Politics

Last week in Holyrood, the Scottish Government bowed to the inevitable. Climate change targets for 2030, always unachievable, have now been scrapped.

He says ‘ministers like the Greens’ Patrick Harvie completely overlook the practical need of many in rural areas.’

Ross Morrison wants to secure cash from sponsors early as the club appeals against the council’s refusal of a £3.4 million project.

MSP Rhoda Grant has branded pay as “clearly inadequate”.

Government should focus immediately on the key areas around offshore wind consenting and grid connections, says our columnist.

The event is only for SNP members and will see the former First Minister in conversation with the MP.

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.

Limiting post-test driving freedom is worth it to save just one young life, says our columnist.

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.

The Inverness Courier is among the finalists for three national awards following its work on ‘Dual the A9’ - including Front Page of the Year.

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.

The bar asks how an economic assessment impact can be made without ‘the businesses currently occupying the city centre?’

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.

The local authority says it ‘understands’ he only requested access to Charleston Academy in January, he said wanted access since last year.

It takes a real level of strength to take a negative situation and turn it into an act of kindness, says our MP.

The MSP says he has never seen a worse school and hit out at boss Nicky Grant on ‘approved leave’.

Tribunal slams authority’s ‘failure to properly prepare the evidence’ after it earlier not mentioning ‘parking’ on ‘restricted zone’ signs.

A Highland MSP has asked Highland Council to take urgent action to enforce their policy banning the use of pesticides on school playgrounds.