Politics

The costs for a new prison in the Highlands will not remain within the estimated budget, the Scottish Government’s justice secretary admitted today.

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged to intervene over the need for "basic maintenance" tasks along several stretches of the A9 in the Highlands.

Thirteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.

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The imminent expansion of the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat at Westminster has prompted Jamie Stone to open a new constituency office.

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.

By extending its repayment on three Public Private Partnerships it would get a £68 million windfall but increase debt by £146 million.

Views are urgently sought from the public over ways Highland Council can address a £60m gap in its budget.

Maree Todd is being urged to consider her position as constituency MSP as the fallout continues over the pause on new healthcare projects.

A new report has shown that over 30,500 homes in the Highland Council area face one or more forms of housing need.

He says the stop 'places in great jeopardy the refurbishment of Raigmore’s maternity unit and projects in Caithness and Lochaber.'

Finance Minister says he is committed to 'meaningful and constructive engagement' with industry

She says 'I’m reminded dozens of times a day of the cost of being in the union.'

Easter Ross's Maxine Smith is in hot water over a spat with a fellow councillor while Caithness's Andrew Jarvie is up for 'feeling misled'.

Elderly, disabled and digitally excluded will be especially hit

SCOTTISH XL Bully dogs will be subject to the same controversial rules introduced in England, First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed.

The proposed scheme aims to provide financial relief to people in the Highlands and Islands

The north has the worst school buildings in Scotland but the council delayed the debate by more than three weeks.