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Overhaul leaves the Highlands struggling with the three biggest Westminster constituencies

28 June 2023
Overhaul leaves the Highlands struggling with the three biggest Westminster constituencies

Overhaul leaves the Highlands struggling with the three biggest Westminster constituencies

28 June 2023

The final Boundary Commission report will also see Scotland lose two MPs


Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

28 June 2023
Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

Watch: Transport secretary raises doubts about a new A9 dualling deadline by the autumn

28 June 2023

Mairi MacAllan only confirmed the long-awaited Autumn update would contain 'next steps'


Police Scotland budget cuts leave the north at 'significant risk'

26 June 2023
Police Scotland budget cuts leave the north at 'significant risk'

Police Scotland budget cuts leave the north at 'significant risk'

26 June 2023

Lib Dems at Highland Council are demanding action for communities 'particularly in remote and rural locations.'


Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

25 June 2023
Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

Bid to slash charges for groups renting council properties to be decided

25 June 2023

The issue will appear returns to Highland Council but the finance bosses said it would cost £128,000 to £192,000.


Hopes of additional waste collections around NC500 could be dashed

24 June 2023
Hopes of additional waste collections around NC500 could be dashed

Hopes of additional waste collections around NC500 could be dashed

24 June 2023

A financial assessment claims it would cost between £110,000 and £150,000 depending on options


NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

24 June 2023
NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

NHS Highland confirms cancer patients set to restart treatment after staffing crisis

24 June 2023

It is planned the treatment will start in July but some patients will have to travel to other boards outside the region


Former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP Winnie Ewing dies aged 92

22 June 2023
Former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP Winnie Ewing dies aged 92

Former Highlands and Islands MSP and MEP Winnie Ewing dies aged 92

22 June 2023

Ms Ewing was an SNP icon and the mother of Inverness and Nairn MSP Fergus Ewing.


Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

21 June 2023
Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

Highland Council halts the use of contractors for non-essential housing repairs

21 June 2023

A letter to contractors states the council will put on 'hold non-essential repairs and scale back on the use of contractors.'


Jamie Stone slams Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 'cowardice' over Johnson vote

20 June 2023
Jamie Stone slams Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 'cowardice' over Johnson vote

Jamie Stone slams Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 'cowardice' over Johnson vote

20 June 2023

Mr Sunak failed to attend the vote endorsing a report that the ex-PM misled the house over the partygate scandal.


The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

19 June 2023
The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

19 June 2023

The event brings together MSPs, local interest groups and campaigners.


Brora among potential sites for Highland solar farms

15 June 2023
Brora among potential sites for Highland solar farms

Brora among potential sites for Highland solar farms

15 June 2023

Hugely ambitious early Highland Council plans have identified five potential sites for solar farms to generate power for the north.


Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

14 June 2023
Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

14 June 2023

She will report to Mairi MacAllan who is made the cabinet secretary for transport, net zero and just transition


Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

13 June 2023
Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

13 June 2023

An industry body says contractors suspect funding led to delays and Transport Scotland is considered the UK's 'worst client.'


Watchdog probe for teacher accused of not acting on 'multiple child protection concerns'

12 June 2023
Watchdog probe for teacher accused of not acting on 'multiple child protection concerns'

Watchdog probe for teacher accused of not acting on 'multiple child protection concerns'

12 June 2023

Gledfield Primary was allegedly the scene of bullying, intimidation, humiliation and physical abuse


Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023
Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023

The former First Minister is the third top SNP figure arrested in connection with party finances


Probe into 'unauthorised' weed-killer use at Ullapool Primary School amid parent anger

09 June 2023
Probe into 'unauthorised' weed-killer use at Ullapool Primary School amid parent anger

Probe into 'unauthorised' weed-killer use at Ullapool Primary School amid parent anger

09 June 2023

Parents of primary pupils have slammed Highland Council for its "incredibly uncooperative" response to concerns over weed-killer in play areas.


Ian Blackford will not be standing at the next General Election

07 June 2023
Ian Blackford will not be standing at the next General Election

Ian Blackford will not be standing at the next General Election

07 June 2023

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber says he made the decision after thinking 'long and hard'


Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

07 June 2023
Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

Uphill battle for councillors seeking to slash rental prices and boost bin collections

07 June 2023

Slashing council rents and reinstating an NC500 bin collection scheme could cost up to £342,000.


Highland Greens MSP backs plans to introduce a tourist tax to support housing

04 June 2023
Highland Greens MSP backs plans to introduce a tourist tax to support housing

Highland Greens MSP backs plans to introduce a tourist tax to support housing

04 June 2023

She says it is only fair that visitors 'make a small contribution to support our community.'


Expenses claims by Highland councillors more than triple in the last year

02 June 2023
Expenses claims by Highland councillors more than triple in the last year

Expenses claims by Highland councillors more than triple in the last year

02 June 2023

Mileage was one of the biggest rises going from just under £17,000 to £79,000 while two years ago it was just £3551


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