Politics

The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross has written to NHS Highland asking about funding for hybrid closed loop systems.

Sutherland MP Jamie Stone said a parapet on the Naver bridge had collapsed and the state of the paintwork indicated corrosion.

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability

OVERSTRETCHED officers are unable to "adequately" police dangerous speeding on the North Coast 500, a worried local MP fears.

The MSP has been pressed by constituents keen to see a return of a late night service that saves them a fortune on taxis.

A 41 per cent social worker vacancy rate is affecting the team responsible 'for care and protection' of children.

MSP Edward Mountain is campaigning for a new hospital but the First Minister says 'we’re not looking at replacing Raigmore right now'

She says 'traditional music that is so incredibly special to the Highlands, and if these proposed cuts happen, where does that leave us.'

Raising fees to rent venues like halls, pitches and school halls sparks domino effect impacting many groups and organisations

A scheme which is being piloted at secondary schools across Caithness and Sutherland is set to be widened after a £1.5 million investment.

MP Jamie Stone has raised concerns over the Scottish Government's plans to designate 10 per cent of Scottish waters as Highly Protected Marine Areas.

Far north MP Jamie Stone says the Sutherland Spaceport will bring "new potential" to the area after attending the groundbreaking ceremony last week.

It comes as councillors fear the cost of hiring facilities in the north are 'threatening the very existence' of voluntary organisations.

A number of sports programmes have already moved but others may have to fold

Up to 250 new job opportunities could be launched on the back of Sutherland Spaceport, developers claimed as work started on the north coast site.

He slams Highly Protected Marine Areas as a 'notice of execution' on fishing communities and 'an incredible act of provocation'

The bid to protect biodiversity has created waves with concerns of the impact on livelihoods and questions over how well they have been thought out.

Councillor Ken Gowans says 'it’s vital that the council ensures that it is securing appropriate and proportionate costs.'

The council says 'our results over the last 11 years show a significant deterioration' which is a 'long term trend'

Far north MP Jamie Stone is calling for public inquiry into the controversial plans for an overhead power line between Spittal and Beauly.