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The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

The Inverness Courier will hold an A9 Crisis Summit in July

19 June 2023

The event brings together MSPs, local interest groups and campaigners.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: The deposit return scheme disaster was entirely avoidable

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The deposit return scheme disaster was entirely avoidable

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The deposit return scheme disaster was entirely avoidable

18 June 2023

He slams the 'huge uncertainty for already struggling sectors – and all because of the hubris of one militant Green minister.'


Cancer treatment delays: 'I will not let up the unrelenting pressure on NHS Highland'

Cancer treatment delays: 'I will not let up the unrelenting pressure on NHS Highland'

Cancer treatment delays: 'I will not let up the unrelenting pressure on NHS Highland'

18 June 2023

A north MSP has vowed to press for a solution for cancer patients facing delays to their treatment.


Cromarty Firth freeport to offer tax relief to businesses buying land and buildings under Scottish Government plans

Cromarty Firth freeport to offer tax relief to businesses buying land and buildings under Scottish Government plans

Cromarty Firth freeport to offer tax relief to businesses buying land and buildings under Scottish Government plans

16 June 2023

If approved the legislation would come into force from October 1.


'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

16 June 2023

Labour has slammed the situation after it emerged 78 NHS Highland patients have seen their cancer treatment delayed by an oncologist shortage.


Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

16 June 2023

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'that four sections of the A9 could have been dualled' but were not is 'completely unsatisfactory.'


Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

16 June 2023

Campaigner Laura Hansler lashed out at Greens transport spokesman Mark Ruskell and Highland MSP Ariane Burgess


MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

15 June 2023

He reached out to transport minister Fiona Hyslop seeking an early meeting about dualling


FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

15 June 2023

Ministers who ditched the Tomatin to Moy dualling section because it “did not make economic sense” likely took a decision that will cost more.


FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

15 June 2023

A safety campaigner has said politicians won't be allowed to hide A9 deaths "in a drawer".


FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

15 June 2023

An A9 safety campaigner has articulated how many Highlanders feel about the A9 dualling failure – that more lives will be lost as a result.


Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

15 June 2023

The A9 is now at the top of the political agenda with Douglas Ross holding up The Inverness Courier to make his point.


Is Nicola Sturgeon an asset or a liability to the SNP and Independence?

Is Nicola Sturgeon an asset or a liability to the SNP and Independence?

Is Nicola Sturgeon an asset or a liability to the SNP and Independence?

15 June 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf still thinks she's 'the most impressive politician I think we’ve seen in Europe.'


MSP urges people in Highlands to claim cost of living support for energy bills as deadline approaches

MSP urges people in Highlands to claim cost of living support for energy bills as deadline approaches

MSP urges people in Highlands to claim cost of living support for energy bills as deadline approaches

15 June 2023

PEOPLE in the Highlands could miss out on hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of support on energy bills, according to a Labour MSP.


A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

14 June 2023

Scottish Government is accused of an 'unwillingness' to provide funding as Laura Hansler slams 'utter disregard and disrespect' to victims.'


Roadworks set to begin to make A9 Munlochy junction right-turn ban permanent

Roadworks set to begin to make A9 Munlochy junction right-turn ban permanent

Roadworks set to begin to make A9 Munlochy junction right-turn ban permanent

14 June 2023

Work will begin at the start of July to permanently close the right-turn onto the A9 from the B9161 Munlochy junction.


MSP Rhoda Grant says not dualling the A9 risks more people's lives

MSP Rhoda Grant says not dualling the A9 risks more people's lives

MSP Rhoda Grant says not dualling the A9 risks more people's lives

13 June 2023

She says 'Last year, there were eight deaths on a 25-mile stretch near Slochd in just three months.'


Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

13 June 2023

She will report to Mairi MacAllan who is made the cabinet secretary for transport, net zero and just transition


Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

13 June 2023

It also admits procurement issues after a top industry body slammed the 'glacial pace' of A9 work


DREW HENDRY: Sporting heroes teach us all some valuable lessons

DREW HENDRY: Sporting heroes teach us all some valuable lessons

DREW HENDRY: Sporting heroes teach us all some valuable lessons

13 June 2023

The best of our communities is often reflected in the teams that represent us in sports.


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