Politics

Convener Jackson Carlaw says they ‘can hopefully shed some light’ so ‘there will be no backsliding on the new 2035 anticipated completion date.’

He writes that ‘after nearly a quarter of a century of neglect’ the Scottish Government ‘must do better than the caveated pledge.’

The local authority said ‘suitable and robust arrangements were not effectively put in place at school.’

She says ‘I will be speaking with more third sector organisations and meeting with people to speak about all kinds of issues.’

He hit out at recent statements that dualling may be delayed again by saying ‘if it is allowed to drift then it will drift into never never land.’

Fair to say the committee members, all of whom asked probing questions, were not overly impressed, says our MSP.

MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’

Columnist David Stewart explores the importance of defence spending in an increasingly unstable world.

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'

Councillors Chris Ballance says 'I hope Audit Scotland will keep the council’s feet to the fire (literally) on this one.'

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.

Act now to compensate women hit by the rise in the pension age, a Highland MP has demanded of the UK government after a watchdog told it to pay up.

A fatal road crash on the A9 which claimed the life of a 90-year-old man has prompted fresh dualling calls.

Highland Councillor Karl Rosie is to draft what Alex Salmond says is a 'call to arms' as they highlight significant regional issues.

It’s evident that those earning up to £19,000-a-year are caught in a financial bind, with no relief in sight, says our MP.

Councillor Karl Rosie will join him as the Alba Party plans a ‘Highland Manifesto’ amid allegations the SNP are 'asleep at the wheel.'

The cash is the so-called Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme to create a site to build turbines.

The First Minister has turned down an invitation to visit Nairn and see for himself the impact the lack of a bypass on the A96 has on the area.

The business breakfast was told a formal complaint was filed over the council's handling of the Academy Street revamp.

An internal survey failed to ask staff whether or not they had been bullied or harassed at work.