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Highland politician trade accusations which party is to blame for the lack of superfast broadband in the north

02 September 2020
Highland politician trade accusations which party is to blame for the lack of superfast broadband in the north

Highland politician trade accusations which party is to blame for the lack of superfast broadband in the north

02 September 2020

MSP Edward Mountain told MP Drew Hendry not to 'blame others' for failings after being accused of scoring 'cheap political points'


SNP hits back at 'cheap political point' scoring after Tory MSP slams the Scottish Government over non-delivery of superfast broadband

02 September 2020
SNP hits back at 'cheap political point' scoring after Tory MSP slams the Scottish Government over non-delivery of superfast broadband

SNP hits back at 'cheap political point' scoring after Tory MSP slams the Scottish Government over non-delivery of superfast broadband

02 September 2020

MP Drew Hendry said the Scottish Government only took over the broadband scheme due to Westminster's inaction


Furious Highland MSPs hit out at SNP programme for government saying it does little for the north

01 September 2020
Furious Highland MSPs hit out at SNP programme for government saying it does little for the north

Furious Highland MSPs hit out at SNP programme for government saying it does little for the north

01 September 2020

Scottish Conservatives say the policies continue the trend of 'long-term underinvestment' in the region


First Minister plans Indyref2 bid as the programme for government is unveiled as a response to the harm caused by Covid-19

01 September 2020
First Minister plans Indyref2 bid as the programme for government is unveiled as a response to the harm caused by Covid-19

First Minister plans Indyref2 bid as the programme for government is unveiled as a response to the harm caused by Covid-19

01 September 2020

Nicola Sturgeon also revealed her government's response to Black Lives Matter and significant support for green jobs


Scheme to provide Highlands with superfast broadband labelled 'an expensive mistake'

31 August 2020
Scheme to provide Highlands with superfast broadband labelled 'an expensive mistake'

Scheme to provide Highlands with superfast broadband labelled 'an expensive mistake'

31 August 2020

A voucher scheme to provide superfast broadband for the north of Scotland will cost of tens of millions of pounds.


Scottish Conservatives launch plan for huge investment across the country including a rural tourism fund

31 August 2020
Scottish Conservatives launch plan for huge investment across the country including a rural tourism fund

Scottish Conservatives launch plan for huge investment across the country including a rural tourism fund

31 August 2020

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross is set to announce an ambitious jobs and economic recovery plan from Inverness later today.


New Highland prison constructions cost rise by more than £11 million but go-ahead given to the tendering process

28 August 2020
New Highland prison constructions cost rise by more than £11 million but go-ahead given to the tendering process

New Highland prison constructions cost rise by more than £11 million but go-ahead given to the tendering process

28 August 2020

The new prison might only be operational by 2024 due to alleged 'dithering' by the justice secretary


Families hit by childcare bills

27 August 2020
Families hit by childcare bills

Families hit by childcare bills

27 August 2020

HIGHLAND Council is under fire for forcing parents to pay for childcare despite being given a £30 million pot to provide the services free.


Fury at council's £475,000 payout to senior official

25 August 2020
Fury at council's £475,000 payout to senior official

Fury at council's £475,000 payout to senior official

25 August 2020

Cash-strapped Highland Council has come under fire after a former executive was given a £475,000 golden handshake.


Highland cemeteries nearing capacity

24 August 2020
Highland cemeteries nearing capacity

Highland cemeteries nearing capacity

24 August 2020

More than 30 Highland cemeteries could be full within the next six years, including two in the Inverness area.


Council forced to pause recruitment for new depute chief executive

21 August 2020
Council forced to pause recruitment for new depute chief executive

Council forced to pause recruitment for new depute chief executive

21 August 2020

The recruitment of a new depute chief executive for Highland Council has been paused after objections from councillors.


Decision on new city housing deferred over worries about flooding and schools

20 August 2020
Decision on new city housing deferred over worries about flooding and schools

Decision on new city housing deferred over worries about flooding and schools

20 August 2020

Housebuilders have said they are surprised a decision on building 155 new homes in Milton of Leys has been deferred.


Anger over salaries as council seeks to recruit new senior officers

18 August 2020
Anger over salaries as council seeks to recruit new senior officers

Anger over salaries as council seeks to recruit new senior officers

18 August 2020

Fresh controversy over highly-paid jobs at cash-strapped Highland Council has been sparked by adverts for two roles worth a combined £216,744 a year.


House parties pose a 'considerable risk', the First Minister says

13 August 2020
House parties pose a 'considerable risk', the First Minister says

House parties pose a 'considerable risk', the First Minister says

13 August 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned that the rate of Covid-19 reproduction in the country could be rising amid a spate of virus clusters.


One month without new confirmed or suspected Covid-19 deaths in the Highlands

12 August 2020
One month without new confirmed or suspected Covid-19 deaths in the Highlands

One month without new confirmed or suspected Covid-19 deaths in the Highlands

12 August 2020

There have been no new deaths from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in the last seven days in the NHS Highland area – for a fourth week.


Scottish Government U-turn sees downgraded exam results restored

11 August 2020
Scottish Government U-turn sees downgraded exam results restored

Scottish Government U-turn sees downgraded exam results restored

11 August 2020

The Scottish Government has announced it will withdraw all downgraded exam marks and base results entirely on recommended grades issued by teachers.


First Minister admits government got it wrong over exam results

10 August 2020
First Minister admits government got it wrong over exam results

First Minister admits government got it wrong over exam results

10 August 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has admitted the Scottish Government got it wrong over exams.


Council 'held to ransom' over school bus contracts

07 August 2020
Council 'held to ransom' over school bus contracts

Council 'held to ransom' over school bus contracts

07 August 2020

Plans to return Highland children to school next week hit a last-minute hitch when bus operators demanded extra cash.


Prime former Inverness College site to go back on the market

07 August 2020
Prime former Inverness College site to go back on the market

Prime former Inverness College site to go back on the market

07 August 2020

A prime development site on the outskirts of Inverness city centre is set to go on the market within weeks.


First Minister hits out at Aberdeen FC players as the city remains in Covid-19 lockdown

07 August 2020
First Minister hits out at Aberdeen FC players as the city remains in Covid-19 lockdown

First Minister hits out at Aberdeen FC players as the city remains in Covid-19 lockdown

07 August 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned that players who catch Covid-19 by not following safety measures endanger the return of football.


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