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Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

The Boundary Commission for Scotland has confirmed details of its public hearing timetable as it enters the next stage of its review.

Encouragement to get youngsters to register and use their votes in Highlands

Those aged 16 and over and on electoral roll will be able to vote in May's Highland Council elections

Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from next week

Advice urging people to work from home where possible is to be eased in favour of a hybrid working system in Scotland from Monday.

Highland Council seeking a new £123,612 a year deputy chief executive

Some councillors still oppose the 'disappointing' move describing it as a huge political failing in local government

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

Jamie Stone has spoken of his "deep concern" over the requirement for all householders in Scotland to install interlinked fire alarms by next month.

NHS Highland gives commitment over reopening of Minor Injuries Unit at Golspie but timescale indefinite

The unit has been shut since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.

NHS Highland has the second worst record in Scotland for delayed discharge

Liberal Democrat MP Jamie Stone says 'health ministers have consistently failed to get a working system in place'

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

The vast majority of respondents feel that Prime Minister Boris Johnson should resign according to the latest poll.

Highland businesses hoping easing of restrictions is just the start

The easing of restrictions imposed before Christmas will do nothing to help small hospitality businesses, claims the Federation of Small Businesses.

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

After days of speculation Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted that he did attend the "bring your own booze" party in the Downing Street garden.

Boris Johnson must resign, says Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone

Jamie Stone declared that "the jig is up" as he added his voice to calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to quit over the "partygate" controversy.

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

But half of those attending events will need to have their vaccine status checked and to have had a booster

Jamie Stone wants 'Robin Hood tax' to help families facing soaring energy bills

A call has been made by the far north MP for "a Robin Hood tax" to be imposed on energy companies to help families facing soaring costs.

Jamie Stone claims health system is 'crippled' as delayed discharge figures are revealed

North MP Jamie Stone hit out after it emerged that NHS Highland had the second-highest rate of delayed discharges across Scotland's health boards.

Policies and resources needed to bring our communities back to life

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

The maximum number of health services must be delivered locally, not far away

MY HOPES FOR 2022: Jamie Stone, Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Not the Hogmanay we wanted – but we can look ahead with optimism, says First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon has said Scots can look forward to a brighter year ahead – despite the impact of Covid-19 measures on Hogmanay celebrations.

Politics

Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

Encouragement to get youngsters to register and use their votes in Highlands

Encouragement to get youngsters to register and use their votes in Highlands

Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from next week

Work from home guidance to be relaxed in Scotland from next week

Highland Council seeking a new £123,612 a year deputy chief executive

Highland Council seeking a new £123,612 a year deputy chief executive

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

NHS Highland gives commitment over reopening of Minor Injuries Unit at Golspie but timescale indefinite

NHS Highland gives commitment over reopening of Minor Injuries Unit at Golspie but timescale indefinite

NHS Highland has the second worst record in Scotland for delayed discharge

NHS Highland has the second worst record in Scotland for delayed discharge

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

Highland businesses hoping easing of restrictions is just the start

Highland businesses hoping easing of restrictions is just the start

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

Boris Johnson must resign, says Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone

Boris Johnson must resign, says Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

Jamie Stone wants 'Robin Hood tax' to help families facing soaring energy bills

Jamie Stone wants 'Robin Hood tax' to help families facing soaring energy bills

Jamie Stone claims health system is 'crippled' as delayed discharge figures are revealed

Jamie Stone claims health system is 'crippled' as delayed discharge figures are revealed

Policies and resources needed to bring our communities back to life

Policies and resources needed to bring our communities back to life

The maximum number of health services must be delivered locally, not far away

The maximum number of health services must be delivered locally, not far away

Not the Hogmanay we wanted – but we can look ahead with optimism, says First Minister

Not the Hogmanay we wanted – but we can look ahead with optimism, says First Minister

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