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BREAKING: The Scottish cabinet knew for at least 5 years the A9 deadline was ‘unachievable’

14 December 2023
BREAKING: The Scottish cabinet knew for at least 5 years the A9 deadline was ‘unachievable’

BREAKING: The Scottish cabinet knew for at least 5 years the A9 deadline was ‘unachievable’

14 December 2023

Cabinet papers show the earliest completion dates were 2032 for private finance and 2034 for traditional capital finance.


A9 dualling announcement expected ‘in the coming days’ according to Scottish Government minister

13 December 2023
A9 dualling announcement expected ‘in the coming days’ according to Scottish Government minister

A9 dualling announcement expected ‘in the coming days’ according to Scottish Government minister

13 December 2023

MSP Edward Mountain asked when there would be a statement with Geroge Adam conceding 'details' would emerge 'in the coming days.'


EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

12 December 2023
EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

12 December 2023

She says 'unfortunately, the UK government’s autumn statement delivered a worst-case scenario for Scotland.'


NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023
NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.


Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

08 December 2023
Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

08 December 2023

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'


Former head teacher at Sutherland school cleared of failing to protect pupils from colleague's alleged bullying and intimidation

08 December 2023
Former head teacher at Sutherland school cleared of failing to protect pupils from colleague's alleged bullying and intimidation

Former head teacher at Sutherland school cleared of failing to protect pupils from colleague's alleged bullying and intimidation

08 December 2023

The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) dismissed more than a dozen allegations as 'not proved'.


ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'


SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

03 December 2023
SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

03 December 2023

The parties separately underlined how Scotland was energy rich but fuel poor and demand action from the UK government


New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

02 December 2023
New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

02 December 2023

The Scottish Conservatives did the analysis and then lashed out at the 'appalling betrayal' due to the “pitiful, snail-paced progress'.


Landmark Highland castle revamp is an 'opportunity to do something really special'

02 December 2023
Landmark Highland castle revamp is an 'opportunity to do something really special'

Landmark Highland castle revamp is an 'opportunity to do something really special'

02 December 2023

Chris Mather says it should be as good as 'Somerset House, a Saatchi Gallery, it is a Harry Potter all together wrapped up in one.'


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

29 November 2023
JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

29 November 2023

He says 'the promised autumn update on a new timescale has been missed – as if we’re not already used enough to missed SNP A9 deadlines.'


RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

23 November 2023
RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

23 November 2023

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'


HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

23 November 2023
HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

HIGHLAND COUNCIL BULLYING: Staff speak about abuse fed by 'institutional secrecy'

23 November 2023

One whistle-blower says 'I was feeling so fragile that I actually did not want to live any more.'


Drew Hendy is calling for a £400 energy bill rebate before the UK budget

19 November 2023
Drew Hendy is calling for a £400 energy bill rebate before the UK budget

Drew Hendy is calling for a £400 energy bill rebate before the UK budget

19 November 2023

The SNP MP says the ‘Tories must not leave families in the cold this winter.’


Highland Council aims to secure £500,000 to redevelop Whin Park at crunch meeting

16 November 2023
Highland Council aims to secure £500,000 to redevelop Whin Park at crunch meeting

Highland Council aims to secure £500,000 to redevelop Whin Park at crunch meeting

16 November 2023

But Inverness councillors will have to decide if they give up local play park funding in favour of the £500,000 project.


Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

16 November 2023
Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

16 November 2023

Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr says the routes are popular with tourists 'so there will be a further impact on our hospitality businesses.'


Loganair to end Inverness to Birmingham and Dublin flights next year

15 November 2023
Loganair to end Inverness to Birmingham and Dublin flights next year

Loganair to end Inverness to Birmingham and Dublin flights next year

15 November 2023

The airline blamed ‘the current soft market conditions and higher costs from NATS the air traffic control provider.


Pressure growing on Scottish Government over A9 as Fergus Ewing writes to transport minister

15 November 2023
Pressure growing on Scottish Government over A9 as Fergus Ewing writes to transport minister

Pressure growing on Scottish Government over A9 as Fergus Ewing writes to transport minister

15 November 2023

He demands action from Fiona Hyslop on four shovel-ready sections after 'serial' broken promises.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

14 November 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

14 November 2023

He says 'no other employer I know would have accepted his excuses and borne his costs, especially as his current salary is close to £120,000.'


Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

12 November 2023
Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

12 November 2023

Scottish Conservative MSP Sandesh Gulhane says the revelations are 'gravely concerning.'


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