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MSP calls on Government to set target date

MSP calls on Government to set target date

MSP calls on Government to set target date

21 September 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP Government to set a target date for the return of normal face-to-face GP services.


Highland MSP welcomes SNP "U-turn" on NHS bullying debate in Holyrood

Highland MSP welcomes SNP "U-turn" on NHS bullying debate in Holyrood

Highland MSP welcomes SNP "U-turn" on NHS bullying debate in Holyrood

19 September 2021

Edward Mountain said 'the wellbeing of some of our NHS staff is at stake and the Scottish Government cannot avoid the issue'


MP fears more redundancies when furlough scheme ends

MP fears more redundancies when furlough scheme ends

MP fears more redundancies when furlough scheme ends

18 September 2021

Local MP Drew Hendry has warned the Chancellor against withdrawing support for jobs and businesses.


MSP quizzes minister over ban on parking on pavements and public walkways

MSP quizzes minister over ban on parking on pavements and public walkways

MSP quizzes minister over ban on parking on pavements and public walkways

08 September 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has questioned Transport Minister Graeme Dey over incoming ban on parking on pavements and public walkways.


Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today

Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today

Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today

03 September 2021

People can download a vaccination certificate from today as the Scottish Government plans to introduce new measures to require the documents.


More than 1000 pupils and 150 staff are self-isolating due to the surge in Covid cases

More than 1000 pupils and 150 staff are self-isolating due to the surge in Covid cases

More than 1000 pupils and 150 staff are self-isolating due to the surge in Covid cases

02 September 2021

Council bosses warns the pressure is mounting in tandem with the number of cases


Claims Scottish Government is 'letting criminals off lightly' in Highlands

Claims Scottish Government is 'letting criminals off lightly' in Highlands

Claims Scottish Government is 'letting criminals off lightly' in Highlands

02 September 2021

More than 11,000 hours unpaid hours of work handed to criminals wiped out across region


Vandals deface photograph of Highland MSP at his Inverness office

Vandals deface photograph of Highland MSP at his Inverness office

Vandals deface photograph of Highland MSP at his Inverness office

02 September 2021

Offensive words have been written over the image of the Conservative Highlands and Islands list MSP.


Highland Council leader pledges assistance for Afghan refugees

Highland Council leader pledges assistance for Afghan refugees

Highland Council leader pledges assistance for Afghan refugees

18 August 2021

'Heart-breaking to see the harrowing scenes in Afghanistan'


Would you like to represent your local community?

Would you like to represent your local community?

Would you like to represent your local community?

10 August 2021

Interim community council elections to take place.


Scotland to move 'beyond level zero' on Monday – but Covid is not beaten, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland to move 'beyond level zero' on Monday – but Covid is not beaten, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland to move 'beyond level zero' on Monday – but Covid is not beaten, warns Nicola Sturgeon

03 August 2021

Most legal restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus will be lifted in Scotland from Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.


EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown

29 July 2021

The Finance Secretary tied the knot with Alasdair MacLennan at private ceremony earlier today


MSP calls on Scottish Government to look into pothole problems

MSP calls on Scottish Government to look into pothole problems

MSP calls on Scottish Government to look into pothole problems

19 July 2021

Number is now 'more than five times higher at 20,988 potholes over the last year'


Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

14 July 2021

The Scottish Government's School Clothing Grant has so far provided £469,000 to support 4333 school children in the Highlands.


Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

13 July 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed the move – however there would be a number of changes to what had previously been announced.


Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

06 July 2021

The British Business Bank issued 10,881 loans ranging from £2000 to £5 million


MSP tests positive for Covid-19

MSP tests positive for Covid-19

MSP tests positive for Covid-19

29 June 2021

A HIGHLAND MSP has tested positive for Covid-19, she has confirmed.


No part of Scotland will change coronavirus level

No part of Scotland will change coronavirus level

No part of Scotland will change coronavirus level

22 June 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today confirmed a delay to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the Highlands and the rest of Scotland.


Edward Mountain MSP to visit Strathspey as part of virtual summer surgery tour

Edward Mountain MSP to visit Strathspey as part of virtual summer surgery tour

Edward Mountain MSP to visit Strathspey as part of virtual summer surgery tour

22 June 2021

He will be 'meeting' constituents in Grantown, Nethy Bridge, Boat of Garten, Carrbridge and Dulnain Bridge


Decision over moving to level zero restrictions delayed

Decision over moving to level zero restrictions delayed

Decision over moving to level zero restrictions delayed

15 June 2021

Nicola Sturgeon gave update at Holyrood in her regular coronavirus briefing to fellow MSPs


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