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What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

07 May 2025
What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

07 May 2025

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.


Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

06 May 2025
Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

06 May 2025

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.


Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

05 May 2025
Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

05 May 2025

Tim Eagle says 113 police stations ‘are in need of repair or unfit for use’ telling John Swinney the ‘neglect must end’.


Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

05 May 2025
Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

05 May 2025

The Highland Council area ranked fourth in Scotland amounting to 7.5% of all total inquiries to the charity.


Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

02 May 2025
Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

02 May 2025

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.


Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

01 May 2025
Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

01 May 2025

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.


New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

30 April 2025
New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

30 April 2025

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.


Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

30 April 2025
Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

Work starts on £185m Tomatin-Moy section of A9 dualling in year the programme was due to be finished

30 April 2025

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says she has her ‘foot to the floor’ and is determined to see it through.


Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

28 April 2025
Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

28 April 2025

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.


MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

26 April 2025
MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

26 April 2025

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.


How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

25 April 2025
How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

25 April 2025

The recent figures show how much was spent by each new Westminster representative since the general election.


NHS Highland and NHS Grampian paid out a combined £34m in patient compensation

19 April 2025
NHS Highland and NHS Grampian paid out a combined £34m in patient compensation

NHS Highland and NHS Grampian paid out a combined £34m in patient compensation

19 April 2025

Scottish Government is slammed for leaving ‘frontline NHS staff dangerously overstretched and more prone to making mistakes’.


Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

07 April 2025
Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

Andrew Baxter says he can beat Kate Forbes because ‘the political tide is turning’

07 April 2025

The challenger for 2026 believes the seat is competitive ‘because my opponent is very much part of the problem’.


The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

06 April 2025
The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

06 April 2025

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says ‘People in the Highlands know we are best placed to beat the SNP’.


The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

06 April 2025
The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

The Highlands declared as the Scottish Liberal Democrats priority at Inverness conference

06 April 2025

Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says ‘People in the Highlands know we are best placed to beat the SNP’.


Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

04 April 2025
Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

04 April 2025

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.


Highland Council grants Inverallan Church planning permission for solar panels as councillors overrule officials

02 April 2025
Highland Council grants Inverallan Church planning permission for solar panels as councillors overrule officials

Highland Council grants Inverallan Church planning permission for solar panels as councillors overrule officials

02 April 2025

Cllr Bill Lobban said granting planning stops the church from ‘inevitably falling into disrepair’ and secures its future for ‘generations’.


Lib Dems name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Highland councillor Andrew Baxter

02 April 2025
Lib Dems name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Highland councillor Andrew Baxter

Lib Dems name Kate Forbes’ 2026 challenger – Highland councillor Andrew Baxter

02 April 2025

He is member for Fort William and Ardnamurchan and currently MP Angus MacDonald’s chief of staff


Report by Highland Lib Dem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

02 April 2025
Report by Highland Lib Dem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

Report by Highland Lib Dem MP Angus MacDonald exposes Highland care sector crisis as he calls for £60m rescue package

02 April 2025

Analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%


Police Scotland is aware of cold callers in the Aviemore and Dingwall areas

30 March 2025
Police Scotland is aware of cold callers in the Aviemore and Dingwall areas

Police Scotland is aware of cold callers in the Aviemore and Dingwall areas

30 March 2025

Officers say some are ‘legitimate’ but still urges people to be vigilant and report concerns.


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