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Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

02 February 2024
Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

02 February 2024

Sources confirm that on top of Transport Scotland’s announcement of drop-in sessions Fiona Hyslop as the ‘delivery plan takes to the road.’


RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024
RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024

She says the recent bad weather 'shone a light on the difficulty of travelling for healthcare and the dangers of centralised health services.'


Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

30 January 2024
Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

30 January 2024

She told the UK Covid Inquiry 'I’m not even sure I was aware that they existed.'


Caley Thistle's £40 million bid for 'financial security' set for decision day

29 January 2024
Caley Thistle's £40 million bid for 'financial security' set for decision day

Caley Thistle's £40 million bid for 'financial security' set for decision day

29 January 2024

But Highland Council is recommending refusing the plans despite officials withdrawing objections.


Black Isle Brewery hopes to move to Inverness could attract 20,000 visitors

29 January 2024
Black Isle Brewery hopes to move to Inverness could attract 20,000 visitors

Black Isle Brewery hopes to move to Inverness could attract 20,000 visitors

29 January 2024

The Ross-shire brewer aims to relocate to a site at the retail park with a visitors centre, bar and restaurant.


Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

29 January 2024
Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

29 January 2024

Officials say the proposal 'does not meet any of the criteria for the development of housing in the rural area'.


Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

28 January 2024
Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

28 January 2024

Highland Council has received advance notice of a full planning application.


A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

28 January 2024
A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

28 January 2024

Jackson Carlaw says there was ‘drift’ but ‘the rest of Scotland was left completely in the dark’ but still no clear answers.


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024
Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

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


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024
Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

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


WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

25 January 2024
WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

25 January 2024

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


Council hopes accounting move will bring in millions to plug £60 million blackhole

25 January 2024
Council hopes accounting move will bring in millions to plug £60 million blackhole

Council hopes accounting move will bring in millions to plug £60 million blackhole

25 January 2024

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


A9 Inquiry: Reasons why the programme failed remain 'murky' amid government secrecy

24 January 2024
A9 Inquiry: Reasons why the programme failed remain 'murky' amid government secrecy

A9 Inquiry: Reasons why the programme failed remain 'murky' amid government secrecy

24 January 2024

MSP Jackson Carlaw says 'drift' started in 2018 and the public was kept in the dark despite 'serious reservations and doubt' internally.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024

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


Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

23 January 2024
Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

23 January 2024

A government spokesman says Westminster's failure to 'inflation-proof its capital budget' resulted in a 'nearly a 10 per cent real-terms cut.'


Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

22 January 2024
Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

Highland Council plans 7.95% rent hike to raise nearly £900,000

22 January 2024

The cash will go to non-essential maintenance but there are concerns about the 'potential affordability impacts.'


Key NHS Highland infrastructure projects halted on Scottish Government orders

22 January 2024
Key NHS Highland infrastructure projects halted on Scottish Government orders

Key NHS Highland infrastructure projects halted on Scottish Government orders

22 January 2024

Doubt cast over two vital projects – the almost £9 million Raigmore maternity revamp and the £80 million overhaul of Caithness healthcare.


Is Highland Council taking bullying and harassment allegations seriously?

18 January 2024
Is Highland Council taking bullying and harassment allegations seriously?

Is Highland Council taking bullying and harassment allegations seriously?

18 January 2024

Bosses continue to play down evidence, want to deal with complaints 'informally' offer victims and alleged perpetrators 'similar support'.


Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

17 January 2024
Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

17 January 2024

Japanese giant Sumitomo Electric Industries will produce trans-national subsea cables for the renewables sector.


EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

16 January 2024
EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

EMMA RODDICK: 'At work, every positive decision is marred by the bigger picture'

16 January 2024

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


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