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Highland MP Drew Hendry demands end to the rollout of Universal Credit

Highland MP Drew Hendry demands end to the rollout of Universal Credit

Highland MP Drew Hendry demands end to the rollout of Universal Credit

04 February 2020

The introduction of the controversial welfare policy will be delayed in some areas until 2024 and cost an extra £500 million.


LONGER READ: MSP argues for improvement to end of life care

LONGER READ: MSP argues for improvement to end of life care

LONGER READ: MSP argues for improvement to end of life care

30 January 2020

Highland MSP David Stewart has said home care services for the dying are "patchy at best"


First Minister rebuffs request to meet NHS Highland staff and patients

First Minister rebuffs request to meet NHS Highland staff and patients

First Minister rebuffs request to meet NHS Highland staff and patients

30 January 2020

MSP Edward Mountain accuses the Scottish Government of 'complete disregard' for Highland healthcare


PICTURES: Politicians join public in Inverness for March for Freedom and Scottish independence

PICTURES: Politicians join public in Inverness for March for Freedom and Scottish independence

PICTURES: Politicians join public in Inverness for March for Freedom and Scottish independence

25 January 2020

Thousands of people showed their support for Scottish independence by participating in a March for Freedom in Inverness this afternoon.


SNP's Westminster leader to join today's March for Freedom in Inverness

SNP's Westminster leader to join today's March for Freedom in Inverness

SNP's Westminster leader to join today's March for Freedom in Inverness

25 January 2020

Highland MP Ian Blackford will be taking part in today's March for Freedom in Inverness.


Mystery invitation to "Brexit Party" at Eden Court

Mystery invitation to "Brexit Party" at Eden Court

Mystery invitation to "Brexit Party" at Eden Court

24 January 2020

Invitations have been sent to a "Brexit Party" at Eden Court on January 31 but the theatre says it has no booking for the event.


Health Secretary cancels planned meeting with NHS Highland board

Health Secretary cancels planned meeting with NHS Highland board

Health Secretary cancels planned meeting with NHS Highland board

24 January 2020

It is being reported that Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has cancelled a planned meeting with NHS Highland that was due to take place today.


Monitors call for review of disabled facilities at Inverness Prison

Monitors call for review of disabled facilities at Inverness Prison

Monitors call for review of disabled facilities at Inverness Prison

24 January 2020

Inverness Prison has been asked to review facilities for disabled prisoners


MSP hits out at plans to centralise Highland air traffic control services in Inverness

MSP hits out at plans to centralise Highland air traffic control services in Inverness

MSP hits out at plans to centralise Highland air traffic control services in Inverness

23 January 2020

Highlands MSP Rhoda Grant has branded plans to centralise the region's air traffic control a "vanity project".


MSP calls for urgent work on Highland rail line after train cancellation figures are revealed

MSP calls for urgent work on Highland rail line after train cancellation figures are revealed

MSP calls for urgent work on Highland rail line after train cancellation figures are revealed

23 January 2020

Highlands MSP John Finnie has called for improvements to rail infrastructure after the scale of cancellations in the last year was revealed.


Street closures announced for pro-independence march

Street closures announced for pro-independence march

Street closures announced for pro-independence march

23 January 2020

A SERIES of rolling street and bridge closures have been announced ahead of a Scottish independence parade in Inverness on Saturday.


Audit says Highland Council must change to ensure it is financially sustainable

Audit says Highland Council must change to ensure it is financially sustainable

Audit says Highland Council must change to ensure it is financially sustainable

23 January 2020

Highland Council must make significant savings and change the way it delivers services to ensure it can live within its financial means.


MSPs to push for women's prison facilities in the Highlands

MSPs to push for women's prison facilities in the Highlands

MSPs to push for women's prison facilities in the Highlands

17 January 2020

MSP David Stewart wants to see a new women's custody unit created in the Highlands.


MP calls for cancellation of 'unfair' fines on drivers using city centre car park

MP calls for cancellation of 'unfair' fines on drivers using city centre car park

MP calls for cancellation of 'unfair' fines on drivers using city centre car park

17 January 2020

Drivers fined after entering the wrong registration number at an Inverness car park should have the penalty written off, the city’s MP has said.


Calls for railway bosses to deliver long-promised station at Inverness Airport

Calls for railway bosses to deliver long-promised station at Inverness Airport

Calls for railway bosses to deliver long-promised station at Inverness Airport

16 January 2020

Campaigners are calling for transport bosses to get on with Inverness rail expansion plans which have been in the pipeline for the past 15 years.


Scottish Government pressed on new treatment to tackle neurological conditions

Scottish Government pressed on new treatment to tackle neurological conditions

Scottish Government pressed on new treatment to tackle neurological conditions

16 January 2020

THE case of Inverness woman was highlighted to MSPs who are to press the Scottish Government on new treatments for neurological conditions.


Internet provider puts roots down in Inverness

Internet provider puts roots down in Inverness

Internet provider puts roots down in Inverness

16 January 2020

Giganet is offering three months free broadband to cities across Scotland, and will plant a tree for every new customer.


Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

16 January 2020

CLIMATE change's impact on Highland roads must be taken into account by the Scottish Government when setting its budget, council leaders argue.


Politicians make protection call for under attack NHS Highland staff

Politicians make protection call for under attack NHS Highland staff

Politicians make protection call for under attack NHS Highland staff

15 January 2020

Highland politicians condemn figures revealing around three attacks a day on NHS Highland staff in the Inverness area


Fresh hope for retired plumber facing £1.2 million pension scheme bill

Fresh hope for retired plumber facing £1.2 million pension scheme bill

Fresh hope for retired plumber facing £1.2 million pension scheme bill

13 January 2020

Labour MSP David Stewart has secured cross-party working towards a change in the law to save an Inverness plumber from financial wipe-out.


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