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Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from Monday – First Minister

Advice urging people to work from home where possible is to be eased in favour of a hybrid working system in Scotland from Monday.

Easter Ross MP set to meet the UK government to discuss energy price crisis

MP says 'we are watching the nation plummet further into a fuel poverty crisis'

Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands MSP amid calls for further delay to implementation of Scottish Government backed scheme

A policy requiring all householders in Scotland to install interlinked fire alarms has been described by a Highlands and Islands MSP as "shambolic".

Short-term lets legislation 'worrying' for Ross-shire says MSP

A Highland MSP says a decision to impose further regulations on short-term lets is damaging for the hospitality and tourism sector in some areas.

'Enormous concerns' over plan for Highland maternity services

18 medics at Raigmore go public with letter that pulls no punches.

Highland Council to set up short-term let licensing scheme as controversial Scottish Government legislation rolled out

Local authorities must establish a short-term lets licensing scheme under new legislation from the Scottish Government.

'World-class' Highland trauma team must get health board support, says MSP

Supporters say backing for the PICT service should be a no-brainer as it saves NHS Highland money.

MP Ian Blackford asks Prime Minister to "take responsibility and resign"

Following the Downing Street party scandal, MP Ian Blackford challenged Boris Johnson in parliament, calling for his resignation.

Restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant set to be lifted from Monday

The First Minister confirms that Scotland has 'turned the corner on the Omicron wave'

'Hidden costs of Covid likely to be with us for years to come'

Highland Council bosses have appealed to Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to reverse the Scottish Government’s budget cuts.

'Years of failure on social care and community-based support is crippling our local health system'

NHS Highland has the second worst average discharge delayed record in Scotland according to new figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats.

Wild Salmon Strategy launch by the Scottish Government

An ambitious strategy which aims to bring the wild salmon population in the Highlands and the rest of Scotland back from crisis point is launched.

Homeless people charged an extra £54 on top of rent every week

An unfair homeless charge in the Highlands may stop people from being able to access permanent accommodation, an MSP believes.

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

The vast majority of respondents feel that Prime Minister Boris Johnson should resign according to the latest poll.

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

After days of speculation Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted that he did attend the "bring your own booze" party in the Downing Street garden.

MP Jamie Stone tells Boris Johnson he must resign saying 'the jig is up'

The Easter Ross MP added his voice to calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to quit over the 'partygate' controversy

CALL MADE: Community councillors are needed in these Ross-shire areas

WOULD-BE community councillors in Ross-shire are being invited to step forward for nomination.

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Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from Monday – First Minister

Easter Ross MP set to meet the UK government to discuss energy price crisis

Easter Ross MP set to meet the UK government to discuss energy price crisis

Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands MSP amid calls for further delay to implementation of Scottish Government backed scheme

Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands MSP amid calls for further delay to implementation of Scottish Government backed scheme

Short-term lets legislation 'worrying' for Ross-shire says MSP

Short-term lets legislation 'worrying' for Ross-shire says MSP

'Enormous concerns' over plan for Highland maternity services

'Enormous concerns' over plan for Highland maternity services

Highland Council to set up short-term let licensing scheme as controversial Scottish Government legislation rolled out

Highland Council to set up short-term let licensing scheme as controversial Scottish Government legislation rolled out

'World-class' Highland trauma team must get health board support, says MSP

'World-class' Highland trauma team must get health board support, says MSP

MP Ian Blackford asks Prime Minister to "take responsibility and resign"

MP Ian Blackford asks Prime Minister to "take responsibility and resign"

Restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant set to be lifted from Monday

Restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant set to be lifted from Monday

'Hidden costs of Covid likely to be with us for years to come'

'Hidden costs of Covid likely to be with us for years to come'

'Years of failure on social care and community-based support is crippling our local health system'

'Years of failure on social care and community-based support is crippling our local health system'

Wild Salmon Strategy launch by the Scottish Government

Wild Salmon Strategy launch by the Scottish Government

Homeless people charged an extra £54 on top of rent every week

Homeless people charged an extra £54 on top of rent every week

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

MP Jamie Stone tells Boris Johnson he must resign saying 'the jig is up'

MP Jamie Stone tells Boris Johnson he must resign saying 'the jig is up'

CALL MADE: Community councillors are needed in these Ross-shire areas

CALL MADE: Community councillors are needed in these Ross-shire areas

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