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MSP Maree Todd writes to Chancellor Rishi Sunak as cost-of-living crisis escalates

13 May 2022
MSP Maree Todd writes to Chancellor Rishi Sunak as cost-of-living crisis escalates

MSP Maree Todd writes to Chancellor Rishi Sunak as cost-of-living crisis escalates

13 May 2022

The plight of elderly constituents in the far north who are “scared” to turn on their heating has prompted MSP Maree Todd to call for action.


Bid to form new administration as negotiations continue

12 May 2022
Bid to form new administration as negotiations continue

Bid to form new administration as negotiations continue

12 May 2022

Horse-trading is under way as top councillors bid to thrash out a deal to form the new political administration of Highland Council.


Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

06 May 2022
Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

Infographic: The numbers broken down as the SNP become the largest party at Highland Council

06 May 2022

The Liberal Democrats and Greens make big gains, the Conservatives hold and Independent fall by seven


Highland Council Election: East Sutherland and Edderton winners

06 May 2022
Highland Council Election: East Sutherland and Edderton winners

Highland Council Election: East Sutherland and Edderton winners

06 May 2022

Those set to represent Ward 4 are confirmed


Highland Council Election: North, West and Central Sutherland declares

06 May 2022
Highland Council Election: North, West and Central Sutherland declares

Highland Council Election: North, West and Central Sutherland declares

06 May 2022

Independent, LibDem and SNP councillors elected to represent Ward 1


Highland Council Election: Tain and Easter Ross declares

06 May 2022
Highland Council Election: Tain and Easter Ross declares

Highland Council Election: Tain and Easter Ross declares

06 May 2022

An upset as a leading councillor is not returned to represent the ward


Watch: Highland Council Election as the first two wards are declared

06 May 2022
Watch: Highland Council Election as the first two wards are declared

Watch: Highland Council Election as the first two wards are declared

06 May 2022

So far Lib Dems, Labour SNP and the Greens have all taken seats


Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

05 May 2022
Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

Where to vote today in the Highland Council election

05 May 2022

Many rural residents may have some distance to travel but this map may help


Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022
Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022

A day before the vote here are the plans from the main political groups for the next five years


Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022
Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

Highland Council Election: The manifestos from the main political groups

04 May 2022

A day before the vote here are their plans for the next five years


First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that has reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

28 April 2022
First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that has reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

First Minister 'proud' of broadband programme that has reached just 0.2 per cent of properties

28 April 2022

MP Jamie Stone says Scottish Government connectivity promises 'have fallen woefully short'


Raigmore Hospital car park barrier system to be operational by June amid chaos concerns

23 April 2022
Raigmore Hospital car park barrier system to be operational by June amid chaos concerns

Raigmore Hospital car park barrier system to be operational by June amid chaos concerns

23 April 2022

MSP Edward Mountain called for it to be 'introduced sooner rather than later' to free up more spaces


Sex entertainment venues could be effectively banned by Highland Council

21 April 2022
Sex entertainment venues could be effectively banned by Highland Council

Sex entertainment venues could be effectively banned by Highland Council

21 April 2022

Ahead of a crunch vote several organisations cited serious concerns associated with strip clubs


Highland MSP 'horrified' at Raigmore Hospital car park congestion

21 April 2022
Highland MSP 'horrified' at Raigmore Hospital car park congestion

Highland MSP 'horrified' at Raigmore Hospital car park congestion

21 April 2022

He now calls on NHS Highland NHS Highland to finally get the barrier system working


Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal

15 April 2022
Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal

Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal

15 April 2022

Highland MSP Emma Roddick was speaking after they were fined for attending lockdown parties


Scottish Government 'only barrier' to new nuclear sites in Scotland

13 April 2022
Scottish Government 'only barrier' to new nuclear sites in Scotland

Scottish Government 'only barrier' to new nuclear sites in Scotland

13 April 2022

Caithness could host a new nuclear development – if the Scottish Government lifts its objection to the industry, according to the UK government.


Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign over 'detestable' parties

12 April 2022
Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign over 'detestable' parties

Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign over 'detestable' parties

12 April 2022

Jamie Stone said: 'It is time to cut the head from this rotting fish'


Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Liberal Democrat candidates confirmed for council elections

17 March 2022
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Liberal Democrat candidates confirmed for council elections

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Liberal Democrat candidates confirmed for council elections

17 March 2022

Former Holyrood candidate Molly Nolan among those seeking election to Highland Council in May.


Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson set to quit after 27 years

16 March 2022
Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson set to quit after 27 years

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson set to quit after 27 years

16 March 2022

The Aird and Loch Ness member will leave the local authority at the May elections


Highland Council is ranked the worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7

15 March 2022
Highland Council is ranked the worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7

Highland Council is ranked the worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7

15 March 2022

The revelations sparked calls for an overhaul of education


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