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Has the first shot in the Highlands just been fired in the next general election?

05 November 2023
Has the first shot in the Highlands just been fired in the next general election?

Has the first shot in the Highlands just been fired in the next general election?

05 November 2023

Accusation Independent councillors act like 'Greens do at Holyrood' as Bill Lobban bites back asking 'is there an election due?'


The Strathy's sister title wins top national award for its Dual The A9 campaign

03 November 2023
The Strathy's sister title wins top national award for its Dual The A9 campaign

The Strathy's sister title wins top national award for its Dual The A9 campaign

03 November 2023

The Inverness Courier won the News Media Association’s Making a Difference award 2023 for 'outstanding efforts in driving change'.


Ariane Burgess: Government could explore a council-imposed local carbon land tax levy

01 November 2023
Ariane Burgess: Government could explore a council-imposed local carbon land tax levy

Ariane Burgess: Government could explore a council-imposed local carbon land tax levy

01 November 2023

She says: 'The move could incentivise landowners to restore their degraded peatlands and create more woodland.'


Highland MSPs sucked into the Scottish Government's Covid WhatsApp messages scandal

01 November 2023
Highland MSPs sucked into the Scottish Government's Covid WhatsApp messages scandal

Highland MSPs sucked into the Scottish Government's Covid WhatsApp messages scandal

01 November 2023

Kate Forbes kept her messages but a government spokesman could not say the same for Maree Todd.


Furious MSPs say A9 gas works are 'strangling' the Highlands as 'disengaged' SGN slammed

31 October 2023
Furious MSPs say A9 gas works are 'strangling' the Highlands as 'disengaged' SGN slammed

Furious MSPs say A9 gas works are 'strangling' the Highlands as 'disengaged' SGN slammed

31 October 2023

Cross party fury was vented in Holyrood over two and half hour delays it is feared could lead to fatalities.


A 'significant democratic moment' hailed as Humza Yousaf called to give A9 evidence

30 October 2023
A 'significant democratic moment' hailed as Humza Yousaf called to give A9 evidence

A 'significant democratic moment' hailed as Humza Yousaf called to give A9 evidence

30 October 2023

The inquiry puts the Scottish Government under real pressure as former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has also been called.


Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon called to give evidence to A9 committee inquiry

30 October 2023
Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon called to give evidence to A9 committee inquiry

Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon called to give evidence to A9 committee inquiry

30 October 2023

In a major escalation of the petitions committee probe, MSPs are also seeking 11 years of documents from Transport Scotland.


Highland Council leaders admit that redundancies may have to be made as last resort

27 October 2023
Highland Council leaders admit that redundancies may have to be made as last resort

Highland Council leaders admit that redundancies may have to be made as last resort

27 October 2023

Local authority facing 'unprecedented' budget gap next year of £60 million to £70 million


Jamie Halcro Johnston: Local communities on the Corran Narrows Crossing have been 'failed'

25 October 2023
Jamie Halcro Johnston: Local communities on the Corran Narrows Crossing have been 'failed'

Jamie Halcro Johnston: Local communities on the Corran Narrows Crossing have been 'failed'

25 October 2023

He says 'the SNP-led Highland Council and SNP-led Scottish Government must stop passing the buck' – 'the truth of it is they both have.'


New political group at Highland Council aims to put constituents 'first and foremost'

25 October 2023
New political group at Highland Council aims to put constituents 'first and foremost'

New political group at Highland Council aims to put constituents 'first and foremost'

25 October 2023

Highland Alliance co-led by Duncan Macpherson will not whip members to 'vote against their conscience or the communities.'


Confidential contact for Highland Council staff who want to speak out on alleged bullying

24 October 2023
Confidential contact for Highland Council staff who want to speak out on alleged bullying

Confidential contact for Highland Council staff who want to speak out on alleged bullying

24 October 2023

The call comes after at least 500 staff claimed in an official survey that they were subject to bullying and harassment at work.


1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

23 October 2023
1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

1 in 10 Highland Council staff claim in survey to have been bullied

23 October 2023

Allegations include 25 physical assaults, five of sexual harassment with claims made against colleagues, bosses and even elected councillors.


SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

19 October 2023
SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

SNP will have 'more deserters than the Foreign Legion' if it fails on the A9

19 October 2023

Fergus Ewing hits back after coming under fire at the SNP conference which issued yet another dualling promise.


RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

17 October 2023
RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

RHODA GRANT: A9 inquiry evidence is an 'indictment' of the Scottish Government

17 October 2023

She says there was 'more interest in duelling between Transport Scotland and the government than dualling the road.'


SNP conference hits back at dualling critics as another A9 and A96 vow is backed

17 October 2023
SNP conference hits back at dualling critics as another A9 and A96 vow is backed

SNP conference hits back at dualling critics as another A9 and A96 vow is backed

17 October 2023

Speakers take aim: 'Time to take back possession of political football'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023
Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023

The death of the gifted Gaelic conductor, singer and teacher aged 49 sparks hundreds of tributes.


Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

09 October 2023
Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

09 October 2023

He says 'we must obtain and hear evidence from Nicola and all the other cabinet secretaries' who had responsibility for the A9 and A96.


SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023
SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023

The operator says 'the greatest risk to a normal restart on Monday is on the Highland Main Line' where flood waters remain high.


SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

08 October 2023
SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

08 October 2023

Geoff Aberdein says he would 'offer her basically whatever position she wanted' even deputy First Minister.


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