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Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

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.

Ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ‘wise to depart the political stage’, says Jamie Stone

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

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

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

Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

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

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

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 vows to keep fighting for women’s healthcare equality

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

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

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.

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

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

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

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.

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

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

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

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

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

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

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

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

Highland Council is set to invest £870,000 in bid to dig thousands out of poverty

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

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

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

Unclaimed benefits of £70 million sparks creation of Highland poverty and equality commission

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

MSP says changes to Employers National Insurance in care sector are ‘devastating’

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

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Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

Ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ‘wise to depart the political stage’, says Jamie Stone

Ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ‘wise to depart the political stage’, says Jamie Stone

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

20mph speed limit consultation feedback being examined ahead of crunch vote

Jamie Stone vows to keep fighting for women’s healthcare equality

Jamie Stone vows to keep fighting for women’s healthcare equality

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

U-turn on single malt whisky definition welcomed by Highland MPs

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

50mph speed limit plans will be ‘carefully assessed’ after record-breaking consultation feedback

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

Inverness Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr: ‘Spoiler alert, I am not in favour of the visitor levy’

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

NHS Highland falls behind national child and adolescent mental health treatment times

Highland Council is set to invest £870,000 in bid to dig thousands out of poverty

Highland Council is set to invest £870,000 in bid to dig thousands out of poverty

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

Unclaimed benefits of £70 million sparks creation of Highland poverty and equality commission

Unclaimed benefits of £70 million sparks creation of Highland poverty and equality commission

MSP says changes to Employers National Insurance in care sector are ‘devastating’

MSP says changes to Employers National Insurance in care sector are ‘devastating’

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