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BREAKING: Scottish Government ‘desktop exercise’ rejects A9 dualling call to tackle the deadliest sections first

Fergus Ewing hits out saying claiming the Transport Scotland report is ‘no more than a sham’

A9 dualling campaigner ‘absolutely appalled’ by Transport Scotland’s response to Scottish Parliament inquiry

Laura Hansler says ‘it’s just beyond disgusting’ before adding ‘this has given the public no assurances, no reassurances’.

‘Cairngorms National Park Authority should emphatically state it will not support lynx reintroduction’

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing also discusses the latest on the A9 dualling project, in his latest column.

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop’s A9 dualling inquiry response casts doubt on commitment and funding

But in what is a major positive the Scottish Government appears open to accelerating work on the deadliest sections.

'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

Hikes to employer national insurance contributions will cost Eden Court an extra £100,000 a year, it has confirmed.

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.

Pitlochry to host Transport Scotland events on cutting speed limit by 10mph

But goods vehicles could see the speed limit increase on single and dual carriageways by 10mph.

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

The public has until February 25 to make their views known as critics slam the scheme as a waste of money.

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Highland Council consultation to be launched on Monday on making lower limits permanent in region

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Highland Council unanimously backs the move after region lost 218 beds in two years.

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Councillor Helen Crawford says ‘people are starting to say that the education committee is dysfunctional’.

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

A bid to improve information triggered a furious reaction from administration councillors.

Politics

BREAKING: Scottish Government ‘desktop exercise’ rejects A9 dualling call to tackle the deadliest sections first

A9 dualling campaigner ‘absolutely appalled’ by Transport Scotland’s response to Scottish Parliament inquiry

A9 dualling campaigner ‘absolutely appalled’ by Transport Scotland’s response to Scottish Parliament inquiry

‘Cairngorms National Park Authority should emphatically state it will not support lynx reintroduction’

‘Cairngorms National Park Authority should emphatically state it will not support lynx reintroduction’

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop’s A9 dualling inquiry response casts doubt on commitment and funding

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop’s A9 dualling inquiry response casts doubt on commitment and funding

'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

'Unrealised ambition' - £100k National Insurance hike bill for Eden Court Theatre

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Pitlochry to host Transport Scotland events on cutting speed limit by 10mph

Pitlochry to host Transport Scotland events on cutting speed limit by 10mph

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

MSP criticises doubled NHS Highland spending on antidiabetic drugs

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Bid for National Insurance exemption for struggling north care homes

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Critic slams ‘sad attempt’ to gloss over Highland Council’s education failings

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

Education debate degenerates into mudslinging at Highland Council

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