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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


Easter Ross MP speaks out on energy bills

Easter Ross MP speaks out on energy bills

Easter Ross MP speaks out on energy bills

03 February 2022

MP Jamie Stone welcomed news of a move to stop the spiralling energy bills but gave warning comments.


Grant joy for Ross-shire MSP

Grant joy for Ross-shire MSP

Grant joy for Ross-shire MSP

03 February 2022

MSP Maree Todd has welcomed news of new funding to support local bus services across Scotland.


MSP opposes changes to Scotrail ticket offices

MSP opposes changes to Scotrail ticket offices

MSP opposes changes to Scotrail ticket offices

02 February 2022

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant yesterday lodged her opposition to the latest Scotrail consultation.


NHS Highland decision not to fund a specialist trauma team branded 'perverse’

NHS Highland decision not to fund a specialist trauma team branded 'perverse’

NHS Highland decision not to fund a specialist trauma team branded 'perverse’

01 February 2022

Cross-party politicians are piling pressure on the health board to rethink.


MSP attacks UK Government on new Universal Credit sanctions

MSP attacks UK Government on new Universal Credit sanctions

MSP attacks UK Government on new Universal Credit sanctions

01 February 2022

MSP Maree Todd has spoken out against the new strict rules proposed to target those on universal credit seeking employment.


Ross-shire MPs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson must go

Ross-shire MPs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson must go

Ross-shire MPs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson must go

31 January 2022

Boris sorry but it's time for him to resign say Ross-shire MPs as Sue Gray report identifies failures of leadership and judgment.


Prince Andrew loses title of honorary president of Highland golf club

Prince Andrew loses title of honorary president of Highland golf club

Prince Andrew loses title of honorary president of Highland golf club

31 January 2022

Prince Andrew is no longer the honorary president of Inverness Golf Club.


Highland MSP: More needs done to stop housing being seen solely as a commodity or capital gain

Highland MSP: More needs done to stop housing being seen solely as a commodity or capital gain

Highland MSP: More needs done to stop housing being seen solely as a commodity or capital gain

29 January 2022

All short-term let properties will require a licence to ensure they are safe and the people providing them are suitable under new legislation.


'Snail's pace' frustration over tremor treatment spurs Highland MSP to step up campaign

'Snail's pace' frustration over tremor treatment spurs Highland MSP to step up campaign

'Snail's pace' frustration over tremor treatment spurs Highland MSP to step up campaign

29 January 2022

A woman has gained the support from MSP Rhoda Grant with continued backing of a petition in aid of essential tremor treatment.


Abolish standing charges from energy bills call from Highland Greens

Abolish standing charges from energy bills call from Highland Greens

Abolish standing charges from energy bills call from Highland Greens

28 January 2022

Standing charges should be abolished from energy bills, according to Green Party members in the Highlands and Islands.


Boundary Commission public hearing offers Highlanders say on proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies

Boundary Commission public hearing offers Highlanders say on proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies

Boundary Commission public hearing offers Highlanders say on proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies

28 January 2022

The Boundary Commission for Scotland has confirmed details of its public hearing timetable as it enters the next stage of its review.


Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from Monday – First Minister

Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from Monday – First Minister

Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from Monday – First Minister

25 January 2022

Advice urging people to work from home where possible is to be eased in favour of a hybrid working system in Scotland from Monday.


Easter Ross MP set to meet the UK government to discuss energy price crisis

Easter Ross MP set to meet the UK government to discuss energy price crisis

Easter Ross MP set to meet the UK government to discuss energy price crisis

24 January 2022

MP says 'we are watching the nation plummet further into a fuel poverty crisis'


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