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Highland MSP Kate Forbes thrilled with safe arrival of baby girl

The MSP described her daughter's safe arrival as a blessing and thanked the midwifery and nursing team at Raigmore Hospital.

Highland Council Black Isle area committee appoints new chairman

Councillor Lyndsey Johnston has been appointed chairman of the Highland Council’s Black Isle area committee.

Urgent action needed to tackle rising numbers of short-term property lets, says MSP

Urgent action is needed to tackle increasing numbers of short-term property lets in the Highlands, according to an MSP.

Mental health crisis exacerbated by cost of living, fuel poverty and impacts of coronavirus pandemic, says MSP as she reveals her own experiences

A Highlands and Islands MSP has spoken of the difficulties she has faced after the death of her mother as she highlighted the issue of mental health.

WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue

Nicky Marr hears how women will have a central role in potentially the biggest economic boom in the north since oil and gas

WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport

Nicky Marr sits down with the movers behind the bid to find out why the north is so important to green energy

DAVID STEWART: Is it time for Inverness to have an elected mayor?

Donald Dewar famously said that devolution was a process, not an event. Why not give more clout to our local authorities?

Heavyweight support for Highland green freeport bid from Scottish Conservative leader

Douglas Ross says the Cromarty Firth 'has everything going for it' and 'ticks all the boxes' for net zero and Levelling Up

WATCH: Minister for net zero Michael Matheson officially opens 'fantastic' Hydro Ness

He says the project is a real 'stand-out' in Scotland that could inspire young people to get involved in renewable energy

DREW HENDRY: Cost-of-living crisis is moving to a catastrophe

This parliamentary session ended with the Tory party and the UK government in crisis mode – just another day at Westminster.

Breaking: Highland schools unaffected by nationwide strike by council staff

But local authority says walkout could affect bin collection and recycling centres

WATCH: MP highlights crippling post-Brexit import costs faced by retailer during exchange at Westminster

Crippling import costs faced by an Inverness retailer were raised during an exchange at Westminster.

Political decision-makers issued with a 'stark warning' over Cromarty Firth green freeport

It is feared that billions in investment and thousands of jobs could go abroad

Renewables industry says the Cromarty Firth is the 'only' place for a green freeport

The message was delivered to the UK and Scottish governments that through a rare joint open-letter backing the bid

If the Cromarty Firth misses out on a green freeport it could cost the country thousands of jobs and billions of pounds

All three north MPs back the bid saying it could halt the economic decline of the Highlands

NHS Highland admits 'performance has continued to deteriorate' amid waiting times crisis

The says issues due to the impact of Covid are to blame while seeks extra cash from the Scottish Government

North politicians band together to back 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity offered by a green freeport

SNP, Conservatives, Labour and LibDems signed an open letter, saying – 'This is the best bid'

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Highland MSP Kate Forbes thrilled with safe arrival of baby girl

Highland Council Black Isle area committee appoints new chairman

Highland Council Black Isle area committee appoints new chairman

Urgent action needed to tackle rising numbers of short-term property lets, says MSP

Urgent action needed to tackle rising numbers of short-term property lets, says MSP

Mental health crisis exacerbated by cost of living, fuel poverty and impacts of coronavirus pandemic, says MSP as she reveals her own experiences

Mental health crisis exacerbated by cost of living, fuel poverty and impacts of coronavirus pandemic, says MSP as she reveals her own experiences

WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue

WATCH: Why a Highland green freeport is as much about equality as revenue

WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport

WATCH: Why the UK may 'fail' to make its net zero targets without a Highland green freeport

DAVID STEWART: Is it time for Inverness to have an elected mayor?

DAVID STEWART: Is it time for Inverness to have an elected mayor?

Heavyweight support for Highland green freeport bid from Scottish Conservative leader

Heavyweight support for Highland green freeport bid from Scottish Conservative leader

WATCH: Minister for net zero Michael Matheson officially opens 'fantastic' Hydro Ness

WATCH: Minister for net zero Michael Matheson officially opens 'fantastic' Hydro Ness

DREW HENDRY: Cost-of-living crisis is moving to a catastrophe

DREW HENDRY: Cost-of-living crisis is moving to a catastrophe

Breaking: Highland schools unaffected by nationwide strike by council staff

Breaking: Highland schools unaffected by nationwide strike by council staff

WATCH: MP highlights crippling post-Brexit import costs faced by retailer during exchange at Westminster

WATCH: MP highlights crippling post-Brexit import costs faced by retailer during exchange at Westminster

Political decision-makers issued with a 'stark warning' over Cromarty Firth green freeport

Political decision-makers issued with a 'stark warning' over Cromarty Firth green freeport

Renewables industry says the Cromarty Firth is the 'only' place for a green freeport

Renewables industry says the Cromarty Firth is the 'only' place for a green freeport

If the Cromarty Firth misses out on a green freeport it could cost the country thousands of jobs and billions of pounds

If the Cromarty Firth misses out on a green freeport it could cost the country thousands of jobs and billions of pounds

NHS Highland admits 'performance has continued to deteriorate' amid waiting times crisis

NHS Highland admits 'performance has continued to deteriorate' amid waiting times crisis

North politicians band together to back 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity offered by a green freeport

North politicians band together to back 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity offered by a green freeport

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