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FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

18 June 2023
FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

18 June 2023

Badenoch A9 safety campaigner has articulated how many Highlanders feel about the A9 dualling failure


A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

14 June 2023
A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

14 June 2023

Scottish Government is accused of an 'unwillingness' to provide funding as Laura Hansler slams 'utter disregard and disrespect' to victims.'


Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023
Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023

The former First Minister is the third top SNP figure arrested in connection with party finances


Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

06 June 2023
Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

06 June 2023

Slashing council rents and reinstating an NC500 bin collection scheme could cost up to £342,000.


Fergus Ewing calls on the 'huge SNP majority' to 'tell the Green minuscule minority' that ‘we are in charge – not you’

06 June 2023
Fergus Ewing calls on the 'huge SNP majority' to 'tell the Green minuscule minority' that ‘we are in charge – not you’

Fergus Ewing calls on the 'huge SNP majority' to 'tell the Green minuscule minority' that ‘we are in charge – not you’

06 June 2023

Strathspey MSP wants Scottish Government to get tough with Greens to get A9 dualling done.


How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

29 May 2023
How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

29 May 2023

He is due to meet transport minister Kevin Stewart to find out how ‘the next steps in dualling can be moved forward with urgency.’


How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

29 May 2023
How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

29 May 2023

She says 'now we have an 18 year old dead. It is an absolutely inexcusable state of affairs.'


How many more people need to die? Kate Forbes warns 'we cannot endure this any longer'

29 May 2023
How many more people need to die? Kate Forbes warns 'we cannot endure this any longer'

How many more people need to die? Kate Forbes warns 'we cannot endure this any longer'

29 May 2023

The MSP says 'I don’t think the Highlands will tolerate that sense of fear and anguish over so many fatalities'


How many more people need to die? Fergus Ewing says 'no more excuses' on A9 dualling

29 May 2023
How many more people need to die? Fergus Ewing says 'no more excuses' on A9 dualling

How many more people need to die? Fergus Ewing says 'no more excuses' on A9 dualling

29 May 2023

The MSP has written to the Transport Minister after an 18-year-old died near Dalmagarry on Friday.


NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

28 May 2023
NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

28 May 2023

But finance bosses warned that for each year to 2026 the health board is predicting budget shortfalls averaging £74 million


Extra wheelie bin on way to every home in Badenoch and Strathspey

25 May 2023
Extra wheelie bin on way to every home in Badenoch and Strathspey

Extra wheelie bin on way to every home in Badenoch and Strathspey

25 May 2023

Recycling project will be rolled out across the Highland Council area from spring 2024 over 12 months


BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023
BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023

Cllr Angus MacDonald said: 'This is good news and will be widely welcomed by everyone, especially children.'


Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023
Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability


The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

16 May 2023
The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

16 May 2023

The figures from January shed light on adult social care in the Highlands as it teeters on the brink of collapse.


Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

15 May 2023
Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

15 May 2023

A 41 per cent social worker vacancy rate is affecting the team responsible 'for care and protection' of children.


Petition aims to make calls to replace Raigmore Hospital 'impossible to ignore'

15 May 2023
Petition aims to make calls to replace Raigmore Hospital 'impossible to ignore'

Petition aims to make calls to replace Raigmore Hospital 'impossible to ignore'

15 May 2023

Highland MSP says First Minister already recognises need to replace or fully refurbish Inverness hospital


Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023
Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023

It comes as councillors fear the cost of hiring facilities in the north are 'threatening the very existence' of voluntary organisations.


Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023
Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023

A number of sports programmes have already moved but others may have to fold


Badenoch and Strathspey could be big loser in Highland Council road repair funding

04 May 2023
Badenoch and Strathspey could be big loser in Highland Council road repair funding

Badenoch and Strathspey could be big loser in Highland Council road repair funding

04 May 2023

Strath might just receive £120k from £7.7m pot


Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

02 May 2023
Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

Highland Council proposes massive hike in developer contributions to pay for schools

02 May 2023

Councillor Ken Gowans says 'it’s vital that the council ensures that it is securing appropriate and proportionate costs.'


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