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Leaving Scotland’s party of government red-faced and at risk of losing a safe seat in Inverness and Nairn.

He says as an independent candidate he will ‘force the next government to deliver’ on the A9 and A96.

He says ‘for me it is unfinished business’ as he confirms he will run as an independent in the 2026 Holyrood elections.

The public have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to scrap full dualling of the A96, according to a government report.

One objector says SSEN’s plans will have ‘a devastating effect on the lives of decent hardworking families.’

More than 300 people attend packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.

A powerful rallying call from Cllr Helen Crawford brought Saturday’s landmark convention to a close.

Over 350 community councillors and members of the public attended the convention in Beauly yesterday.

MSP Rhoda Grant has urged the government to match a pledge it made to increase the amount the NHS spends on child and adolescent mental health.

The respected political scientist also divulged why Nigel Farage is his most admired politician at the exclusive Highland News and Media event.

Liberal Democrat candidate Neil Alexander is demanding a new Clean Water Act amid fears 45% spike could get worse.

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.

The former Scottish Conservative leader faced calls to leave as some committee members branded his virtual attendance ‘farcical’.

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.

A £1.2million Inverness centre which has already provided renewables training to more than 1000 people has been officially opened.

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster and applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’.

Parents across Scotland will be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area as part of legislation plans highlighted in Inverness.

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