Politics

Hotel plans were accepted as an improvement but not 'exceptionally pretty'

Highland Council has insisted that a massive hydro-electric scheme planned for the banks of Loch Ness must go to a public local inquiry.

Regional MSP Edward Mountain challenged the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to secure funding to build the planned new Inverness Prison.

The introduction of a tourist tax could leave Ross-shire's lucrative cruise liner business all at sea, it has been claimed.

BBC Scotland's Debate Night is to return to Inverness in the last episode before the UK goes to the polls for the general election.

Local councillors are keen to make sure Nairn Academy is on a list for the next round of Scottish Government funding for new schools.

Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) figures show parcel delivery charges totalled £28 million for the Highlands and Islands last year.

NHS Highland has announced bullying victims seeking compensation will have to take the board to court or go through an employment tribunal.

Conservative MSP Edward Mountain says Nairn Academy, Culloden Academy and Charleston Scademy are not fit for purpose.

AN INVERNESS couple have been commended for backing a road safety campaign after their teenage son was killed in a car crash.

ONE of the region’s biggest private employers believes Brexit will not have a long-term “material impact” on the business.

A SPEED survey is to be carried out on a busy stretch of road on the Black Isle following an appeal by locals to their MSP.

Labour MSP David Stewart is angry that a problem with the self-service kiosk at Nairn Station flagged up in the summer took three months to fix.

In total 18 candidates are seeking election for the three north constituencies.

ANSWERS are being sought by the Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart following delays to the flu vaccination programme.

NHS Highland is likely to be audited for the third time in three consecutive years by Audit Scotland due to continued financial challenges.

The Scottish Government has been accused of prolonging the stand-off in the current industrial dispute at Highland airports.

A bill by north MSP John Finnie to ban smacking children has received Royal Assent.

Highland Council has confirmed the timetable for the General Election for the three Westminster constituencies in the region

Highlands Labour MSP David Stewart has questioned the Health Secretary about the process for NHS Highland to deal with bullying and harassment cases.