Politics

But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.

Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'

Cuts to Network Rail increase the likelihood of railway line failures and cancellations, Highland RMT members have warned after more disruption.

Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.

593 staff past and present were overpaid and now face salary reductions, debt recovery and legal action to force the return of cash.

Edward Mountain had been under fire for the £129 bill which, while legal, drew flak from politicians who argued he shouldn't claim for his own error.

The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'

The Inverness and Nairn MSP says of Humza Yousaf's pick that 'no one has put more effort into A9 dualling than Fiona'

Fergus Ewing demands answers from Mairi McAllan about the 'complete failure to adhere to the very clear schedule.'

He says 'decisions by SNP and Green ministers in Edinburgh that will have a real impact on life here in the Highlands.'

Scottish Ministers approved the new plans to build a wind farm near Grantown-on-Spey – despite an objection from Highland Council.

The probe is aimed at finding out what went wrong so mistakes are not repeated and ensuring the new 2035 dualling deadline is reached.

Only Carrbridge remains without its own local watchdog after latest call for members

The costs for a new prison in the Highlands will not remain within the estimated budget, the Scottish Government’s justice secretary admitted today.

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.

She told the UK Covid Inquiry 'I’m not even sure I was aware that they existed.'

Thirteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.

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Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.