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Conservative pledge to recruit hundreds of new teachers in Highlands

18 April 2021
Conservative pledge to recruit hundreds of new teachers in Highlands

Conservative pledge to recruit hundreds of new teachers in Highlands

18 April 2021

A pledge to recruit 279 teachers in the Highlands and Islands has been welcomed by Conservative candidate Edward Mountain.


Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

14 April 2021
Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

Far north pupils set to return to classroom on Monday

14 April 2021

Pupils in the far north and elsewhere in the Highlands will be heading back to school next week.


Far north not represented on Hial board, says Stone

09 April 2021
Far north not represented on Hial board, says Stone

Far north not represented on Hial board, says Stone

09 April 2021

Air traffic centralisation could have been stopped if local representatives were on the board of Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.


Far north wind farm campaigner challenges First Minister's 'power come from people' statement

09 April 2021
Far north wind farm campaigner challenges First Minister's 'power come from people' statement

Far north wind farm campaigner challenges First Minister's 'power come from people' statement

09 April 2021

Herrick challenges, Nicola Sturgeon, to "put her money where her mouth is" when it comes to listening to the views of local people.


High cost to taxpayer of illegal fly-tipping

10 March 2021
High cost to taxpayer of illegal fly-tipping

High cost to taxpayer of illegal fly-tipping

10 March 2021

Illegal fly-tipping is costing taxpayers in Caithness and other parts of Scotland more than £2. 5 million a year.


Highland Council urged to drop loss-making fossil fuel pension investment in favour of renewable energy

08 March 2021
Highland Council urged to drop loss-making fossil fuel pension investment in favour of renewable energy

Highland Council urged to drop loss-making fossil fuel pension investment in favour of renewable energy

08 March 2021

Council's pension fund invested £46 million in fossil fuel companies, according to Friends of Earth report.


Repair bill for far north's potholed roads estimated at £16m

27 February 2021
Repair bill for far north's potholed roads estimated at £16m

Repair bill for far north's potholed roads estimated at £16m

27 February 2021

The cost of carrying out urgent repairs on roads in Caithness and Sutherland is estimated to be around £16 million


WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

20 February 2021
WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

20 February 2021

THE company behind the MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth has achieved "a huge milestone" after installing a turbine in Japan.


MSP calls for obstetric and paediatric support at far north hospital's midwife led service

12 February 2021
MSP calls for obstetric and paediatric support at far north hospital's midwife led service

MSP calls for obstetric and paediatric support at far north hospital's midwife led service

12 February 2021

Pregnant women in Caithness should have a 21st century maternity service with obstetric and paediatric support, says Rhoda Grant


Delivery of vaccine to remote areas needs to be speeded up, says MSP

28 January 2021
Delivery of vaccine to remote areas needs to be speeded up, says MSP

Delivery of vaccine to remote areas needs to be speeded up, says MSP

28 January 2021

A north MSP has urged the Scottish Government to get Covid vaccine to the remotest parts of the Highlands and Islands


Why are army not helping with vaccine roll out in Scotland? Jamie Stone calls for answers from Scottish Government ministers

15 January 2021
Why are army not helping with vaccine roll out in Scotland? Jamie Stone calls for answers from Scottish Government ministers

Why are army not helping with vaccine roll out in Scotland? Jamie Stone calls for answers from Scottish Government ministers

15 January 2021

North MP Jamie Stone wants the army to help with the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine.


Proposed new Sutherland super ward would be bigger than most UK constituencies

06 January 2021
Proposed new Sutherland super ward would be bigger than most UK constituencies

Proposed new Sutherland super ward would be bigger than most UK constituencies

06 January 2021

PLANS to cut the number of Highland councillors and reorganise wards have been described as “completely unacceptable” by an MSP.


MSP Gail Ross calls for air traffic control centralisation plan to be abandoned

31 December 2020
MSP Gail Ross calls for air traffic control centralisation plan to be abandoned

MSP Gail Ross calls for air traffic control centralisation plan to be abandoned

31 December 2020

PLANS to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services in Inverness should be scrapped, according to north MSP Gail Ross.


MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

27 December 2020
MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

27 December 2020

Tidal energy equipment, based on the MeyGen model in Caithness, is due to be installed at a site in Japan next month.


HS Highland issues advice on hospital visits as region moves into Tier 4

25 December 2020
HS Highland issues advice on hospital visits as region moves into Tier 4

HS Highland issues advice on hospital visits as region moves into Tier 4

25 December 2020

New guidance on visiting hospitals and care homes has been issued by NHS Highland as the area moves into Level 4 restrictions.


Drug and alcohol treatment programme piloted in Far North gives 'hope for the future'

18 December 2020
Drug and alcohol treatment programme piloted in Far North gives 'hope for the future'

Drug and alcohol treatment programme piloted in Far North gives 'hope for the future'

18 December 2020

A drug and alcohol abuse reduction system being piloted in Caithness could be adopted throughout Scotland


First Minister urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

17 December 2020
First Minister urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

First Minister urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

17 December 2020

Edward Mountain, has urged Nicola Sturgeon to say when the rules on household visits in the Highlands will be relaxed


New generation of MeyGen turbines on way

29 November 2020
New generation of MeyGen turbines on way

New generation of MeyGen turbines on way

29 November 2020

THE company behind the MeyGen project in the Pentland Firth is set to start manufacturing a new-style turbine.


Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

27 November 2020
Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

27 November 2020

MP Ian Blackford has apologised to a local photographer after a picture taken in Caithness caused a row and a backlash on social media


Scottish health secretary gives assurance over access to coronavirus vaccine for those living in remote areas

22 November 2020
Scottish health secretary gives assurance over access to coronavirus vaccine for those living in remote areas

Scottish health secretary gives assurance over access to coronavirus vaccine for those living in remote areas

22 November 2020

An assurance has been given to a north MSP over the coronavirus vaccine.


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