP praises employee ownership model of Alness seafood business

Local MSP praises employee ownership model of Alness seafood business

Local MSP praises employee ownership model of Alness seafood business

11 April 2022

A ROSS MSP has spoken of the benefits employee ownership after a visit to an Alness-based seafood processor.


Voters face registration deadline for Highland Council poll

Voters face registration deadline for Highland Council poll

Voters face registration deadline for Highland Council poll

05 April 2022

April 18 for those aged over 16


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