Politics

Fergus Ewing hits out saying claiming the Transport Scotland report is ‘no more than a sham’

Laura Hansler says ‘it’s just beyond disgusting’ before adding ‘this has given the public no assurances, no reassurances’.

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing also discusses the latest on the A9 dualling project, in his latest column.

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.

But in what is a major positive the Scottish Government appears open to accelerating work on the deadliest sections.

Hikes to employer national insurance contributions will cost Eden Court an extra £100,000 a year, it has confirmed.

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.

But goods vehicles could see the speed limit increase on single and dual carriageways by 10mph.

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.

The public has until February 25 to make their views known as critics slam the scheme as a waste of money.

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.

Highland Council consultation to be launched on Monday on making lower limits permanent in region

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.

Highland Council unanimously backs the move after region lost 218 beds in two years.

Councillor Helen Crawford says ‘people are starting to say that the education committee is dysfunctional’.

A bid to improve information triggered a furious reaction from administration councillors.

Inverness Central councillor Dr Michael Gregson branded as “arrogant”.

Finance bosses fear that the Westminster may fall far short of making up the loss they imposed adding a significant budget pressure.

The council insist that it is one of most improved local authorities in Scotland.