Home   News   Election 2021

Politics

Hope for end to delivery problems in Nairnshire

Hope for end to delivery problems in Nairnshire

Mail delivery problems in Nairnshire should be resolved in the coming weeks, an MP has been told by Royal Mail.

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

It reiterates the demands for a pause on develops and applauds how it ‘amplified’ concerns with the ‘industrialisation of natural landscapes’.

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Two councillors say the ‘Scottish Government must show greater support for the police service’.

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Just four licences were refused while more than 7000 were granted sparking serious concerns from Labour, Highland Alliance, and Greens.

How did we fix our creaking care service?

How did we fix our creaking care service?

How did we fix our creaking care service?

David Stewart on the challenges of care in the Highlands.

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

EXCLUSIVE: Fergus Ewing Runs In 2026 Election

Listen to the latest update

Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

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

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

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

Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

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

Nairn bypass promise restated as 76 per cent of public oppose new A96 plans

Nairn bypass promise restated as 76 per cent of public oppose new A96 plans

Nairn bypass promise restated as 76 per cent of public oppose new A96 plans

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

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

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

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

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

WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

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

‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

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

MSP questions progress on child mental health

MSP questions progress on child mental health

MSP questions progress on child mental health

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.

Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

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

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

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

MOST READ

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More
AGREE