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Budget news ‘welcome but is not bold enough’

Budget news ‘welcome but is not bold enough’

A “LONGER term view” should have been taken by the UK Chancellor when announcing the Budget, a leading Highland business figure has warned.

Highland Council agrees 'positive' budget as the local authority looks to kick start the economic recovery of the north

Highland Council agrees 'positive' budget as the local authority looks to kick start the economic recovery of the north

Highland Council agrees 'positive' budget as the local authority looks to kick start the economic recovery of the north

Cllr Alasdair Christie says the plans are aimed at 'improving health and prosperity in our area'

Residents of Nairn and Moray from the EU are urged to check their post-Brexit paperwork ahead of Settlement Scheme Deadline.

Residents of Nairn and Moray from the EU are urged to check their post-Brexit paperwork ahead of Settlement Scheme Deadline.

Residents of Nairn and Moray from the EU are urged to check their post-Brexit paperwork ahead of Settlement Scheme Deadline.

RESIDENTS from the EU living in Nairn and Moray are being urged to ensure they have the correct post-Brexit paperwork.

Veteran Highlands MSP says a fond farewell to 'The best job in Scotland'

Veteran Highlands MSP says a fond farewell to 'The best job in Scotland'

Veteran Highlands MSP says a fond farewell to 'The best job in Scotland'

Veteran Scottish Labour stalwart David Stewart is retiring after three decades of service to constituents in the Highlands.

MSP calls to bring stricken care homes under public ownership

MSP calls to bring stricken care homes under public ownership

MSP calls to bring stricken care homes under public ownership

MSP Rhoda Grant has called for care homes which are up for sale to be brought under public ownership and has contacted Jeane Freeman.

Greens launch campaign to halt expansion of Inverness airport

Greens launch campaign to halt expansion of Inverness airport

Greens launch campaign to halt expansion of Inverness airport

But operator Hial says its must expand to support long-term aviation links that sustain the region's economic growth

Inside Holyrood: MSP calls for 'common sense' approach to the issue of remote air traffic control in the Highlands

Inside Holyrood: MSP calls for 'common sense' approach to the issue of remote air traffic control in the Highlands

Inside Holyrood: MSP calls for 'common sense' approach to the issue of remote air traffic control in the Highlands

Rhoda Grant has written to Audit Scotland to probe the claims made by Hial about the plans

Conservatives in Highland Council call for more than £42 million to be invested in roads

Conservatives in Highland Council call for more than £42 million to be invested in roads

Conservatives in Highland Council call for more than £42 million to be invested in roads

Councillor Andrew Jarvie also wants to see a Council Tax cut in this year's budget when it is decided on Thursday

Exclusive: the 'suffering' of Highland businesses will be a major focus of the Lib Dems' response to tomorrow's UK budget

Exclusive: the 'suffering' of Highland businesses will be a major focus of the Lib Dems' response to tomorrow's UK budget

Exclusive: the 'suffering' of Highland businesses will be a major focus of the Lib Dems' response to tomorrow's UK budget

Treasury spokeswoman Christine Jardine says 'lives and livelihoods' are on the line all across the north

Highlands parliamentary candidate targets housing shortage and overhaul of land ownership

Highlands parliamentary candidate targets housing shortage and overhaul of land ownership

Highlands parliamentary candidate targets housing shortage and overhaul of land ownership

Liberal Democrat candidate, Molly Nolan, will this weekend seek her party’s support for new plans to tackle the Highlands housing shortage.

MSP says creating new apprenticeships is vital to reversing population decline in the Highlands

MSP says creating new apprenticeships is vital to reversing population decline in the Highlands

MSP says creating new apprenticeships is vital to reversing population decline in the Highlands

Edward Mountain believes this will boost the economic recovery of the region but will ensure young people have more reason to stay in the Highlands.

New chairman and vice chairman for Highland Youth Parliament

New chairman and vice chairman for Highland Youth Parliament

New chairman and vice chairman for Highland Youth Parliament

Chairman, Innes Morgan from Thurso and vice chairman, Isaac Beckley from Glenurquhart said they were "ecstatic" about their new roles.

Highland MSP is named in Anas Sarwar's first front bench team since he took over as Scottish Labour leader

Highland MSP is named in Anas Sarwar's first front bench team since he took over as Scottish Labour leader

Highland MSP is named in Anas Sarwar's first front bench team since he took over as Scottish Labour leader

Rhoda Grant takes over the role of rural economy spokeswoman

Charity and Harry Potter star call on Highland support for end of life care

Charity and Harry Potter star call on Highland support for end of life care

Charity and Harry Potter star call on Highland support for end of life care

Jason Issacs and MP Drew Hendry are urging people to get involved with the annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

Our Man in Westminster: Going to any length to get trade deals isn’t good

Our Man in Westminster: Going to any length to get trade deals isn’t good

Our Man in Westminster: Going to any length to get trade deals isn’t good

WHILE my focus is on helping constituents in the pandemic, I am also looking to the future as we need to rebuild our economy, writes Drew Hendry MP.

Employment support is at the heart of Highland Council's budget

Employment support is at the heart of Highland Council's budget

Employment support is at the heart of Highland Council's budget

More than £6 million will go to supporting wages, grants for businesses as well as training and apprenticeships

Row over redrawing wards boundaries rumbles on

Row over redrawing wards boundaries rumbles on

Row over redrawing wards boundaries rumbles on

Councillor Struan Mackie launched the campaign after branding the proposals a 'destruction of rural democracy'

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