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Scottish election campaign halted out of respect for Prince Philip

The SNP, Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats all confirmed they would stop campaigning with immediate effect

Highland-based election candidate spells out porn concerns

The dangers of young people having access to pornographic materials is being highlighted by election candidate Philipp Tanzer.

Establishing a Highland medical school would help to resolve NHS Highland’s recruitment challenges, it is claimed.

Last year, the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) lodged proposals with the Scottish Government to establish a new medical school.

Almost 9,000 self-harm mental health incidents across the Highlands and the north of Scotland demands action, says election candidate

Molly Nolan, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, described the new figures as “devastating”

We need to go further on social and affordable homes, says Ross-based SNP candidate Maree Todd

SNP candidate Maree Todd has acknowledged Scotland’s leading status on social rented housing but says there is a 'need to go further' here.

Black Isle junction 'conflicts' underline case for action

Independent consultants say more needs to be done to improve road safety at the notorious Munlochy junction in a report for Transport Scotland.

Scottish Government rejects Labour’s stricken care home nationalisation call

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant had called for stricken care homes put up for sale to be transferred to NHS Highland control.

Scotland's seniors urgently need 'accessible and adaptable' housing, says new report

Scotland's seniors want help to stay in their own homes and have made clear what they need in terms of housing provision, a charity report states.

Black Isle environmental stalwart has announced her intention to stand in Scottish parliament elections by sharing campaign slogan

Anne Thomas is number two on the Green regional list, and if opinion polls are correct could become a an MSP.

Haven dream takes huge step forward with £1.75m funding to support new centre for disabled young people in Highlands

The Scottish Government has approved funding up to £1.75 million for a centre for young people with disabilities and complex needs in the Highlands

Register to vote plea issued ahead of Scottish elections

HIGHLANDERS are being urged not to miss out on their right to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections.

Prospective MSPs seeking election in May's Scottish elections can now formally register as candidates

Both constituency and regional list seats are now open for registration

Roadmap 'very welcome' for Highland businesses – but many 'laden with massive debts and in crisis'

Highland businesses will be 'pleasantly surprised' at plans for the reopening of the economy – though some may not make it to the end of April.

Ross-shire MSP to join Dounreay team in Caithness after Holyrood election

North MSP Gail Ross has announced she is to take up a new role at Dounreay after the election.

Highland Matters – new political group forms on Highland Council

Four Highland councillors, previously from the SNP and one Green member, have today joined forces to form their own council political alliance.

Have your say on BBC Scotland's Debate Night

Would you like to be a virtual audience member on a topical BBC show?

Farmers hit by Brexit and Covid 'double whammy' benefit from pandemic funding

Funding to farmers and crofters to help keep Scotland’s food production moving during the pandemic has been delivered ahead of schedule.

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Scottish election campaign halted out of respect for Prince Philip

Highland-based election candidate spells out porn concerns

Highland-based election candidate spells out porn concerns

Establishing a Highland medical school would help to resolve NHS Highland’s recruitment challenges, it is claimed.

Establishing a Highland medical school would help to resolve NHS Highland’s recruitment challenges, it is claimed.

Almost 9,000 self-harm mental health incidents across the Highlands and the north of Scotland demands action, says election candidate

Almost 9,000 self-harm mental health incidents across the Highlands and the north of Scotland demands action, says election candidate

We need to go further on social and affordable homes, says Ross-based SNP candidate Maree Todd

We need to go further on social and affordable homes, says Ross-based SNP candidate Maree Todd

Black Isle junction 'conflicts' underline case for action

Black Isle junction 'conflicts' underline case for action

Scottish Government rejects Labour’s stricken care home nationalisation call

Scottish Government rejects Labour’s stricken care home nationalisation call

Scotland's seniors urgently need 'accessible and adaptable' housing, says new report

Scotland's seniors urgently need 'accessible and adaptable' housing, says new report

Black Isle environmental stalwart has announced her intention to stand in Scottish parliament elections by sharing campaign slogan

Black Isle environmental stalwart has announced her intention to stand in Scottish parliament elections by sharing campaign slogan

Haven dream takes huge step forward with £1.75m funding to support new centre for disabled young people in Highlands

Haven dream takes huge step forward with £1.75m funding to support new centre for disabled young people in Highlands

Register to vote plea issued ahead of Scottish elections

Register to vote plea issued ahead of Scottish elections

Prospective MSPs seeking election in May's Scottish elections can now formally register as candidates

Prospective MSPs seeking election in May's Scottish elections can now formally register as candidates

Roadmap 'very welcome' for Highland businesses – but many 'laden with massive debts and in crisis'

Roadmap 'very welcome' for Highland businesses – but many 'laden with massive debts and in crisis'

Ross-shire MSP to join Dounreay team in Caithness after Holyrood election

Ross-shire MSP to join Dounreay team in Caithness after Holyrood election

Highland Matters – new political group forms on Highland Council

Highland Matters – new political group forms on Highland Council

Have your say on BBC Scotland's Debate Night

Have your say on BBC Scotland's Debate Night

Farmers hit by Brexit and Covid 'double whammy' benefit from pandemic funding

Farmers hit by Brexit and Covid 'double whammy' benefit from pandemic funding

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