Politics

Laura Hansler says ‘those who have tragically lost their loved ones on the road are the reason why this is so exceptionally important.’

Convener Jackson Carlaw says the move was prompted by the ‘hundreds of responses’ from concerned locals.

Transport secretary Màiri McAllan says the 'announcement will be a welcome update for communities and businesses across the A9 corridor.'

Derek Brown aims to make a difference to outcomes in region

The audience and panel at The Inverness Courier A9 Crisis Summit were clear – safety must come first.

Read the full letter we got from the director of major projects Lawrence Shackman.

The revelation comes from calls made at The Inverness Courier's A9 Crisis Summit.

Owner of The Gatehouse near Thurso Maree McLeod says 'the process of applying for a short-term let with Highland Council was made easy.'

Highlands and Islands Green MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed the support for groups that are working to create new affordable homes for locals.

Did you head abroad this summer? Chances are you’ll have paid an extra few Euros in tourist tax.

A North Tory MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure the Highlands receive adequate drug support and rehab facilities.

Highland Council was considering the impliactions of the looming Local Visitor Levy Bill.

CALLS have been made for a dashcam safety initiative to be rolled out to help keep motorists on the A9 and A96 safe.

Westminster 'should be making hay while the sun shines'

A HIGHLAND conservative MSP has announced the launch of a summit to focus on the provision of healthcare in the region next month.

NHS Highland’s annual review is set to take place at the end of next month – with the public invited to join in.

Desktop survey says parts of Raigmore, Caithness General and Lawson Memorial hospitals are potentially problematic.

He says 'there are no ifs or buts about it, we cannot go another year, two years, three years without there being progress on the A9.'

Retired engineer George Rennie says 'to see progress we should be requiring that a program management office is established in Inverness'

We want to immediate safety improvements and dualling delivery dates