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'Putin cannot be allowed to get away with this!' says Highland convener in sharp criticism of 'tyrannical oppressor'

'Putin cannot be allowed to get away with this!' says Highland convener in sharp criticism of 'tyrannical oppressor'

'Putin cannot be allowed to get away with this!' says Highland convener in sharp criticism of 'tyrannical oppressor'

27 February 2022

Russian consul hears of 'disgust' over aggression


Highland landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine

Highland landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine

Highland landmark bridge lit up in show of solidarity over Ukraine

26 February 2022

Ness Bridge has been illuminated in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian national flag in a show of solidarity.


Two years after A82 tragedy 'nothing has changed', says mum

Two years after A82 tragedy 'nothing has changed', says mum

Two years after A82 tragedy 'nothing has changed', says mum

25 February 2022

Samantha Cousin has been campaigning for safety changes on the A82 since the death of her son, his wife and their two young children.


Highland bridge landmark to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine

Highland bridge landmark to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine

Highland bridge landmark to be illuminated in support of people of Ukraine

25 February 2022

A Highland landmark will tonight be illuminated in support of the people of Ukraine.


MSP shows support for potential green freeport

MSP shows support for potential green freeport

MSP shows support for potential green freeport

24 February 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is backing calls to bring a new green freeport to the Cromarty Firth.


MP speaks out in support of Ukraine

MP speaks out in support of Ukraine

MP speaks out in support of Ukraine

24 February 2022

The Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has openly asked for the Champions League final to be moved out of the proposed Russian venue amidst invasion concerns.


Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

Highland Council plans to hike council tax three per cent and boost roads funding by £5.5 million

23 February 2022

Its £642 million budget will be decided at a crunch meeting a week from today


All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

All Scotland's Covid legal restrictions to be lifted by March 21, First Minister confirms

23 February 2022

Wearing face masks, conducting contact tracing and vaccine passports checks will no longer be compulsory


Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

Easter Ross MP suggests hydrogen plans for north Highlands

22 February 2022

MP Jamie Stone spoke out in the House of Commons today about ther prospects for hydrogen.


POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

21 February 2022

The majority of those who took part in our online poll agree with the move to easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Schools from Monday.


MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

MSPs warn of a breakdown of trust at the Highland based Crofting Commission as a result of poor leadership

21 February 2022

Management at the Inverness-headquartered Crofting Commission has been criticised by MSPs for serious weaknesses in leadership and governance


Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

Tain youth volunteer is named as first recipient of 'Ozan Kaymak Memorial' award

21 February 2022

The Ozan Kaymak Memorial Award has been presented to YMCA youth committee member Olivia Macleod from Tain.


Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

Highland MP slams Boundary Commission over 'farcical and insulting' proposals

16 February 2022

MP Drew Hendry has said proposed changes to highland constituencies would damage communities across the north


MP backs new freeport at Cromarty Firth

MP backs new freeport at Cromarty Firth

MP backs new freeport at Cromarty Firth

16 February 2022

Upon the announcement of funding being created for two new green freeports, Jamie Stone MP has spoken out to recommend Cromarty.


Almost two million households to be given £150 payment by Scottish Government to tackle rising cost of living

Almost two million households to be given £150 payment by Scottish Government to tackle rising cost of living

Almost two million households to be given £150 payment by Scottish Government to tackle rising cost of living

10 February 2022

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the cash would go to households in council tax bands A to D and all of those eligible for council tax reduction.


Covid-19 school rules to be eased

Covid-19 school rules to be eased

Covid-19 school rules to be eased

10 February 2022

The requirement for high school pupils and staff to wear face coverings in classrooms will be removed from the end of the month.


Highland drivers not wearing seatbelts enough

Highland drivers not wearing seatbelts enough

Highland drivers not wearing seatbelts enough

10 February 2022

A new campaign is urging drivers across the Highlands and Islands to wear seatbelts more as new data reveals some never wear one.


New £2m fund from Scottish Government for outdoor education centres

New £2m fund from Scottish Government for outdoor education centres

New £2m fund from Scottish Government for outdoor education centres

08 February 2022

Outdoor education centres facing financial challenges as a result of the pandemic can apply this month to a new £2 million fund.


MSP Kate Forbes and her husband Ali Maclennan are 'absolutely delighted' to be expecting their first child

MSP Kate Forbes and her husband Ali Maclennan are 'absolutely delighted' to be expecting their first child

MSP Kate Forbes and her husband Ali Maclennan are 'absolutely delighted' to be expecting their first child

08 February 2022

The Dingwall politician says 'all being well, we’re looking forward to welcoming a new member of the family in the summer'


Local councillors fury at a 'lack of urgency' dealing with flood defence issues at Dingwall Business Park

Local councillors fury at a 'lack of urgency' dealing with flood defence issues at Dingwall Business Park

Local councillors fury at a 'lack of urgency' dealing with flood defence issues at Dingwall Business Park

05 February 2022

The problems were discovered in 2019 but since then nothing has been done so companies cannot move in


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