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Local authority's controversial consultant appointment did not breach policy, audit concludes

22 January 2021
Local authority's controversial consultant appointment did not breach policy, audit concludes

Local authority's controversial consultant appointment did not breach policy, audit concludes

22 January 2021

News that the cash-strapped local authority hired a consultant sparked outrage from councillors and the public


First Minister extends lockdown until mid-February

19 January 2021
First Minister extends lockdown until mid-February

First Minister extends lockdown until mid-February

19 January 2021

The First Minister says community Covid transmission still too high as 'real' pressure NHS mounts


First Minister strengthens lockdown restricts, clamping down on takeaways and outdoor drinking

13 January 2021
First Minister strengthens lockdown restricts, clamping down on takeaways and outdoor drinking

First Minister strengthens lockdown restricts, clamping down on takeaways and outdoor drinking

13 January 2021

First Minister says the changes were prompted by the highest weekly death toll since May


Holyrood candidate hits out at marketing of rural Sutherland properties as second homes

11 January 2021
Holyrood candidate hits out at marketing of rural Sutherland properties as second homes

Holyrood candidate hits out at marketing of rural Sutherland properties as second homes

11 January 2021

An estate agent has been challenged over marketing rural Highland properties as second homes at a time when the region is suffering a housing crisis.


Anger over 'airbrushing out' of wind farm objections

08 January 2021
Anger over 'airbrushing out' of wind farm objections

Anger over 'airbrushing out' of wind farm objections

08 January 2021

Scottish Government ministers are ignoring local views when it comes to determining applications for wind farms in the far north, it has been claimed.


Work on delivering superfast broadband to Highlands expected to start in New Year

26 December 2020
Work on delivering superfast broadband to Highlands expected to start in New Year

Work on delivering superfast broadband to Highlands expected to start in New Year

26 December 2020

Critics say the £384 million deal is likely to be between six and seven years late despite it being a SNP manifesto promise


First Minister looks towards a Covid-free future in her Christmas message

25 December 2020
First Minister looks towards a Covid-free future in her Christmas message

First Minister looks towards a Covid-free future in her Christmas message

25 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that though 2020 has been a "very dark and difficult year" there have been moments which are worth remembering


Nicola Sturgeon urges people to remember the kindness of 2020

24 December 2020
Nicola Sturgeon urges people to remember the kindness of 2020

Nicola Sturgeon urges people to remember the kindness of 2020

24 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that though 2020 has been a "very dark and difficult year" there have been moments which are worth remembering


The 'vast majority' of food and medical supplies are entering and leaving the UK as normal, according to the PM

21 December 2020
The 'vast majority' of food and medical supplies are entering and leaving the UK as normal, according to the PM

The 'vast majority' of food and medical supplies are entering and leaving the UK as normal, according to the PM

21 December 2020

Boris Johnson said restrictions due to new Covid strain sparked fears of shortages only affected 20 per cent of freight


Tough new Covid actions 'difficult but necessary'

21 December 2020
Tough new Covid actions 'difficult but necessary'

Tough new Covid actions 'difficult but necessary'

21 December 2020

Highland MSP and Finance Minister Kate Forbes has spoken of her anguish about the need for new restrictions to be placed on the country.


Covid restrictions latest: MP Jamie Stone has concerns about a 'hard border' with England

20 December 2020
Covid restrictions latest: MP Jamie Stone has concerns about a 'hard border' with England

Covid restrictions latest: MP Jamie Stone has concerns about a 'hard border' with England

20 December 2020

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says 'these sacrifices will save lives'


Furlough scheme extended by a month

17 December 2020
Furlough scheme extended by a month

Furlough scheme extended by a month

17 December 2020

Furlough scheme will now run until the end of April and budget will be on March 3 of next year


Row as 2021 Higher and Advanced Higher exams cancelled

09 December 2020
Row as 2021 Higher and Advanced Higher exams cancelled

Row as 2021 Higher and Advanced Higher exams cancelled

09 December 2020

Education secretary John Swinney has announced the cancellation of all Higher or Advanced Higher exams in 2021.


Highland Council leader hits out after Sturgeon refuses to lift home visit ban

09 December 2020
Highland Council leader hits out after Sturgeon refuses to lift home visit ban

Highland Council leader hits out after Sturgeon refuses to lift home visit ban

09 December 2020

Councillor Margaret Davidson says the region is being left to ‘suffer the isolation’ despite a Covid rate of just 20 per 100,000


Sutherland councillors to decide how to spend Scottish Government cash of £84,000

07 December 2020
Sutherland councillors to decide how to spend Scottish Government cash of £84,000

Sutherland councillors to decide how to spend Scottish Government cash of £84,000

07 December 2020

The Town Centre Fund has attracted 11 bids from Brora, Dornoch and Golspie that total almost £300,000


Covid vaccinations to start next week, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

02 December 2020
Covid vaccinations to start next week, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Covid vaccinations to start next week, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

02 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says: 'It may well be the beginning of the end of this horrible experience'


Highlands to remain at tier one as visits to other households 'under review'

01 December 2020
Highlands to remain at tier one as visits to other households 'under review'

Highlands to remain at tier one as visits to other households 'under review'

01 December 2020

There will be no changes to the level of Covid restrictions in place in the Highlands, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed to the Scottish Parliament.


NHS Highland calls for £34 million to tackle rising Covid bill

28 November 2020
NHS Highland calls for £34 million to tackle rising Covid bill

NHS Highland calls for £34 million to tackle rising Covid bill

28 November 2020

NHS Highland will need at least another £34 million from the Scottish Government to cover the cost of Covid-related medical services.


Fears over future of Highland capital's historic Infirmary Bridge

26 November 2020
Fears over future of Highland capital's historic Infirmary Bridge

Fears over future of Highland capital's historic Infirmary Bridge

26 November 2020

Councillor Andrew Jarvie hoped to prevent the £550,000 bill spiralling further but was voted down


Nicola Sturgeon confirms Highlands to remain at tier one

24 November 2020
Nicola Sturgeon confirms Highlands to remain at tier one

Nicola Sturgeon confirms Highlands to remain at tier one

24 November 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there is now reason for 'cautious optimism' as new cases have stabilised


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