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‘One size has never fitted all’ - Nairn retired GP welcomes u-turn on Highland vaccine delivery scheme

‘One size has never fitted all’ - Nairn retired GP welcomes u-turn on Highland vaccine delivery scheme

‘One size has never fitted all’ - Nairn retired GP welcomes u-turn on Highland vaccine delivery scheme

27 January 2025

Two Nairn GPS have been praised for their role in the campaign to bring vaccination services back to local health practices in the Highlands.


Delayed discharge saw NHS Highland patient stuck in hospital for over four years

Delayed discharge saw NHS Highland patient stuck in hospital for over four years

Delayed discharge saw NHS Highland patient stuck in hospital for over four years

26 January 2025

It is considered one of the worst examples in Scotland of a patient fit to go home but cannot because of a lack of care.


Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

Time for Highland Council bosses to ‘face the music’ over ‘awful’ pupil absences

25 January 2025

Councillor Michael Gregson says ‘they are letting down the staff, the pupils, the parents and the people of the Highlands’


Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

25 January 2025

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


‘New UK laws needed to prevent A82 tragedy repeating’, fatal accident inquiry rules

‘New UK laws needed to prevent A82 tragedy repeating’, fatal accident inquiry rules

‘New UK laws needed to prevent A82 tragedy repeating’, fatal accident inquiry rules

24 January 2025

A sheriff investigating the death of Chloe Morrison, who was hit by a lorry outrigger on the A82, has called on Westminster to pass new safety laws.


Highland Council expected to pay £5.5m-£6m for D&E Coaches if deal goes through

Highland Council expected to pay £5.5m-£6m for D&E Coaches if deal goes through

Highland Council expected to pay £5.5m-£6m for D&E Coaches if deal goes through

23 January 2025

It is hoped if the deal goes through it could cut the £25 million school transport bill and boost public transport.


Greens claim Highland Council only switched on the Victorian Market’s solar panels after 11 years disputed

Greens claim Highland Council only switched on the Victorian Market’s solar panels after 11 years disputed

Greens claim Highland Council only switched on the Victorian Market’s solar panels after 11 years disputed

23 January 2025

But the council insists that ‘all solar PV systems installed across its estate were fully operational from their respective installation dates’.


£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

£116,000 Highland school meal debt write-off is hailed

23 January 2025

Hard-up Highland families struggling to pay for their children’s school meals have had those debts written off.


Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

Violence in Highland schools sees teachers report 3170 ‘physical incidents’ last year – more than 16 a day

23 January 2025

MSP Edward Mountain says ‘the situation in Highland schools is at breaking point’.


Highland Council plans to more than double rent this year with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans to more than double rent this year with a rise of 8% in April

Highland Council plans to more than double rent this year with a rise of 8% in April

22 January 2025

That works out at an average of £372.84 more a year while the council claims the impact on tenants will be ‘minimal’


Health Secretary Neil Gray questioned about £154m cost of delayed discharge in Highlands

Health Secretary Neil Gray questioned about £154m cost of delayed discharge in Highlands

Health Secretary Neil Gray questioned about £154m cost of delayed discharge in Highlands

22 January 2025

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant was told £200m to be spent on the issue and there are weekly meetings looking at the crisis.


No end in sight for Culloden GP ‘crisis’ as politicians sound the alarm over ‘delays’

No end in sight for Culloden GP ‘crisis’ as politicians sound the alarm over ‘delays’

No end in sight for Culloden GP ‘crisis’ as politicians sound the alarm over ‘delays’

21 January 2025

NHS Highland says it cannot invest in a new site because of the Scottish Government funding freeze after two practices closed to new patients.


New Inverness prison will help to reduce offending, says Highlands and Islands MSP

New Inverness prison will help to reduce offending, says Highlands and Islands MSP

New Inverness prison will help to reduce offending, says Highlands and Islands MSP

21 January 2025

The new Inverness prison will be a place where prisoners can get the support to turn their lives around, according to a Highlands and Islands MSP.


Wave of Highland pupils missing class as 54 per cent lost out on 10-20 per cent school year

Wave of Highland pupils missing class as 54 per cent lost out on 10-20 per cent school year

Wave of Highland pupils missing class as 54 per cent lost out on 10-20 per cent school year

20 January 2025

The ‘deeply alarming’ new figures show more than 54 per cent of pupils missed 10-20 per cent of the school year.


Nairn community councils could merge under new proposals

Nairn community councils could merge under new proposals

Nairn community councils could merge under new proposals

20 January 2025

A single community community council to represent 10,000 people across Nairn is among proposals being consulted on currently.


Highland MSP urges Scottish Government to follow Spain’s lead in taking radical measures to tackle the housing crisis

Highland MSP urges Scottish Government to follow Spain’s lead in taking radical measures to tackle the housing crisis

Highland MSP urges Scottish Government to follow Spain’s lead in taking radical measures to tackle the housing crisis

19 January 2025

Spain's Prime Minister announced plans to prioritise available homes for residents by imposing a new tax.


Scotland’s MSPs should not be able to hide on attendance

Scotland’s MSPs should not be able to hide on attendance

Scotland’s MSPs should not be able to hide on attendance

18 January 2025

Attendance at parliament is an essential prerequisite of being an elected member and serving your local constituents.


Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate

17 January 2025

The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.


WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges health secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

17 January 2025

Action must be taken soon to bring back vaccinations into GP practices, a Highland MSP said during a Holyrood debate on rural health last night.


Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

Highland MSP Edward Mountain calls out ‘dangerous’ A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital as 30 per cent exceed four-hour target

17 January 2025

A Highland MSP has criticised the A&E waiting times at Raigmore Hospital, which he has called “dangerous”.


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