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Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

Alex Salmond: I would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister

26 March 2024

He hit out at recent statements that dualling may be delayed again by saying ‘if it is allowed to drift then it will drift into never never land.’


FERGUS EWING: I asked ‘could we not just admit we were wrong?’

FERGUS EWING: I asked ‘could we not just admit we were wrong?’

FERGUS EWING: I asked ‘could we not just admit we were wrong?’

26 March 2024

Fair to say the committee members, all of whom asked probing questions, were not overly impressed, says our MSP.


Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

25 March 2024

MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’


POLITICS MATTERS: Defence spending is in focus amid an unsettled world

POLITICS MATTERS: Defence spending is in focus amid an unsettled world

POLITICS MATTERS: Defence spending is in focus amid an unsettled world

24 March 2024

Columnist David Stewart explores the importance of defence spending in an increasingly unstable world.


ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'


Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

22 March 2024

Councillors Chris Ballance says 'I hope Audit Scotland will keep the council’s feet to the fire (literally) on this one.'


Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.


Act now over women's pension age 'injustice', Highland MP demands after ruling

Act now over women's pension age 'injustice', Highland MP demands after ruling

Act now over women's pension age 'injustice', Highland MP demands after ruling

21 March 2024

Act now to compensate women hit by the rise in the pension age, a Highland MP has demanded of the UK government after a watchdog told it to pay up.


'Tragic loss' on A9 sparks fresh calls to dual 'dangerous road'

'Tragic loss' on A9 sparks fresh calls to dual 'dangerous road'

'Tragic loss' on A9 sparks fresh calls to dual 'dangerous road'

21 March 2024

A fatal road crash on the A9 which claimed the life of a 90-year-old man has prompted fresh dualling calls.


Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

Could a Highland-specific manifesto help win over the north to Alex Salmond’s Alba Party?

20 March 2024

Highland Councillor Karl Rosie is to draft what Alex Salmond says is a 'call to arms' as they highlight significant regional issues.


DREW HENDRY: ‘Tax cuts’ to national insurance are a gimmick

DREW HENDRY: ‘Tax cuts’ to national insurance are a gimmick

DREW HENDRY: ‘Tax cuts’ to national insurance are a gimmick

20 March 2024

It’s evident that those earning up to £19,000-a-year are caught in a financial bind, with no relief in sight, says our MP.


Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie will join him as the Alba Party plans a ‘Highland Manifesto’ amid allegations the SNP are 'asleep at the wheel.'


Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

Port of Cromarty Firth in the running for £160 million worth of UK government funding

19 March 2024

The cash is the so-called Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme to create a site to build turbines.


First Minister turns down invite to visit Nairn amidst A96 bypass delays

First Minister turns down invite to visit Nairn amidst A96 bypass delays

First Minister turns down invite to visit Nairn amidst A96 bypass delays

18 March 2024

The First Minister has turned down an invitation to visit Nairn and see for himself the impact the lack of a bypass on the A96 has on the area.


Inverness BID to Highland Council: 'You have been a wee bit economical with the truth'

Inverness BID to Highland Council: 'You have been a wee bit economical with the truth'

Inverness BID to Highland Council: 'You have been a wee bit economical with the truth'

18 March 2024

The business breakfast was told a formal complaint was filed over the council's handling of the Academy Street revamp.


Highland Council bosses 'should hang their heads in shame' over bullying failures

Highland Council bosses 'should hang their heads in shame' over bullying failures

Highland Council bosses 'should hang their heads in shame' over bullying failures

16 March 2024

An internal survey failed to ask staff whether or not they had been bullied or harassed at work.


Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.


Mixed reaction after Highland Council vote on Caley Thistle project

Mixed reaction after Highland Council vote on Caley Thistle project

Mixed reaction after Highland Council vote on Caley Thistle project

15 March 2024

Fans are ‘very concerned’ about the club while four Inverness community councils are relieved.


Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

14 March 2024

Project director Donald Weir says it is a ‘renaissance of a form of energy generation that has been dormant for decades.’


Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

14 March 2024

Scot Gardiner hit out 'insidious behind-the-scenes goings-on from certain councillors' but vows to challenge decisions.


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