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75% jump in homeless Highland children sparks condemnation of ‘cruel austerity policies’

75% jump in homeless Highland children sparks condemnation of ‘cruel austerity policies’

75% jump in homeless Highland children sparks condemnation of ‘cruel austerity policies’

A “stark jump” in the number of homeless Highland children is a direct result of “cruel austerity policies”, an MSP has said after demanding action.


‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

Statement on A96 did not fail to disappoint all except the Greens, says SNP MSP Fergus Ewing.


A9 dualling milestone for 15-mile stretch south of Slochd

A9 dualling milestone for 15-mile stretch south of Slochd

A9 dualling milestone for 15-mile stretch south of Slochd

The longest stretch of road set to be dualled on the A9 in the Highlands has passed a key logistical hurdle.


Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.


Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Holyrood told some Highland women ‘lost their fertility’ due to ‘barbaric’ lack of access to Raigmore

Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton called on First Minister John Swinney for action.


WATCH: First Minister agrees to meet the family of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson

WATCH: First Minister agrees to meet the family of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson

WATCH: First Minister agrees to meet the family of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson

John Swinney was asked to meet them ‘in the hope that the killer of their husband and father will finally be brought to justice’.


‘A matter of life and death’ - Campaign calls for road’s full dualling

‘A matter of life and death’ - Campaign calls for road’s full dualling

‘A matter of life and death’ - Campaign calls for road’s full dualling

A political campaign has been launched calling for the full dualling of a trunk road.


‘Betrayal’ - MPs back changes to farming inheritance tax

‘Betrayal’ - MPs back changes to farming inheritance tax

‘Betrayal’ - MPs back changes to farming inheritance tax

A vote on inheritance tax for farmers took place at Westminster yesterday.


Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.


‘A matter of life and death’ - Campaign calls for road’s full dualling

‘A matter of life and death’ - Campaign calls for road’s full dualling

‘A matter of life and death’ - Campaign calls for road’s full dualling

A political campaign has been launched calling for the full dualling of a trunk road.


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