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Voting area overhaul leaves the Highlands struggling with the three biggest Westminster constituencies

Voting area overhaul leaves the Highlands struggling with the three biggest Westminster constituencies

Voting area overhaul leaves the Highlands struggling with the three biggest Westminster constituencies

28 June 2023

The final Boundary Commission report will also see Scotland lose two MPs


Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

28 June 2023

Mairi MacAllan only confirmed the long-awaited Autumn update would contain 'next steps'


Rise in A9 deaths is ‘inevitable’ as government is told 'it is within your power' to resolve

Rise in A9 deaths is ‘inevitable’ as government is told 'it is within your power' to resolve

Rise in A9 deaths is ‘inevitable’ as government is told 'it is within your power' to resolve

26 June 2023

Campaigner Laura Hansler fears the First Minister's 'cast iron commitment is in danger of rusting away.'


Scottish Parliament seeks public opinion on 'tourist tax'

Scottish Parliament seeks public opinion on 'tourist tax'

Scottish Parliament seeks public opinion on 'tourist tax'

26 June 2023

Businesses, tourism organisations and individuals can now have a say on the Visitor Levy Bill as it will be the focus of a new public consultation.


The Inverness Courier will host the A9 Crisis Summit in July as dualling delays drag on

The Inverness Courier will host the A9 Crisis Summit in July as dualling delays drag on

The Inverness Courier will host the A9 Crisis Summit in July as dualling delays drag on

19 June 2023

MSP Fergus Ewing says it offers the chance to find out if 'the Scottish Government's money is where the First Minister’s mouth is.'


The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

19 June 2023

The event brings together MSPs, local interest groups and campaigners.


Cancer treatment delays: 'I will not let up the unrelenting pressure on NHS Highland'

Cancer treatment delays: 'I will not let up the unrelenting pressure on NHS Highland'

Cancer treatment delays: 'I will not let up the unrelenting pressure on NHS Highland'

18 June 2023

A north MSP has vowed to press for a solution for cancer patients facing delays to their treatment.


MSP urges people in Highlands to claim cost of living support for energy bills as deadline approaches

MSP urges people in Highlands to claim cost of living support for energy bills as deadline approaches

MSP urges people in Highlands to claim cost of living support for energy bills as deadline approaches

15 June 2023

PEOPLE in the Highlands could miss out on hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of support on energy bills, according to a Labour MSP.


A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

14 June 2023

Scottish Government is accused of an 'unwillingness' to provide funding as Laura Hansler slams 'utter disregard and disrespect' to victims.'


PICTURES: First Minister officially opens National Treatment Centre at Inverness Campus

PICTURES: First Minister officially opens National Treatment Centre at Inverness Campus

PICTURES: First Minister officially opens National Treatment Centre at Inverness Campus

12 June 2023

Humza Yousaf heard from clinical teams and was also able to chat to patients during a tour.


UPDATE: Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge

UPDATE: Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge

UPDATE: Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge

11 June 2023

The former First Minister has been released without charge pending further investigation.


'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

11 June 2023

The Scottish Conservative chairman demanded First Minister Humza Yousaf take action.


Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023

The former First Minister is the third top SNP figure arrested in connection with party finances


Highland wildfire responders win praise in parliament after MSP Kate Forbes lodges motion of thanks

Highland wildfire responders win praise in parliament after MSP Kate Forbes lodges motion of thanks

Highland wildfire responders win praise in parliament after MSP Kate Forbes lodges motion of thanks

09 June 2023

FIREFIGHTERS and gamekeepers who worked tirelessly to tackle a massive wildfire near Cannich have been praised in parliament by a Highland MSP.


Highland MSP's war on dirty camping goes on

Highland MSP's war on dirty camping goes on

Highland MSP's war on dirty camping goes on

08 June 2023

First Minister responds to call for more rangers


'Flawed' Deposit Return Scheme delayed until 2025 'at the earliest'

'Flawed' Deposit Return Scheme delayed until 2025 'at the earliest'

'Flawed' Deposit Return Scheme delayed until 2025 'at the earliest'

07 June 2023

It has been announced today that the controversial Deposit Return Scheme will be delayed until at least October 2025.


Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

06 June 2023

A VITAL employment scheme which has helped thousands of young Highlanders into work but which had been under threat has been saved after a u-turn.


Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

06 June 2023

Slashing council rents and reinstating an NC500 bin collection scheme could cost up to £342,000.


How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

29 May 2023

He is due to meet transport minister Kevin Stewart to find out how ‘the next steps in dualling can be moved forward with urgency.’


How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

29 May 2023

She says 'now we have an 18 year old dead. It is an absolutely inexcusable state of affairs.'


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