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PODCAST: Inverness cops show incredible ‘restraint’ as they were ‘spat at and verbally abused’

Beyond the Briefing hears from MSP Edward Mountain after he shadowed Police Scotland on Friday.

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.

Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

Edward Mountain argues the current prison should remain open even after £209m HMP Highland is finished.

LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

He will be up against the SNP’s Emma Roddick and Labour’s Shaun Fraser.

Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

Lack of progress on development of the Nairn Bypass has been dubbed disgraceful by local representatives.

Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

More than 1000 jobs could be created over the 50-year lifespan of a major new offshore wind farm that will be built and serviced by Ardersier Port.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on an Inverness street are being rolled out to 10 more Highland locations - at a cost of £40k.

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

The MP for Nairnshire has welcomed news of a UK-India trade deal as a “win for whisky”.

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.

MSPs accuse NHS Highland of being too afraid of Scottish Government to fight to retain services

Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.

Scottish Government branded ‘disgraceful’ over lack of A96 dualling progress

First Minister John Swinney unveiled the Programme for Government which Fergus Ewing says shows dualling has been ‘parked’.

Emma Roddick chosen to replace Fergus Ewing as SNP Inverness and Nairn Holyrood constituency candidate

The SNP’s new Inverness and Nairn candidate is ready to “take the fight where it is needed” after being chosen to succeed Fergus Ewing.

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

Exactly one year out from the vote we look at the issues, parties and the pitfalls.

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Tim Eagle says 113 police stations ‘are in need of repair or unfit for use’ telling John Swinney the ‘neglect must end’.

POLITICS

PODCAST: Inverness cops show incredible ‘restraint’ as they were ‘spat at and verbally abused’

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

£36m biogas plant gets go-ahead after Scottish Government overturns decision

Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

Town’s representatives ‘disappointed’ at lack of progress on Nairn Bypass development

Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

Ardersier hub to play major role in new 1GW offshore wind project

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

Fake speed bumps rolled out at 11 Highland sites despite criticism

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

MP hopes new UK-India trade deal is ‘beginning of change’ for government’s support to Scotch whisky industry

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

MSPs accuse NHS Highland of being too afraid of Scottish Government to fight to retain services

MSPs accuse NHS Highland of being too afraid of Scottish Government to fight to retain services

Scottish Government branded ‘disgraceful’ over lack of A96 dualling progress

Scottish Government branded ‘disgraceful’ over lack of A96 dualling progress

Emma Roddick chosen to replace Fergus Ewing as SNP Inverness and Nairn Holyrood constituency candidate

Emma Roddick chosen to replace Fergus Ewing as SNP Inverness and Nairn Holyrood constituency candidate

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

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