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

01 October 2024
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’

01 October 2024

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.


Inverness Caley Thistle enter talks about potential administration

01 October 2024
Inverness Caley Thistle enter talks about potential administration

Inverness Caley Thistle enter talks about potential administration

01 October 2024

The board have contacted BDO - the same company that handled the liquidation of Rangers.


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

30 September 2024
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

30 September 2024

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


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

26 September 2024
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

26 September 2024

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

26 September 2024
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

26 September 2024

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


First Minister John Swinney signs A9 Pledge

20 September 2024
First Minister John Swinney signs A9 Pledge

First Minister John Swinney signs A9 Pledge

20 September 2024

More sections of road are to be developed in 12 months than were completed since 2007


Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024
Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024

Just 6772 now qualify which is a drop of 88 per cent in the part of the UK with some of the harshest weather and highest fuel poverty.


BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024
BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024

The work means a 10mph convoy system will be in place as BEAR Scotland resurfaces part of the trunk road.


Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024
Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024

Newly appointed Lauren McKittrick says ‘my aim is to ensure that there are opportunities for each and every young person’.


Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024
Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024

The top team wage bill at the local authority now tops £1.5 million in salaries alone.


Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024
Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024

Building a Local Scotland campaigners say the country is ‘one of the least locally governed countries in the world’.


‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024
‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain tells council leader Raymond Bremner it ‘brings the council into direct competition with local businesses’.


Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024
Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024

Parents says additional support is not available where it should be as the focus is now on kids from deprived backgrounds.


Highland councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

05 September 2024
Highland councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

Highland councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

05 September 2024

Move paves way for local authority to ban fireworks in misuse hotspots


First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling

04 September 2024
First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling

First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling

04 September 2024

Fears for project emerged yesterday when Finance Secretary warned: “We cannot afford all of our capital commitments”


Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

04 September 2024
Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

04 September 2024

Legislation is due to come into effect in the Autumn and could pave the way to introducing a visitor levy.


Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

04 September 2024
Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

04 September 2024

Finance secretary Shona Robison warns ‘we cannot afford all of our capital commitments’


Could Highland Council ban fireworks from being sold in the region?

04 September 2024
Could Highland Council ban fireworks from being sold in the region?

Could Highland Council ban fireworks from being sold in the region?

04 September 2024

Fireworks control zones could be imposed through a community request due to ‘anti-social behaviour’


Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024
Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says it is intended to create a ‘hostile’ environment for groups from Birmingham, Derby, Liverpool and London.


Scottish Conservative leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling to be accelerated

30 August 2024
Scottish Conservative leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling to be accelerated

Scottish Conservative leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling to be accelerated

30 August 2024

In his hometown of Inverness for the hustings, he says work must accelerate ‘otherwise, we will continue to see more lives being needlessly lost’.


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