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'No let up' in A9 dualling project, vows Transport secretary in committee evidence

'No let up' in A9 dualling project, vows Transport secretary in committee evidence

'No let up' in A9 dualling project, vows Transport secretary in committee evidence

20 January 2024

There will be no let up in the plan to complete the dualling of the A9, Scotland's Transport Secretary has vowed.


Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

17 January 2024

Japanese giant Sumitomo Electric Industries will produce trans-national subsea cables for the renewables sector.


EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

16 January 2024

She says 'I’m reminded dozens of times a day of the cost of being in the union.'


£200 million Nigg plant is up for planning consent amid noise pollution concerns

£200 million Nigg plant is up for planning consent amid noise pollution concerns

£200 million Nigg plant is up for planning consent amid noise pollution concerns

16 January 2024

The project aims to produce trans-national subsea cables for the renewables sector and create 500 jobs.


Ross councillor's disappointment over defaced 20mph zones

Ross councillor's disappointment over defaced 20mph zones

Ross councillor's disappointment over defaced 20mph zones

14 January 2024

Councillor appeals for people to make views on 20mph zones through feedback and not vandalism.


Wester Ross communities call on UK Minister to rethink phone mast plans

Wester Ross communities call on UK Minister to rethink phone mast plans

Wester Ross communities call on UK Minister to rethink phone mast plans

14 January 2024

The proposed extension of telecommunication masts into a UNESCO biosphere is a step too far for many campaigners.


Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

Highland Council getting personal as two members are to face the standards watchdog

13 January 2024

Easter Ross's Maxine Smith is in hot water over a spat with a fellow councillor while Caithness's Andrew Jarvie is up for 'feeling misled'.


Mobile bank branch axe plans need urgent rethink, pleads Highland MSP

Mobile bank branch axe plans need urgent rethink, pleads Highland MSP

Mobile bank branch axe plans need urgent rethink, pleads Highland MSP

12 January 2024

AN urgent rethink is needed over plans to axe mobile bank branches in the Highlands.


St Clement's parent council say Highland Council is 'failing our children on a grand scale'

St Clement's parent council say Highland Council is 'failing our children on a grand scale'

St Clement's parent council say Highland Council is 'failing our children on a grand scale'

12 January 2024

Councillors' rejected a proposal to declare a 'school estate emergency' despite having the worst buildings in Scotland.


WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

WATCH: MP Drew Hendry calls for 'fairness and equity' in energy pricing with launch of Highland Energy Rebate campaign

11 January 2024

The proposed scheme aims to provide financial relief to people in the Highlands and Islands


Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

Councillors set for Highland 'school estate emergency' showdown

10 January 2024

The north has the worst school buildings in Scotland but the council delayed the debate by more than three weeks.


Easter Ross MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

Easter Ross MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

Easter Ross MP slams SNP counterparts over NHS dentistry debate absence

10 January 2024

An Easter Ross MP is claiming NHS dentistry 'is broken' and slammed his SNP counterparts for a no-show at a parliamentary debate.


ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

ARIANE BURGESS: in these challenging times when many of us feel powerless and depressed

09 January 2024

She says 'Eco-anxiety, the distress caused by these emergencies, is increasingly recognised,' asking 'how can we cope with these feelings?'


Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Scandal the 'biggest miscarriage of justice of our time'

09 January 2024

A Highland MSP has made a bid for the issue to be discussed at the Scottish Parliament.


'Devastating' roll-out of dozens of mobile masts sparks horrified plea for urgent rethink

'Devastating' roll-out of dozens of mobile masts sparks horrified plea for urgent rethink

'Devastating' roll-out of dozens of mobile masts sparks horrified plea for urgent rethink

05 January 2024

Horrified Wester Ross communities – and major heritage, outdoors and nature trusts – have called for an end to an ill-thought out mobile masts policy.


Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

03 January 2024

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has demanded action as new figures reveal 73 per cent of train stations in the region are not fully accessible.


Kate Forbes MSP reflects on a 'weighty year' and shares hopes for future

Kate Forbes MSP reflects on a 'weighty year' and shares hopes for future

Kate Forbes MSP reflects on a 'weighty year' and shares hopes for future

02 January 2024

Highland MSP Kate Forbes was a strong contender in the First Minister leadership race, winning more respect. Here she reflects on a 'weighty year'.


Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

Highlands Green MSP calls for action on heating bills

31 December 2023

Households across the Highlands will be bracing for a cold start to the new year with the increase to Ofgem’s price cap on energy bills.


'I know it’s been very difficult for so many people caught up in the weather'

'I know it’s been very difficult for so many people caught up in the weather'

'I know it’s been very difficult for so many people caught up in the weather'

30 December 2023

The MSP thanked those working to keep the rest of us safe earlier in the week amidst blocked roads and power cuts.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


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