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EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

He says ‘the SNP government has spent every one of its 17 years in power trying and failing to address the issue of delayed discharge’.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

One whistle-blower says 'I was feeling so fragile that I actually did not want to live any more.'

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

The proportion of those stranded in hospital in the Highlands even outstripped Glasgow with double the population.

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.

Cromarty Firth’s newbie councillors set out stalls

Targeting missed opportunities, ‘dismay’ over a reduction in services and a desire to end ‘petty politicking and posturing’.

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

She says ‘one of Labour’s very first decisions’ was to scrap winter fuel payments leaving over 800,000 pensioners with less money to heat their homes.

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

A fiery meeting saw broad support to provide a live map of proposals, support community councils and clarity on local impacts.

‘We’ve had enough’: Exactly what Highland councillors have been told ahead of crunch energy motion today

‘We’ve had enough of market-led, salami sliced energy development and transmission infrastructure that ruins our nature and landscapes’.

Highland MSP Maree Todd welcomes funding to tackle depopulation in north-west Sutherland

MSP Maree Todd has welcomed funding from the Scottish Government aimed at tackling depopulation in north-west Sutherland.

Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

The turnout was very low at just 24.6% as new Highland councillors called for greater cooperation to meet local challenges.

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

MSP Edward Mountain warns cancer ‘just worries the hell out of you constantly’ and delays can impact survival.

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

The Wilson family described Jo Farrell as ‘callous’ leading Douglas Ross to use his last FMQs as Tory leader to challenge John Swinney.

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

Lib Dems warn this could be ‘sign of things to come’ under Labour as Aberdeen gets the HQ, Glasgow and Edinburgh get a site each.

Cromarty Firth by-election candidate calls for investment in housing

Innes Munro, the Scottish Conservative candidate for the Cromarty Firth by-election, has renewed his call for significant investment in housing.

Who will Cromarty Firth ward residents choose to represent them?

The by-election takes place on Thursday with the single transferable vote system being used. Here’s how it works.

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

Highland Council has acted swiftly to set a new date to resume its full council meeting after public anger greeted Thursday evening’s adjournment.

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EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Cromarty Firth’s newbie councillors set out stalls

Cromarty Firth’s newbie councillors set out stalls

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

‘We’ve had enough’: Exactly what Highland councillors have been told ahead of crunch energy motion today

‘We’ve had enough’: Exactly what Highland councillors have been told ahead of crunch energy motion today

Highland MSP Maree Todd welcomes funding to tackle depopulation in north-west Sutherland

Highland MSP Maree Todd welcomes funding to tackle depopulation in north-west Sutherland

Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

Cromarty Firth by-election candidate calls for investment in housing

Cromarty Firth by-election candidate calls for investment in housing

Who will Cromarty Firth ward residents choose to represent them?

Who will Cromarty Firth ward residents choose to represent them?

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

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