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Highlands ready to do right by Afghanistan refugees, insists Ross MP
Highlands ready to do right by Afghanistan refugees, insists Ross MP
The Highlands stand ready "to do right by those who have been forced to flee Afghanistan" but will need UK Government support to do so.
MSP quizzes minister over ban on parking on pavements and public walkways
MSP quizzes minister over ban on parking on pavements and public walkways
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has questioned Transport Minister Graeme Dey over incoming ban on parking on pavements and public walkways.
Dingwall Academy pupils are sent home at lunchtime as Covid sparks a wave of staff absences
Dingwall Academy pupils are sent home at lunchtime as Covid sparks a wave of staff absences
Head teacher Karen Cormack wrote parents that 'we have reached a point today where we do not have enough staff left to cover the full day'
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon aims to hold Indyref2 before end of 2023
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon aims to hold Indyref2 before end of 2023
She says 'our aim, Covid permitting, is that it will be in the first half of this Parliament – before the end of 2023'
Why PM's Gairloch holiday helped make history
Why PM's Gairloch holiday helped make history
100-years-ago the first meeting of the British Cabinet outside London was held in the Highlands – and here's why.
Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today
Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today
People can download a vaccination certificate from today as the Scottish Government plans to introduce new measures to require the documents.
More than 1000 pupils and 150 staff are self-isolating due to the surge in Covid cases
More than 1000 pupils and 150 staff are self-isolating due to the surge in Covid cases
Council bosses warns the pressure is mounting in tandem with the number of cases
Ross–shire MSP Kate Forbes announces that she has been a close contact of someone who tested positive for Covid
Ross–shire MSP Kate Forbes announces that she has been a close contact of someone who tested positive for Covid
And as it is not two weeks since she had her second vaccination, she is self isolating.
Commissioner asked to probe repair work
Commissioner asked to probe repair work
MSP Maree Todd wants the commissioner to probe Highland road repairs, claiming the region is being outperformed by other local authorities.
Council says it is making 'substantial progress' on IT overhaul
Council says it is making 'substantial progress' on IT overhaul
The bid to bring the service in-house could save up to £1 million a year and provide local jobs