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'Uncaring' Home Office slammed by MP over couple's immigration saga

AN OAP from Beauly faces having to travel to Canada alone after UK immigration officials ruled she had to file a visa request from her home country.

Domestic violence incidents increase to six a day in the Highlands

New figures show that incidents of domestic violence have risen to just over six per day on average in the Highlands.

First Minister helped tame any doubts

DESPITE sweaty palms, Highland MSP Kate Forbes’ impressive handling of the Scottish budget helped secure her new role as finance minister.

Inverness MSP Fergus Ewing rejects new bullying allegations made against him

Fergus Ewing, the MSP for Inverness and Nairn, has said he "completely" rejects allegations of bullying made against him.

Woman with multiple sclerosis hits out at “degrading” benefits assessment process

A woman diagnosed with relapsing MS in 2016 claims the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment has failed her.

Highland MSP Kate Forbes to be new finance secretary

Amid a minor Scottish cabinet reshuffle Fergus Ewing also gets an expanded portfolio

Parties prepare to talk about finances

A FUNDING cut of around a third for building projects in the next year is “really serious,” according to Highland Council’s budget leader.

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

THE Highlands has been dealt another blow by the Scottish Government with the news that plans for a new prison for Inverness have been shelved.

Highland MSP's pithy response to Chancellor's resignation goes viral

A HIGHLAND MSP’s tongue in cheek response to the UK Chancellor’s resignation has gone viral, and sparked merriment online with its ‘mic-drop’ putdown.

MP wants law change on benefits for the dying

Highland MP Drew Hendry is stepping up his campaign to make it easier for dying people to access the right benefits.

NHS Highland to offer victims 'bespoke' care after health secretary's intervention

HEALTH Secretary Jeane Freeman has stepped in to ensure NHS Highland abides by the recommendations of the Sturrock Review into bullying.

Holyrood vote secures victory for those opposed to councils getting powers to set non domestic business rates

A crunch vote in Holyrood secured victory for those campaigning against allowing councils to set non domestic business rates.

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Highlands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston warns SNP ministers not to give in to pressure from Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.

Health secretary in Inverness to visit NHS Highland bosses

Health secretary Jeane Freeman has arrived in Inverness for meetings with NHS Highland bosses.

HIE budget cut by £13.5 million in just two years

Regional MSP Donald Cameron has hit out after the Scottish budget.

Highland Council fears capital funding cut by a third despite Scottish Government budget promises

Highland Council has given a “very cautious” response to the Scottish Government’s budget and claims that funding has been increased.

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Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

'Uncaring' Home Office slammed by MP over couple's immigration saga

'Uncaring' Home Office slammed by MP over couple's immigration saga

Domestic violence incidents increase to six a day in the Highlands

Domestic violence incidents increase to six a day in the Highlands

First Minister helped tame any doubts

First Minister helped tame any doubts

Inverness MSP Fergus Ewing rejects new bullying allegations made against him

Inverness MSP Fergus Ewing rejects new bullying allegations made against him

Woman with multiple sclerosis hits out at “degrading” benefits assessment process

Woman with multiple sclerosis hits out at “degrading” benefits assessment process

Highland MSP Kate Forbes to be new finance secretary

Highland MSP Kate Forbes to be new finance secretary

Parties prepare to talk about finances

Parties prepare to talk about finances

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

Highland MSP's pithy response to Chancellor's resignation goes viral

Highland MSP's pithy response to Chancellor's resignation goes viral

MP wants law change on benefits for the dying

MP wants law change on benefits for the dying

NHS Highland to offer victims 'bespoke' care after health secretary's intervention

NHS Highland to offer victims 'bespoke' care after health secretary's intervention

Holyrood vote secures victory for those opposed to councils getting powers to set non domestic business rates

Holyrood vote secures victory for those opposed to councils getting powers to set non domestic business rates

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Anger as Green co-leader seeks end to dualling of the A9 and A96

Health secretary in Inverness to visit NHS Highland bosses

Health secretary in Inverness to visit NHS Highland bosses

HIE budget cut by £13.5 million in just two years

HIE budget cut by £13.5 million in just two years

Highland Council fears capital funding cut by a third despite Scottish Government budget promises

Highland Council fears capital funding cut by a third despite Scottish Government budget promises

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