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EMMA RODDICK: I hope 2023 brings much happier news and progress

12 January 2023
EMMA RODDICK: I hope 2023 brings much happier news and progress

EMMA RODDICK: I hope 2023 brings much happier news and progress

12 January 2023

She says much work has been done and the 'underlying theme here is social justice'


Freeport boom for the Highlands as sources say the Cromarty Firth and Inverness are set to be named

12 January 2023
Freeport boom for the Highlands as sources say the Cromarty Firth and Inverness are set to be named

Freeport boom for the Highlands as sources say the Cromarty Firth and Inverness are set to be named

12 January 2023

It potentially heralds the biggest economic boost for the region since oil and gas


Highland locals to have their say on development plans for their area

12 January 2023
Highland locals to have their say on development plans for their area

Highland locals to have their say on development plans for their area

12 January 2023

Leading councillor Ken Gowans says people will 'play a proactive role in defining their future'


What is a green free port and what could it mean for the Highlands

11 January 2023
What is a green free port and what could it mean for the Highlands

What is a green free port and what could it mean for the Highlands

11 January 2023

We detail what it could do for the north and net zero amid reports the north has won the race for the free trade zone


Breaking: Highlands 'chosen as one of two green free ports'

11 January 2023
Breaking: Highlands 'chosen as one of two green free ports'

Breaking: Highlands 'chosen as one of two green free ports'

11 January 2023

The news means billions of investment and thousands of jobs


Highland Council meeting requisitioned amid fears over the budget and job losses

09 January 2023
Highland Council meeting requisitioned amid fears over the budget and job losses

Highland Council meeting requisitioned amid fears over the budget and job losses

09 January 2023

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says bosses have 'no clue, no plan and no idea'


Ones to watch 2023: Politics

06 January 2023
Ones to watch 2023: Politics

Ones to watch 2023: Politics

06 January 2023

With a new year, always comes new hope but who are likely to be among the individuals to keep tabs on in 2023?


MSP Emma Roddick says L’Arche Highland is 'transforming' the lives of disabled people in the north

06 January 2023
MSP Emma Roddick says L’Arche Highland is 'transforming' the lives of disabled people in the north

MSP Emma Roddick says L’Arche Highland is 'transforming' the lives of disabled people in the north

06 January 2023

She says 'The work of the staff and volunteers at L’Arche Highland is incredibly valuable'


Scotland's regions should have greater autonomy to boost economic performance

06 January 2023
Scotland's regions should have greater autonomy to boost economic performance

Scotland's regions should have greater autonomy to boost economic performance

06 January 2023

Business minister Ivan McKee says 'we need to ensure they can act quickly and decisively to deliver economic growth'


ARIANE BURGESS: Having more money to work with is essential but so are the bonds of community spirit

05 January 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Having more money to work with is essential but so are the bonds of community spirit

ARIANE BURGESS: Having more money to work with is essential but so are the bonds of community spirit

05 January 2023

She says 'that is why the instinct still strong in our communities, to look after one another, must be supported'


Leading councillor admits 'winter resilience performance needs to improve'

05 January 2023
Leading councillor admits 'winter resilience performance needs to improve'

Leading councillor admits 'winter resilience performance needs to improve'

05 January 2023

He said: 'Grit bins have not been replenished as often as I would’ve liked'.


Highland MSP calls on the Scottish Government to come clean over A9 dualling

05 January 2023
Highland MSP calls on the Scottish Government to come clean over A9 dualling

Highland MSP calls on the Scottish Government to come clean over A9 dualling

05 January 2023

Jamie Halcro Johnston says “it’s years off schedule. If it will ever be completed'


First phase of 'strategically important' Inverness Hydrogen Hub is complete

04 January 2023
First phase of 'strategically important' Inverness Hydrogen Hub is complete

First phase of 'strategically important' Inverness Hydrogen Hub is complete

04 January 2023

The city is on course to be among the first in the UK to have commercial production of green hydrogen


Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

04 January 2023
Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

Delayed discharge costs NHS Highland £10.7 million a year

04 January 2023

MSP Rhoda Grant says 'it’s time for Humza Yousaf to face the music'


Highland Politics in 2022: The year ended with plans for the future and questions how to pay for them

02 January 2023
Highland Politics in 2022: The year ended with plans for the future and questions how to pay for them

Highland Politics in 2022: The year ended with plans for the future and questions how to pay for them

02 January 2023

Part IV from October to December looks at the collapse of care homes, capital budgets and the end of an era


Highland Politics in 2022: A summer of strikes and turmoil turned to one of mourning

01 January 2023
Highland Politics in 2022: A summer of strikes and turmoil turned to one of mourning

Highland Politics in 2022: A summer of strikes and turmoil turned to one of mourning

01 January 2023

Part III from July to September saw a new Prime Minister come and go but the death of the Queen dominated


Rural Highland households left in the cold by 'inadequate' UK system

01 January 2023
Rural Highland households left in the cold by 'inadequate' UK system

Rural Highland households left in the cold by 'inadequate' UK system

01 January 2023

MSP Emma Roddick says 'the current cold weather payment is weak and unreliable'


Should 16 and 17 year olds be allowed to become political candidates?

01 January 2023
Should 16 and 17 year olds be allowed to become political candidates?

Should 16 and 17 year olds be allowed to become political candidates?

01 January 2023

A new electoral reform consultation is seeking to answer that question


Highland Politics in 2022: A year in review sees the Council hammered over education, the Ironworks and strip clubs

31 December 2022
Highland Politics in 2022: A year in review sees the Council hammered over education, the Ironworks and strip clubs

Highland Politics in 2022: A year in review sees the Council hammered over education, the Ironworks and strip clubs

31 December 2022

Part II covers the period from April to June with the changing of the guard at the council elections


Highland Politics in 2022: A year of crises in review from Covid to Ukraine to the NHS

30 December 2022
Highland Politics in 2022: A year of crises in review from Covid to Ukraine to the NHS

Highland Politics in 2022: A year of crises in review from Covid to Ukraine to the NHS

30 December 2022

Part I from January to March saw a pandemic subside, and the cost crisis emerge


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