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MSP calls for Far North Line rail improvements

VITAL improvements to the Far North Line and the Highland mainline would bring benefits to residents and businesses in Ross-shire, an MSP has argued.

Gritters getting ready to keep trunk road clear in winter

Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are among the 94 winter vehicles preparing for winter in the North of Scotland.

New Scottish Government payment rollout aims to make financial support for families of children with disabilities more accessible

A HIGHLAND MSP has welcomed a new financial benefit introduced by the Scottish Government for families of children with a disability.

Eat or heat? Council finance papers reveal stark reality of rural poverty

Councillors branded rural poverty a “catastrophe waiting to happen this winter” following figures provided in a finance meeting today.

'Ripples of relief' for Highland business – but Covid-19 situation still 'precarious'

'RIPPLES' of relief felt amongst Highland businesses after today's Scottish Government announcement on vaccine passport requirements.

Student awards go ahead despite challenges brought by Covid

North Highland College UHI have commended the achievements of over 200 students who completed and graduated this year.

Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on people to take Lateral Flow Tests before socialising

Highland space hub's soaring potential flagged by Ross MSP after site visit

Highland crofters looking to the sky for oppotunities have been hailed by a Ross-shire MSP following a site visit to a proposed space hub.

'Urban-centric' electric vehicle policy is 'frankly insulting' to the Highlands

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has accused the UK government of adopting an "urban-centric" policy on funding for EVs.

Young people must be at heart of recovery, says Ross MSP as she backs first Scottish Careers Week

Young people in the Highlands deserve support to ensure they are at the heart of the economic recovery after the pandemic, Maree Todd has said.

A9 should be dualled as a 'matter of honour'

Scottish Conservative backs cross-party calls: 'It's good to see at least one SNP politician brave enough to speak up'

Air Traffic Control centralisation plans still under scrutiny

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant gave a compelling statement against Hial’s ATMS centralisation plans.

MP calls for action on second homes amid housing crisis

A Ross-shire MP is urging Highland Council to help tackle the housing crisis with action on second homes and holiday lets.

MSP hails Scotland's plastic straw ban

Highland MSP Kate Forbes is welcoming news that Scotland will ban single-use plastic straws from next summer.

Ross MSP encourages local engagement on consultation

Maree Todd MSP is encouraging businesses, individuals and local communities to take part in the consultation on draft Onshore Wind Policy Statement.

Highland MP slams 'false claims' on social media as diversionary tactic over 'Tory corruption'

Mr Hendry said labelled the allegations 'deeply disappointing' and a 'shameless attempt to divert attention from the Tory corruption scandal'

New scheme to bolster community engagement in green projects to involve Alness and Invergordon

TWO Easter Ross communities are among seven in Scotland to join an initiative aiming to tackle the climate crisis.

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MSP calls for Far North Line rail improvements

Gritters getting ready to keep trunk road clear in winter

Gritters getting ready to keep trunk road clear in winter

New Scottish Government payment rollout aims to make financial support for families of children with disabilities more accessible

New Scottish Government payment rollout aims to make financial support for families of children with disabilities more accessible

Eat or heat? Council finance papers reveal stark reality of rural poverty

Eat or heat? Council finance papers reveal stark reality of rural poverty

'Ripples of relief' for Highland business – but Covid-19 situation still 'precarious'

'Ripples of relief' for Highland business – but Covid-19 situation still 'precarious'

Student awards go ahead despite challenges brought by Covid

Student awards go ahead despite challenges brought by Covid

Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

Highland space hub's soaring potential flagged by Ross MSP after site visit

Highland space hub's soaring potential flagged by Ross MSP after site visit

'Urban-centric' electric vehicle policy is 'frankly insulting' to the Highlands

'Urban-centric' electric vehicle policy is 'frankly insulting' to the Highlands

Young people must be at heart of recovery, says Ross MSP as she backs first Scottish Careers Week

Young people must be at heart of recovery, says Ross MSP as she backs first Scottish Careers Week

A9 should be dualled as a 'matter of honour'

A9 should be dualled as a 'matter of honour'

Air Traffic Control centralisation plans still under scrutiny

Air Traffic Control centralisation plans still under scrutiny

MP calls for action on second homes amid housing crisis

MP calls for action on second homes amid housing crisis

MSP hails Scotland's plastic straw ban

MSP hails Scotland's plastic straw ban

Ross MSP encourages local engagement on consultation

Ross MSP encourages local engagement on consultation

Highland MP slams 'false claims' on social media as diversionary tactic over 'Tory corruption'

Highland MP slams 'false claims' on social media as diversionary tactic over 'Tory corruption'

New scheme to bolster community engagement in green projects to involve Alness and Invergordon

New scheme to bolster community engagement in green projects to involve Alness and Invergordon

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