Politics

Jamie Stone MP calls for the government to tackle the high cost of delivery charges and surcharges in Caithness and other rural communities.

Project promises to attract new companies and investment while supporting operations across the country’s growing offshore wind operations.

A survey on priorities for rural areas could result in a “direct threat” to wellbeing and quality of life, a Caithness campaign group has warned.

North MP Jamie Stone believes Nicola Sturgeon is right to leave the Scottish political stage after a “tawdry time” for the former First Minister.

A Highland MSP condemned the “dangerous” rhetoric around disability payments during a Holyrood debate on planned UK welfare cuts.

Far north MP Jamie Stone has accused the Scottish Government of failing elderly and vulnerable patients over unacceptable A&E waiting times.

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

Jamie Stone has pledged to continue speaking up on healthcare for women, arguing that females deserve equal access regardless of where they live.

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

But senior Highland Council official Malcolm Macleod insists the local authority’s ears are open on thorny questions like VAT.

The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.

Scotland reaches target for the first time as wellbeing minister and far north MSP Maree Todd hails ‘encouraging’ figures.

Council leader Raymond Bremner says there are 3000 not claiming pension credit and for me that is half the town of Wick’

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

Highland Council says 3000 more people could claim pension credits and therefore get winter fuel payments.

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has called out the impact of changes to Employers National Insurance contributions.

The idea is to create a sixth form college accessible online to all pupils in the Highlands to ramp-up learning and attainment.