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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'


Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands MSP amid calls for further delay to implementation of Scottish Government backed scheme

Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands MSP amid calls for further delay to implementation of Scottish Government backed scheme

Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands MSP amid calls for further delay to implementation of Scottish Government backed scheme

22 January 2022

A policy requiring all householders in Scotland to install interlinked fire alarms has been described by a Highlands and Islands MSP as "shambolic".


Short-term lets legislation 'worrying' for Ross-shire says MSP

Short-term lets legislation 'worrying' for Ross-shire says MSP

Short-term lets legislation 'worrying' for Ross-shire says MSP

21 January 2022

A Highland MSP says a decision to impose further regulations on short-term lets is damaging for the hospitality and tourism sector in some areas.


'Enormous concerns' over plan for Highland maternity services

'Enormous concerns' over plan for Highland maternity services

'Enormous concerns' over plan for Highland maternity services

21 January 2022

18 medics at Raigmore go public with letter that pulls no punches.


Highland Council to set up short-term let licensing scheme as controversial Scottish Government legislation rolled out

Highland Council to set up short-term let licensing scheme as controversial Scottish Government legislation rolled out

Highland Council to set up short-term let licensing scheme as controversial Scottish Government legislation rolled out

21 January 2022

Local authorities must establish a short-term lets licensing scheme under new legislation from the Scottish Government.


'World-class' Highland trauma team must get health board support, says MSP

'World-class' Highland trauma team must get health board support, says MSP

'World-class' Highland trauma team must get health board support, says MSP

20 January 2022

Supporters say backing for the PICT service should be a no-brainer as it saves NHS Highland money.


MP Ian Blackford asks Prime Minister to "take responsibility and resign"

MP Ian Blackford asks Prime Minister to "take responsibility and resign"

MP Ian Blackford asks Prime Minister to "take responsibility and resign"

19 January 2022

Following the Downing Street party scandal, MP Ian Blackford challenged Boris Johnson in parliament, calling for his resignation.


Restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant set to be lifted from Monday

Restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant set to be lifted from Monday

Restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant set to be lifted from Monday

18 January 2022

The First Minister confirms that Scotland has 'turned the corner on the Omicron wave'


'Hidden costs of Covid likely to be with us for years to come'

'Hidden costs of Covid likely to be with us for years to come'

'Hidden costs of Covid likely to be with us for years to come'

17 January 2022

Highland Council bosses have appealed to Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to reverse the Scottish Government’s budget cuts.


'Years of failure on social care and community-based support is crippling our local health system'

'Years of failure on social care and community-based support is crippling our local health system'

'Years of failure on social care and community-based support is crippling our local health system'

17 January 2022

NHS Highland has the second worst average discharge delayed record in Scotland according to new figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats.


Wild Salmon Strategy launch by the Scottish Government

Wild Salmon Strategy launch by the Scottish Government

Wild Salmon Strategy launch by the Scottish Government

14 January 2022

An ambitious strategy which aims to bring the wild salmon population in the Highlands and the rest of Scotland back from crisis point is launched.


Homeless people charged an extra £54 on top of rent every week

Homeless people charged an extra £54 on top of rent every week

Homeless people charged an extra £54 on top of rent every week

13 January 2022

An unfair homeless charge in the Highlands may stop people from being able to access permanent accommodation, an MSP believes.


POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

13 January 2022

The vast majority of respondents feel that Prime Minister Boris Johnson should resign according to the latest poll.


POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

12 January 2022

After days of speculation Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted that he did attend the "bring your own booze" party in the Downing Street garden.


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