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Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

30 October 2024
Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

30 October 2024

Or has Rachel Reeves devastated Highland farming, whisky, business and employment?


Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

30 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

30 October 2024

But what does that mean for the Highlands including vital sectors like the whisky industry?


Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

29 October 2024
Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

29 October 2024

The average cost is steadily rising from over £14m for the first five years to more than £22 million for the last five.


Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024
Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024

That is part of a larger £278,000 annual bill to keep the public fully informed including training for community councils.


Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

26 October 2024
Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

26 October 2024

Draft petitions committee report warns that history could repeat itself identifying funding as one of many major problems


Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

25 October 2024
Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

25 October 2024

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.


Could the Highland housing emergency be deeper, more complicated and more expensive than previously thought?

18 October 2024
Could the Highland housing emergency be deeper, more complicated and more expensive than previously thought?

Could the Highland housing emergency be deeper, more complicated and more expensive than previously thought?

18 October 2024

The issue involves more than just a shortage of affordable local homes and include taxation, energy ratings and administration.


Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

18 October 2024
Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

18 October 2024

Dunbeath/Berriedale Say No to Pylons Action Group want ‘his immediate removal as leader of the council’.


RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

15 October 2024
RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

15 October 2024

She says ‘I hope that proposed refinancing solutions can ensure the long-term sustainability of the club’.


Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69

12 October 2024
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69

Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69

12 October 2024

The former SNP leader is best remembered as almost leading Scotland to independence in 2014.


‘Delays’, ‘self-congratulation’, ‘incompetence’, ‘disgust’ and ‘malpractice’ – A9 dualling rolls on

10 October 2024
‘Delays’, ‘self-congratulation’, ‘incompetence’, ‘disgust’ and ‘malpractice’ – A9 dualling rolls on

‘Delays’, ‘self-congratulation’, ‘incompetence’, ‘disgust’ and ‘malpractice’ – A9 dualling rolls on

10 October 2024

MSPs lambast the latest delay to the Tomatin to Moy section.


Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

08 October 2024
Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

08 October 2024

The proportion of those stranded in hospital in the Highlands even outstripped Glasgow with double the population.


Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

07 October 2024
Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

07 October 2024

Highland Council confirmed more than 402 laptops need work in August – a 35 per spike compared to last year.


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.


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