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Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

Mileage rates for healthcare staff haven’t increased since 2011

13 December 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says a staff mileage rate that hasn’t changed in a decade is penalising healthcare workers in rural areas.


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'

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.'


Second Brora loan suits all parties – Mackinnon

Second Brora loan suits all parties – Mackinnon

Second Brora loan suits all parties – Mackinnon

12 December 2023

Adam Mackinnon believes his return to Dudgeon Park on loan from Ross County will benefit everyone involved.


Strike action set to hit UHI colleges in 2024

Strike action set to hit UHI colleges in 2024

Strike action set to hit UHI colleges in 2024

12 December 2023

Staff at UHI colleges are set to join colleagues across Scotland by taking fresh strike action in 2024.


Pre-Christmas treble is Brora’s big target

Pre-Christmas treble is Brora’s big target

Pre-Christmas treble is Brora’s big target

08 December 2023

After a stop-start spell of Highland League fixtures, Brora Rangers will be targetting three wins out of three before the festive schedule kicks in.


Nicky Marr: Talking can bring comfort during festive period

Nicky Marr: Talking can bring comfort during festive period

Nicky Marr: Talking can bring comfort during festive period

06 December 2023

Take time to be kind to ourselves, focus on what matters, and lean into the love of those who we do have around us.


Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

04 December 2023

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.


Ross won’t let Brora trophy chance slip away

Ross won’t let Brora trophy chance slip away

Ross won’t let Brora trophy chance slip away

02 December 2023

The goalkeeper, on loan from Ross County, is desperate not to let his first chance at silverware slip through his fingers.


New Golspie boss targets trophy tilt

New Golspie boss targets trophy tilt

New Golspie boss targets trophy tilt

01 December 2023

Andrew Banks is back at Golspie Sutherland – and after a dominant win to kick off his second spell in charge he is aiming for silverware.


Nicky Marr: A bid farewell to the BT phone book after 150 years

Nicky Marr: A bid farewell to the BT phone book after 150 years

Nicky Marr: A bid farewell to the BT phone book after 150 years

29 November 2023

Ringing changes on part of our shared history


Nicky Marr: Trust today's youth to take ownership of their careers

Nicky Marr: Trust today's youth to take ownership of their careers

Nicky Marr: Trust today's youth to take ownership of their careers

22 November 2023

At school my only dream career was to be a Blue Peter presenter.


WATCH: Highland Pride marks Trans Day of Remembrance

WATCH: Highland Pride marks Trans Day of Remembrance

WATCH: Highland Pride marks Trans Day of Remembrance

21 November 2023

Vigils were held in both Inverness and Thurso to memorialise those trans people who had been killed over the preceding year.


Nicky Marr: Shop local this Christmas, it can make a difference

Nicky Marr: Shop local this Christmas, it can make a difference

Nicky Marr: Shop local this Christmas, it can make a difference

15 November 2023

"Shop local this Christmas. Use it or lose it. I consider myself warned."


All school strike plans suspended as union considers new pay offer

All school strike plans suspended as union considers new pay offer

All school strike plans suspended as union considers new pay offer

03 November 2023

All school strikes planned by the union UNISON have been suspended for members to consider an improved pay offer for local government workers.


Rail chaos between Inverness and Wick to stretch into next week

Rail chaos between Inverness and Wick to stretch into next week

Rail chaos between Inverness and Wick to stretch into next week

02 November 2023

Major rail disruption between Inverness and Wick is set to continue into next week as Network Rail presses on with emergency storm damage repairs.


Ariane Burgess: Government could explore a council-imposed local carbon land tax levy

Ariane Burgess: Government could explore a council-imposed local carbon land tax levy

Ariane Burgess: Government could explore a council-imposed local carbon land tax levy

01 November 2023

She says: 'The move could incentivise landowners to restore their degraded peatlands and create more woodland.'


Nicky Marr: What if we didn’t need charity fundraisers at all?

Nicky Marr: What if we didn’t need charity fundraisers at all?

Nicky Marr: What if we didn’t need charity fundraisers at all?

01 November 2023

The creativity of charity fundraising seems endless.


Nicky Marr: Will Covid inquiry really give us the whole truth?

Nicky Marr: Will Covid inquiry really give us the whole truth?

Nicky Marr: Will Covid inquiry really give us the whole truth?

25 October 2023

It’s easy to look back to when we started hearing about this mystery disease, and to forget the deep fear and uncertainty.


Nicky Marr: Is Krispy Kreme the right answer for high street?

Nicky Marr: Is Krispy Kreme the right answer for high street?

Nicky Marr: Is Krispy Kreme the right answer for high street?

18 October 2023

"Let’s really hope this new venture doesn’t cause another business to close its doors."


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


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