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Poll places Highland MSP Kate Forbes as favourite to succeed First Minister

Poll places Highland MSP Kate Forbes as favourite to succeed First Minister

Poll places Highland MSP Kate Forbes as favourite to succeed First Minister

13 February 2023

The Highland MSP has been a rising star since being elected in 2016.


FERGUS EWING: 'Once trust goes – elections are lost. And deservedly so'

FERGUS EWING: 'Once trust goes – elections are lost. And deservedly so'

FERGUS EWING: 'Once trust goes – elections are lost. And deservedly so'

12 February 2023

Veteran SNP MSP brands 'lame' A9 dualling delay excuses as balderdash – and fears more lives will be lost.


Petition calls for 'proper plan' for the A9 – north and south of Inverness

Petition calls for 'proper plan' for the A9 – north and south of Inverness

Petition calls for 'proper plan' for the A9 – north and south of Inverness

10 February 2023

Highland Liberal Democrats want people power to help speed up a plan for dualling of the A9.


How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

09 February 2023

122 people have been killed in accidents on the A9 since the start of 2009.


Highland MSP's concern for rural areas over delays to winter fuel payment

Highland MSP's concern for rural areas over delays to winter fuel payment

Highland MSP's concern for rural areas over delays to winter fuel payment

08 February 2023

Rhoda Grant has expressed concern for rural areas after delays to the winter heating payment


BREAKING NEWS: A9 dualling by 2025 'unachievable' according to Transport Secretary

BREAKING NEWS: A9 dualling by 2025 'unachievable' according to Transport Secretary

BREAKING NEWS: A9 dualling by 2025 'unachievable' according to Transport Secretary

08 February 2023

Jenny Gilruth also revealed the Moy to Tomatin section faces major delays


'Brexit was a mistake' say Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey constituents

'Brexit was a mistake' say Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey constituents

'Brexit was a mistake' say Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey constituents

03 February 2023

Nearly two-thirds of people in the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey parliamentary constituency believe Brexit was a mistake.


Room at the top of Cairngorms National Park Authority

Room at the top of Cairngorms National Park Authority

Room at the top of Cairngorms National Park Authority

03 February 2023

Xander McDade stepping down from convener role


Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

01 February 2023

As Scotland marks 20 years of access laws under the Land Reform Act, John Davidson speaks to charities and politicians on the future of outdoor access


Firefighters back strike action over pay

Firefighters back strike action over pay

Firefighters back strike action over pay

30 January 2023

Highland stations could be affected if a ‘decent offer’ is not tabled within ten days


Campaign urges young Highlanders to register to vote

Campaign urges young Highlanders to register to vote

Campaign urges young Highlanders to register to vote

30 January 2023

'Their vote is as important as anyone else's'


WATCH: Highland MSP challenges Nicola Sturgeon on 'beast' rapist in a women's prison

WATCH: Highland MSP challenges Nicola Sturgeon on 'beast' rapist in a women's prison

WATCH: Highland MSP challenges Nicola Sturgeon on 'beast' rapist in a women's prison

26 January 2023

The prisoner is on remand at Cornton Vale awaiting sentencing


Breaking: Highland Council appoints an interim chief executive amid budget struggle

Breaking: Highland Council appoints an interim chief executive amid budget struggle

Breaking: Highland Council appoints an interim chief executive amid budget struggle

20 January 2023

Kate Lackie will take over from the departing Donna Manson in February


MP launches campaign to claw back cash from energy companies for over paid bills

MP launches campaign to claw back cash from energy companies for over paid bills

MP launches campaign to claw back cash from energy companies for over paid bills

17 January 2023

Drew Hendry says direct debits are increasing without customers' agreement


Does this look ‘desolate’ or ‘sterile’ to you?

Does this look ‘desolate’ or ‘sterile’ to you?

Does this look ‘desolate’ or ‘sterile’ to you?

17 January 2023

Central Belt Greens MSP sparks anger over ‘ruined’ landscapes comments


Highland assistance on energy bills continues, says Westminster

Highland assistance on energy bills continues, says Westminster

Highland assistance on energy bills continues, says Westminster

16 January 2023

£95m put aside to compensate for remote distribution costs


Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says freeport is as much about 'pride' as jobs and the economy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says freeport is as much about 'pride' as jobs and the economy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says freeport is as much about 'pride' as jobs and the economy

13 January 2023

He says 'we don’t want our young people to have to leave home to fulfil all their dreams and ambitions'


BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

13 January 2023

The awarding of a green freeport status for the Highlands has been warmly welcomed by economic leaders across Scotland.


POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

13 January 2023

Politicians have expressed different views on the green freeport award for the Highlands.


Highlands hit by "heartbreaking" levels of serious debt, says poverty campaigner

Highlands hit by "heartbreaking" levels of serious debt, says poverty campaigner

Highlands hit by "heartbreaking" levels of serious debt, says poverty campaigner

03 January 2023

Highland families are facing “heartbreaking” levels of distress over debt as the cost of living crisis savages household budgets.


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