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How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

30 May 2023
How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

How many more people need to die? MP Drew Hendry says ‘work needs to be progressed’

30 May 2023

He is due to meet transport minister Kevin Stewart to find out how ‘the next steps in dualling can be moved forward with urgency.’


How many more people need to die? Kate Forbes warns 'we cannot endure this any longer'

30 May 2023
How many more people need to die? Kate Forbes warns 'we cannot endure this any longer'

How many more people need to die? Kate Forbes warns 'we cannot endure this any longer'

30 May 2023

The MSP says 'I don’t think the Highlands will tolerate that sense of fear and anguish over so many fatalities'


How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

30 May 2023
How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

How many more people need to die? Campaigner Laura Hansler says A9 deaths create 'generational trauma'

30 May 2023

She says 'now we have an 18 year old dead. It is an absolutely inexcusable state of affairs.'


NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

29 May 2023
NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

NHS Highland needs a bailout of almost £16m to break even

29 May 2023

But finance bosses warned that for each year to 2026 the health board is predicting budget shortfalls averaging £74 million.


Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

25 May 2023
Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

25 May 2023

Highland MSP Edward Mountain welcomed the news as he campaigns for a new acute general teaching hospital for the north.


Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

25 May 2023
Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

25 May 2023

Bins are a basic council function depended on by thousands of households. Things are set to change in a bid to boost recycling.


BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023
BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023

Cllr Angus MacDonald said: 'This is good news and will be widely welcomed by everyone, especially children.'


A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

23 May 2023
A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

23 May 2023

Scottish secretary Alister Jack says 'for this area it is a lot of high-quality, high-wage jobs coming here'.


Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023
Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability


Highland Council releases child protection action plan after Care Inspectorate criticism

16 May 2023
Highland Council releases child protection action plan after Care Inspectorate criticism

Highland Council releases child protection action plan after Care Inspectorate criticism

16 May 2023

It contains 26 measures designed to improve areas where it was thought the council fell short.


Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

15 May 2023
Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

Council warns of 'critical to catastrophic' risk that it is unable to protect children

15 May 2023

A 41 per cent social worker vacancy rate is affecting the team responsible 'for care and protection' of children.


Humza Yousaf rebuffs calls for a replacement to Raigmore Hospital for the Highlands

15 May 2023
Humza Yousaf rebuffs calls for a replacement to Raigmore Hospital for the Highlands

Humza Yousaf rebuffs calls for a replacement to Raigmore Hospital for the Highlands

15 May 2023

MSP Edward Mountain is campaigning for a new hospital but the First Minister says 'we’re not looking at replacing Raigmore right now'


Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

13 May 2023
Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

Highland Council’s IT system problems raises issues with some invoices and payments

13 May 2023

But it was confirmed that benefits and crisis payments are unaffected by the problems.


Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

11 May 2023
Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

11 May 2023

She says 'traditional music that is so incredibly special to the Highlands, and if these proposed cuts happen, where does that leave us.'


Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

11 May 2023
Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

11 May 2023

Raising fees to rent venues like halls, pitches and school halls sparks domino effect impacting many groups and organisations


Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023
Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

Children’s music lessons face substantial rise in fees in another blow to after-school activities

09 May 2023

It comes as councillors fear the cost of hiring facilities in the north are 'threatening the very existence' of voluntary organisations.


Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023
Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

Highland Council premises fees hike 'threatening the very existence' of school groups

09 May 2023

A number of sports programmes have already moved but others may have to fold


Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

07 May 2023
Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

Retired Scottish judge brands plan for juryless rape trials as 'constitutionally repugnant’

07 May 2023

Lord Uist warned that Justice Secretary Angela Constance’s proposals constituted a 'serious attack upon the independence of the judiciary'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Greens need to be reminded about the values of democracy

06 May 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Greens need to be reminded about the values of democracy

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: SNP and Greens need to be reminded about the values of democracy

06 May 2023

He says it is 'increasingly difficult to obtain straight answers' like whether what the post-2024 agriculture policy will mean for funding


Highland Council set to bail out on two north airfields but keep one

04 May 2023
Highland Council set to bail out on two north airfields but keep one

Highland Council set to bail out on two north airfields but keep one

04 May 2023

The local authority aims to retain one on Skye but either sell Plockton and lease another near Dornoch


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