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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.


Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

28 December 2023

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says the backlog cost of road repairs needed in the Highlands has soared to more than £200 million.


Highland Council in line to receive £26.7 million funding increase from Scottish Government

Highland Council in line to receive £26.7 million funding increase from Scottish Government

Highland Council in line to receive £26.7 million funding increase from Scottish Government

27 December 2023

Councils are being offered a £14 billion funding settlement from the Scottish Government, according to provisional details just published.


Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

27 December 2023

More than 1000 people have urged Scottish Government ministers to call in a decision by Highland Council to approve a controversial golf course.


Greens MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes £1.5m school meal debt write-off

Greens MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes £1.5m school meal debt write-off

Greens MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes £1.5m school meal debt write-off

25 December 2023

The Highland MSP said it would be a 'huge relief' for families.


Labour MSP Rhoda Grant pledges to enshrine 'legal Right to Food' in new year

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant pledges to enshrine 'legal Right to Food' in new year

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant pledges to enshrine 'legal Right to Food' in new year

24 December 2023

Roll out of the National Good Food Nation Plan has been delayed for six months.


Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

Tourist tax gains support from Holyrood MSPs

23 December 2023

MSPs on a Holyrood committee have backed calls for the introduction of a visitor levy in local authorities


'Light at the end of the tunnel' for A9 dualling?

'Light at the end of the tunnel' for A9 dualling?

'Light at the end of the tunnel' for A9 dualling?

22 December 2023

Ten years later than promised, but at least there may be the hope now – that was the response to the Scottish Government’s renewed bid to dual the A9.


EXCLUSIVE: First Minister Humza Yousaf signs Inverness Courier's A9 Pledge

EXCLUSIVE: First Minister Humza Yousaf signs Inverness Courier's A9 Pledge

EXCLUSIVE: First Minister Humza Yousaf signs Inverness Courier's A9 Pledge

21 December 2023

Vowing to finish dualling by 2035, he tells the people of the Highlands 'I can give you that promise, that cast iron guarantee'.


WATCH: A9 must be 'safe, reliable and resilient as possible – and that’s what the Scottish Government will deliver' says transport secretary

WATCH: A9 must be 'safe, reliable and resilient as possible – and that’s what the Scottish Government will deliver' says transport secretary

WATCH: A9 must be 'safe, reliable and resilient as possible – and that’s what the Scottish Government will deliver' says transport secretary

20 December 2023

'Nearly half of Inverness-Perth A9 route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030' says Transport Scotland.


'How can we trust you on A9 dualling?' – Highland MSPs go on attack as new timetable set

'How can we trust you on A9 dualling?' – Highland MSPs go on attack as new timetable set

'How can we trust you on A9 dualling?' – Highland MSPs go on attack as new timetable set

20 December 2023

Claim: broken promises on A9 dualling mean the public could have little trust in the Scottish Government's latest pronouncement on timescales.


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