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SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023
SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023

It is the only one of its kind issued nationwide while 17 of 51 Flood Warnings across Scotland are in the Highlands.


SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

07 October 2023
SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

07 October 2023

Aviemore and Speyside are of ‘particular concern’ and the agency advises making the preparations in case of a flood.


SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

07 October 2023
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

07 October 2023

The persistent heavy rain in the Highlands is beginning to claim more services after trains south were cancelled.


Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

07 October 2023
Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

07 October 2023

Trains running north of Inverness remain in service as do flights out of Inverness airport.


Did Transport Scotland really expect to complete 85% of the A9 between 2024 and 2025?

06 October 2023
Did Transport Scotland really expect to complete 85% of the A9 between 2024 and 2025?

Did Transport Scotland really expect to complete 85% of the A9 between 2024 and 2025?

06 October 2023

Testimony from the ex-cabinet secretary in charge Alex Neil suggests huge stretches would have been worked on at the same time.


Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

04 October 2023
Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

04 October 2023

Alex Neil also slams the Greens view of roads – ‘you can go back to the horse and cart, see how we get on with that.’


A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

04 October 2023
A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

04 October 2023

He says Transport Scotland chose the 2025 deadline and the failure to meet the deadline is 'extremely disappointing and extremely damaging.'


EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023
EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023

She says 'it bothers me that many people have been told it’s something that happens to them, that they can’t affect.'


Defiant Fergus Ewing says 'I will not be gagged in any way, I will carry on'

29 September 2023
Defiant Fergus Ewing says 'I will not be gagged in any way, I will carry on'

Defiant Fergus Ewing says 'I will not be gagged in any way, I will carry on'

29 September 2023

He says when SNP chose Humza Yousaf over Kate Forbes the party made the biggest mistake in its history


Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

27 September 2023
Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

27 September 2023

The MSP launches astonishing attack saying 'in the old SNP it was always expected that country and constituency would come first.'


BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

27 September 2023
BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

27 September 2023

The Inverness and Nairn MSP says 'I choose to defend my constituents and let the cards fall as they will.'


ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023

She argues the 'Tories are turning their backs on a huge economic opportunity and the chance to rebuild our country.'


Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

26 September 2023
Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

26 September 2023

Sources within the party confirm the new date as it is expected he will lose the whip for a week.


Bid by Aviemore developer to build 165 homes at Inshes is met with objections

25 September 2023
Bid by Aviemore developer to build 165 homes at Inshes is met with objections

Bid by Aviemore developer to build 165 homes at Inshes is met with objections

25 September 2023

But watchdog fears 'commercial nature of the development' poses flooding risks and school capacity issues


Highland Council leaves union in the dark over budget that could cost jobs

22 September 2023
Highland Council leaves union in the dark over budget that could cost jobs

Highland Council leaves union in the dark over budget that could cost jobs

22 September 2023

GMB spokesman says 'waiting until webcast and official report is not most opportune time to release this sort of information'


Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023
Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023

It was revealed last night that some north schools will close for three days next week.


Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

20 September 2023
Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

20 September 2023

The SNP says a new date has not been determined but it will be set following Mr Ewing's recovery.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023
Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023

He argues Humza Yousaf's first Programme for Government was 'long, of little substance, and offered nothing new for the Highlands.'


Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023
Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023

Council leader Raymond Bremner warns cuts aimed at closing the budget gap would 'yet again be unprecedented.'


Highland Council vote confirms 10 school projects will not go ahead – for now

15 September 2023
Highland Council vote confirms 10 school projects will not go ahead – for now

Highland Council vote confirms 10 school projects will not go ahead – for now

15 September 2023

Exploration of options voted down as councillors argued during one of the longest ever debates in chamber


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