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Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.

Winter fuel payment cut among biggest worries for constituents, says Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey MP

The newly elected SNP MP said his office has opened 1,000 pieces of casework on behalf of constituents since he took on the role in July.

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

She says ‘one of Labour’s very first decisions’ was to scrap winter fuel payments leaving over 800,000 pensioners with less money to heat their homes.

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

A fiery meeting saw broad support to provide a live map of proposals, support community councils and clarity on local impacts.

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

MSP Edward Mountain warns cancer ‘just worries the hell out of you constantly’ and delays can impact survival.

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

The Wilson family described Jo Farrell as ‘callous’ leading Douglas Ross to use his last FMQs as Tory leader to challenge John Swinney.

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

Highland Council has acted swiftly to set a new date to resume its full council meeting after public anger greeted Thursday evening’s adjournment.

First Minister John Swinney signs A9 Pledge

More sections of road are to be developed in 12 months than were completed since 2007

Badenoch barracks the scene for an Indyref anniversary

The barracks were burned down in 1746 but there was plenty of fire today

Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

Just 6772 now qualify which is a drop of 88 per cent in the part of the UK with some of the harshest weather and highest fuel poverty.

ARIANE BURGESS: If you want progressive green policies, you need to vote for the Scottish Greens

She says ‘The SNP Scottish Government is reversing, diminishing, or abandoning all this progress’.

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

She says ‘The SNP need to take ownership of their mishandling of the finances and have proven they cannot be trusted with taxpayers’ money’.

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

The top team wage bill at the local authority now tops £1.5 million in salaries alone.

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

Building a Local Scotland campaigners say the country is ‘one of the least locally governed countries in the world’.

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

MSP Edward Mountain tells council leader Raymond Bremner it ‘brings the council into direct competition with local businesses’.

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Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Winter fuel payment cut among biggest worries for constituents, says Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey MP

Winter fuel payment cut among biggest worries for constituents, says Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey MP

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

First Minister John Swinney signs A9 Pledge

First Minister John Swinney signs A9 Pledge

Badenoch barracks the scene for an Indyref anniversary

Badenoch barracks the scene for an Indyref anniversary

Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

ARIANE BURGESS: If you want progressive green policies, you need to vote for the Scottish Greens

ARIANE BURGESS: If you want progressive green policies, you need to vote for the Scottish Greens

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

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