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Jamie Stone claims health system is 'crippled' as delayed discharge figures are revealed

09 January 2022
Jamie Stone claims health system is 'crippled' as delayed discharge figures are revealed

Jamie Stone claims health system is 'crippled' as delayed discharge figures are revealed

09 January 2022

North MP Jamie Stone hit out after it emerged that NHS Highland had the second-highest rate of delayed discharges across Scotland's health boards.


Wartime trail will show key role of Sinclair’s Bay in guarding against Nazi invasion

08 January 2022
Wartime trail will show key role of Sinclair’s Bay in guarding against Nazi invasion

Wartime trail will show key role of Sinclair’s Bay in guarding against Nazi invasion

08 January 2022

A World War II heritage trail is to be created around Sinclair’s Bay to show the area's importance in guarding against a potential Nazi invasion.


WATCH: Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee 'really proud' of grandad's New Year video

03 January 2022
WATCH: Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee 'really proud' of grandad's New Year video

WATCH: Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee 'really proud' of grandad's New Year video

03 January 2022

Brandon McPhee says he is "really proud" of his grandad after a video of the duo playing accordion tunes became a New Year hit on social media.


North business leader hopes to see 'entrepreneurial spirit' emerge

03 January 2022
North business leader hopes to see 'entrepreneurial spirit' emerge

North business leader hopes to see 'entrepreneurial spirit' emerge

03 January 2022

North business leader David Richardson has acknowledged that many firms will be entering 2022 with a sense of uncertainty over their futures.


The maximum number of health services must be delivered locally, not far away

02 January 2022
The maximum number of health services must be delivered locally, not far away

The maximum number of health services must be delivered locally, not far away

02 January 2022

MY HOPES FOR 2022: Jamie Stone, Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross


Not the Hogmanay we wanted – but we can look ahead with optimism, says First Minister

31 December 2021
Not the Hogmanay we wanted – but we can look ahead with optimism, says First Minister

Not the Hogmanay we wanted – but we can look ahead with optimism, says First Minister

31 December 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has said Scots can look forward to a brighter year ahead – despite the impact of Covid-19 measures on Hogmanay celebrations.


Over 90 per cent of older and vulnerable people fully vaccinated

22 December 2021
Over 90 per cent of older and vulnerable people fully vaccinated

Over 90 per cent of older and vulnerable people fully vaccinated

22 December 2021

NHS Highland has hailed the "fantastic" progress of its vaccination programme with over 170,000 booster or third dose jabs having been delivered.


CNSFund support for north Sutherland community hub and website projects

18 December 2021
CNSFund support for north Sutherland community hub and website projects

CNSFund support for north Sutherland community hub and website projects

18 December 2021

Projects at Melvich and in the Tongue, Melness and Skerray area are among the latest to be supported by the Caithness and North Sutherland Fund.


Age Scotland and SGN join forces to offer energy support for older people

18 December 2021
Age Scotland and SGN join forces to offer energy support for older people

Age Scotland and SGN join forces to offer energy support for older people

18 December 2021

A charity is launching free services to give older people a better understanding of their household energy and help them stay warm in their homes.


Online shoppers urged to avoid overspending in run-up to Christmas

16 December 2021
Online shoppers urged to avoid overspending in run-up to Christmas

Online shoppers urged to avoid overspending in run-up to Christmas

16 December 2021

Consumers have been issued with advice on how to avoid overspending as the busiest online shopping period before Christmas gets under way.


New project to reduce marine animal entanglement in creel-fishing gear

16 December 2021
New project to reduce marine animal entanglement in creel-fishing gear

New project to reduce marine animal entanglement in creel-fishing gear

16 December 2021

A joint effort is under way to reduce the level of marine animal entanglement in creel-fishing gear around Scottish waters.


Jamie Stone highlights 'joy' of panto as he tables parliamentary motion

16 December 2021
Jamie Stone highlights 'joy' of panto as he tables parliamentary motion

Jamie Stone highlights 'joy' of panto as he tables parliamentary motion

16 December 2021

Local MP Jamie Stone has tabled a parliamentary motion celebrating pantomime and calling on the UK government to support theatres and entertainers.


Highland Council's 15-year capital plan will help region recover from 'ravages' of pandemic

13 December 2021
Highland Council's 15-year capital plan will help region recover from 'ravages' of pandemic

Highland Council's 15-year capital plan will help region recover from 'ravages' of pandemic

13 December 2021

Highland Council's newly approved 15-year capital plan will help the region recover from the "ravages" of the pandemic, it has been claimed.


Far North councillor quits committee vice-chair role over 'impossible' budget pressures

08 December 2021
Far North councillor quits committee vice-chair role over 'impossible' budget pressures

Far North councillor quits committee vice-chair role over 'impossible' budget pressures

08 December 2021

Far North councillor Matthew Reiss has resigned from a senior position because of the "impossible" budget pressures facing the local authority.


Survey asks north businesses to look at key issues they will face in 2022

04 December 2021
Survey asks north businesses to look at key issues they will face in 2022

Survey asks north businesses to look at key issues they will face in 2022

04 December 2021

Businesses across the north are being invited to take part in an online survey identifying the key issues they expect to face in the year ahead.


Jamie Stone calls small businesses 'the backbone of our communities' as Lib Dems seek tax cut

03 December 2021
Jamie Stone calls small businesses 'the backbone of our communities' as Lib Dems seek tax cut

Jamie Stone calls small businesses 'the backbone of our communities' as Lib Dems seek tax cut

03 December 2021

Local shops and restaurants are "the backbone of our communities", says Jamie Stone, and they need support to help them through a tough winter.


Still much more to do in fight against HIV and Aids, says local MP Jamie Stone

02 December 2021
Still much more to do in fight against HIV and Aids, says local MP Jamie Stone

Still much more to do in fight against HIV and Aids, says local MP Jamie Stone

02 December 2021

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that there is "still much more to do" in the fight against HIV and Aids.


Maree Todd warns gender-based violence is 'endemic' as she pays tribute to local support services

01 December 2021
Maree Todd warns gender-based violence is 'endemic' as she pays tribute to local support services

Maree Todd warns gender-based violence is 'endemic' as she pays tribute to local support services

01 December 2021

Maree Todd says gender-based violence is "endemic" across Scotland with the number of domestic abuse incidents in the north having more than doubled.


Walking challenge and 'book fairy' project will help raise awareness of gender-based violence

28 November 2021
Walking challenge and 'book fairy' project will help raise awareness of gender-based violence

Walking challenge and 'book fairy' project will help raise awareness of gender-based violence

28 November 2021

A "book fairy" project and a 125-mile walking challenge will help a far north women's aid group raise awareness of violence against women and girls.


Report points to 'critical role' of north of Scotland in achieving net-zero

27 November 2021
Report points to 'critical role' of north of Scotland in achieving net-zero

Report points to 'critical role' of north of Scotland in achieving net-zero

27 November 2021

New analysis from SSEN Transmission has highlighted the "critical role" the north of Scotland will play in addressing the climate emergency.


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