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Rubbish options for council as an Energy from Waste plant could cost £402 million

Rubbish options for council as an Energy from Waste plant could cost £402 million

Rubbish options for council as an Energy from Waste plant could cost £402 million

That price could drop to £320 million while while shipping waste outside the region is priced at £268 million over 25 years.


DREW HENDRY: Do not struggle alone – money help is out there

DREW HENDRY: Do not struggle alone – money help is out there

DREW HENDRY: Do not struggle alone – money help is out there

Time and again, we hear these hollow words from Westminster: “There’s no magic money tree”.


Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project

The shortlist of contractors for the A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project has been announced today by Minister for Transport Fiona Hyslop.


The ‘autumn’ A9 update to the Scottish Parliament is now expected ‘in the coming weeks’

The ‘autumn’ A9 update to the Scottish Parliament is now expected ‘in the coming weeks’

The ‘autumn’ A9 update to the Scottish Parliament is now expected ‘in the coming weeks’

The delay was revealed when the Scottish Government responded to a move by Fergus Ewing calling for action on the A9.


Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

He wants MSPs to secure guarantees but he asks: 'Will they at long last devote real money for the Highlands as opposed to the central belt?'


POLITICS MATTERS: Bringing politics to book – just in time for Christmas

POLITICS MATTERS: Bringing politics to book – just in time for Christmas

POLITICS MATTERS: Bringing politics to book – just in time for Christmas

Christmas shopping is the top of the agenda for many readers at this time of the year.


£300 million – and 'not a single shovel in the ground' claim by Scottish Tories on dualling the A9

£300 million – and 'not a single shovel in the ground' claim by Scottish Tories on dualling the A9

£300 million – and 'not a single shovel in the ground' claim by Scottish Tories on dualling the A9

The Scottish Conservatives claim the Scottish Government's “abject failure” to dual the A9 is laid bare by “astonishing” new figures.


UK government minister visits Inverness for progress check on £20 million of investment

UK government minister visits Inverness for progress check on £20 million of investment

UK government minister visits Inverness for progress check on £20 million of investment

John Lamont heard first hand how the the three Levelling Up Programme will make a difference to the local area.


Highland Council approves bid for 400 homes at Milton of Leys

Highland Council approves bid for 400 homes at Milton of Leys

Highland Council approves bid for 400 homes at Milton of Leys

The developers say half the homes will be affordable and some will be up for rent to meet skyrocketing local housing demand.


RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'


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