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BREAKING: Caledonian Sleeper to be nationalised

BREAKING: Caledonian Sleeper to be nationalised

BREAKING: Caledonian Sleeper to be nationalised

02 March 2023

The Scottish Government will operate the Caledonian Sleeper from the end of June, after terminating the contract with Serco, seven years early.


COUNCIL BUDGET: Lib Dems seek 'extra' £23 million roads investment

COUNCIL BUDGET: Lib Dems seek 'extra' £23 million roads investment

COUNCIL BUDGET: Lib Dems seek 'extra' £23 million roads investment

02 March 2023

Lib Dem leader Alasdair Christie says current funding is 'woefully inadequate'


Kate Forbes backs £15-per-hour minimum wage raise for carers

Kate Forbes backs £15-per-hour minimum wage raise for carers

Kate Forbes backs £15-per-hour minimum wage raise for carers

01 March 2023

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes aims to raise the minimum wage for carers to £15-an-hour


Kate Forbes is the first SNP candidate to agree to public Highland hustings

Kate Forbes is the first SNP candidate to agree to public Highland hustings

Kate Forbes is the first SNP candidate to agree to public Highland hustings

01 March 2023

Highland News & Media offered to arrange the event amid the race to become First Minister


SNP hustings behind closed doors: What have they got to hide?

SNP hustings behind closed doors: What have they got to hide?

SNP hustings behind closed doors: What have they got to hide?

28 February 2023

Highland News & Media offered to facilitate, broadcast, and cover the cost of a debate in the Highlands.


Highland MSP Kate Forbes calls for leadership candidate hustings to be webcast and open to media

 Highland MSP Kate Forbes calls for leadership candidate hustings to be webcast and open to media

Highland MSP Kate Forbes calls for leadership candidate hustings to be webcast and open to media

28 February 2023

The Ross-shire based MSP says: 'I don’t believe any of the candidates have anything to hide'.


A9 dualling project: First Minister hopeful Ash Regan issues apology

A9 dualling project: First Minister hopeful Ash Regan issues apology

A9 dualling project: First Minister hopeful Ash Regan issues apology

27 February 2023

The SNP leadership candidate is sorry for the party's failure to complete the dualling of the A9 between Inverness and Perth by 2025.


WATCH: MP leads 'It's Your Money' debate

WATCH: MP leads 'It's Your Money' debate

WATCH: MP leads 'It's Your Money' debate

26 February 2023

Drew Hendry has led a debate in Westminster Hall on the practices of energy providers.


Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

Highland MSP talks of her own mental health struggles at charity celebration

24 February 2023

A Highland MSP cast light on her own mental health issues while hosting a parliamentary event celebrating the 50th anniversary of a Scottish charity.


WATCH EXCLUSIVE: Transport Minister apologises for A9 failure

WATCH EXCLUSIVE: Transport Minister apologises for A9 failure

WATCH EXCLUSIVE: Transport Minister apologises for A9 failure

23 February 2023

Jenny Gilruth says 'it should have been done by now and it will be done'


Highland MSP Halcro Johnston takes aim at SNP and Greens over A9 debate snub

Highland MSP Halcro Johnston takes aim at SNP and Greens over A9 debate snub

Highland MSP Halcro Johnston takes aim at SNP and Greens over A9 debate snub

23 February 2023

MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused local SNP MSPs of failing to put their constituents first


Kate Forbes says 'this election is about independence' not religion

Kate Forbes says 'this election is about independence' not religion

Kate Forbes says 'this election is about independence' not religion

23 February 2023

The SNP MSP has issued a statement on her social media, addressing media scrutiny.


EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by four per cent in Highlands

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by four per cent in Highlands

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by four per cent in Highlands

23 February 2023

Move comes amid £54 million deficit and cost-of-living crisis


Inverness Cathedral provost and UK equalities minister defend under-fire Forbes

Inverness Cathedral provost and UK equalities minister defend under-fire Forbes

Inverness Cathedral provost and UK equalities minister defend under-fire Forbes

22 February 2023

THE provost of Inverness Cathedral and a prominent UK cabinet member are among those to have defended under-fire MSP Kate Forbes overnight.


Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

22 February 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville has outlined support for pupils during industrial action in an open letter.


NICKY MARR: Are we tolerant if we can’t tolerate Kate Forbes’ beliefs?

NICKY MARR: Are we tolerant if we can’t tolerate Kate Forbes’ beliefs?

NICKY MARR: Are we tolerant if we can’t tolerate Kate Forbes’ beliefs?

21 February 2023

Nicky Marr ponders if we might miss out on a 'sharp, intelligent, and economically astute' next First Minister.


It's a scary time to be part of the LGBT+ community in Scotland

It's a scary time to be part of the LGBT+ community in Scotland

It's a scary time to be part of the LGBT+ community in Scotland

21 February 2023

Reporter Andrew Henderson gives his opinion on the state of LGBT+ rights in Scotland after the First Minister race put them back in the spotlight.


Drew Hendry ends his support for Kate Forbes' SNP leadership bid

Drew Hendry ends his support for Kate Forbes' SNP leadership bid

Drew Hendry ends his support for Kate Forbes' SNP leadership bid

21 February 2023

The Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP said he cannot continue to back the Highland MSP's bid to be the next First Minister.


WATCH: Kate Forbes clarifies her stance on gay marriage and abortion

WATCH: Kate Forbes clarifies her stance on gay marriage and abortion

WATCH: Kate Forbes clarifies her stance on gay marriage and abortion

21 February 2023

She says she bears 'absolutely no' animus to same sex couples and she would not change the law on terminations


Same sex marriage stance sees Kate Forbes lose support of Richard Lochhead

Same sex marriage stance sees Kate Forbes lose support of Richard Lochhead

Same sex marriage stance sees Kate Forbes lose support of Richard Lochhead

21 February 2023

The SNP leadership candidate appears to have lost the backing of the Moray MSP after she revealed she would not have voted for equal marriage.


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