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‘NC500 is not a racetrack’: MSP welcomes ‘proactive approach’ by police

‘NC500 is not a racetrack’: MSP welcomes ‘proactive approach’ by police

Maree Todd says she understands the frustration felt by communities over the “reckless behaviour” of a minority of drivers using the North Coast 500.

‘Tears welled up as we saw a veteran with no arms or legs going through physiotherapy’

‘Tears welled up as we saw a veteran with no arms or legs going through physiotherapy’

‘Tears welled up as we saw a veteran with no arms or legs going through physiotherapy’

West Ross-shire MP Angus MacDonald recalls taking ambulances to war-torn Ukraine.

Labour candidate says ‘Highlands and Islands deserve a strong voice’

Labour candidate says ‘Highlands and Islands deserve a strong voice’

Labour candidate says ‘Highlands and Islands deserve a strong voice’

Dualling of the A9 and rebuilding public services are among the priorities for Labour’s John Erskine in the Scottish Parliament election campaign.

Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

President Trump’s recent Executive Order creates worldwide stooshie.

BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

BBC Scotland is bringing its flagship political debate show to Inverness this month.

Big issue chewed over at Black Isle tea party as politicians drop in

Big issue chewed over at Black Isle tea party as politicians drop in

Big issue chewed over at Black Isle tea party as politicians drop in

The visit came on the back of a sobering report outlining a care home sector ‘teetering on the brink of crisis’.

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

The challenger for 2026 believes the seat is competitive ‘because my opponent is very much part of the problem’.

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says ‘People in the Highlands know we are best placed to beat the SNP’.

Lib Dem candidate David Green calls time on ‘tired SNP’ and far north ‘must be the first domino to fall’

Lib Dem candidate David Green calls time on ‘tired SNP’ and far north ‘must be the first domino to fall’

Lib Dem candidate David Green calls time on ‘tired SNP’ and far north ‘must be the first domino to fall’

Speaking at the spring conference he believes ‘we can win’ Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

The company says the ‘key component’ together with others will help deliver £100 million in community benefit for north of Scotland.

The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

The LibDem’s name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Councillor Andrew Baxter

He is the member for Fort William and Ardnamurchan and is currently MP Angus MacDonald’s chief of staff.

Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Highland LibDem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence

The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23.

Veteran Ross-shire councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Ross-shire councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Ross-shire councillor in shock resignation

‘I’m not an angel I’m just a woman and any time we make mistakes as a politician we are hung, drawn and quartered by social media.’

‘Get stuffed, take your wind turbines somewhere else’

‘Get stuffed, take your wind turbines somewhere else’

‘Get stuffed, take your wind turbines somewhere else’

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Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.

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