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North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that nurses and carers in rural areas are being left out of pocket over travel costs.

Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members following ScotRail negotiations

Rail disruption has seen more than half the services in the north Highlands cancelled.

SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

Political leadership of the local authority sealed as Independent Bill Lobban becomes convener

Highland Council is to decide its political administration tomorrow

With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader

'Partygate' probe finds there is 'no excuse for some of the behaviour'

Sue Gray states again there were 'failures of leadership and judgement in No 10 and the Cabinet Office'

Jamie Stone urges governments to work together on literacy and numeracy 'scandal'

Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to "get a grip" on literacy and numeracy after Highland primaries fared poorly in national rankings.

Local pharmacists under threat, like rural banks and post offices, says Highlands and Islands MSP

He is 'deeply concerned that this familiar fixture' is at risk 'due to a workforce crisis'

Profile: Raymond Bremner is expected to be the new Highland Council Leader

So who is the man widely tipped to become one of the most powerful politicians in the region?

Conservatives fear SNP-Independent coalition will put Nicola Sturgeon 'in the driving seat' in Highlands

Councillors insist the focus must be on local issues

SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

The coalition deal will need to be ratified at a meeting of Highland Council on May 26

Breaking: SNP and Independents to share power at Highland Council

Sources say a deal was reached for the groups to form the political administration

MSP Maree Todd writes to Chancellor Rishi Sunak as cost-of-living crisis escalates

The plight of elderly constituents in the far north who are “scared” to turn on their heating has prompted MSP Maree Todd to call for action.

Fresh faces elected to serve in north, west and central Sutherland ward

Residents in north, west and central Sutherland ward cast their votes on Thursday May 5.

Highland MSP leads debate on LGBTQI+ alcohol harm

Emma Roddick led a debate in Scottish Parliament yesterday speaking on a newly published report and the harm of alcohol against LGBTQI+ people.

'Social justice is my main motivation', says newly elected councillor

Marianne Hutchison may be a new face at Highland Council but she’s a well known character in Lochinver.

Bid to form new administration as negotiations continue

Horse-trading is under way as top councillors bid to thrash out a deal to form the new political administration of Highland Council.

Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

North MSP claims the behaviour of some drivers is 'reckless.'

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North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'

Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members following ScotRail negotiations

Train drivers union to put improved pay offer to members following ScotRail negotiations

SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

SNP Councillor Raymond Bremner elected as Highland Council leader

Highland Council is to decide its political administration tomorrow

Highland Council is to decide its political administration tomorrow

'Partygate' probe finds there is 'no excuse for some of the behaviour'

'Partygate' probe finds there is 'no excuse for some of the behaviour'

Jamie Stone urges governments to work together on literacy and numeracy 'scandal'

Jamie Stone urges governments to work together on literacy and numeracy 'scandal'

Local pharmacists under threat, like rural banks and post offices, says Highlands and Islands MSP

Local pharmacists under threat, like rural banks and post offices, says Highlands and Islands MSP

Profile: Raymond Bremner is expected to be the new Highland Council Leader

Profile: Raymond Bremner is expected to be the new Highland Council Leader

Conservatives fear SNP-Independent coalition will put Nicola Sturgeon 'in the driving seat' in Highlands

Conservatives fear SNP-Independent coalition will put Nicola Sturgeon 'in the driving seat' in Highlands

SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

SNP and Independents confirm deal to lead Highland Council

Breaking: SNP and Independents to share power at Highland Council

Breaking: SNP and Independents to share power at Highland Council

MSP Maree Todd writes to Chancellor Rishi Sunak as cost-of-living crisis escalates

MSP Maree Todd writes to Chancellor Rishi Sunak as cost-of-living crisis escalates

Fresh faces elected to serve in north, west and central Sutherland ward

Fresh faces elected to serve in north, west and central Sutherland ward

Highland MSP leads debate on LGBTQI+ alcohol harm

Highland MSP leads debate on LGBTQI+ alcohol harm

'Social justice is my main motivation', says newly elected councillor

'Social justice is my main motivation', says newly elected councillor

Bid to form new administration as negotiations continue

Bid to form new administration as negotiations continue

Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route

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