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Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in the next round of budget engagement in light of the financial forecast for 2025-26.

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant: Welcome report on human rights makes shocking reading and shows the lack of action by the Scottish Government.

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

A petition demanding "better digital connectivity" for the Highlands and Islands has been launched by a political campaigner in the region.

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

Jamie Stone MP calls for the establishment of banking hubs in light of the impending closures of Bank of Scotland branches in Wick and Golspie.

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.

Maree Todd says new winter heating payment has ‘righted a disgraceful wrong’

A new winter heating payment will be “a vital lifeline” for pensioners in Scotland, according to the SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).

Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Edward Mountain on infrastructure ‘of no use’ to Caithness.

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

As I travel around the region, I often experience the limited transport choices in Highland.

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.

Maree Todd calls on unpaid carers to check eligibility for support

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd is urging unpaid carers to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland.

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Micro-bloggers in the Highlands are among 21 million to now use the upstart app.

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

The bureaucratic blunder emerged because the local authority was not checking ‘to confirm the existence of its staff’.

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.

Fusion rather than fission for Dounreay says Far North MP who backs ‘ultimate energy solution’ for Caithness nuclear site

Jamie Stone MP has asked the UK Government to consider the potential for fusion energy at Dounreay's nuclear site.

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Public engagement sought for Highland Council budget preparations ahead of 2025/26

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Highland human rights ‘disgrace’ highlights ‘neglect’ of north communities

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

Highland mobile and broadband woes spark Holyrood petition

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

With Wick’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

Maree Todd says new winter heating payment has ‘righted a disgraceful wrong’

Maree Todd says new winter heating payment has ‘righted a disgraceful wrong’

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Maree Todd calls on unpaid carers to check eligibility for support

Maree Todd calls on unpaid carers to check eligibility for support

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Fusion rather than fission for Dounreay says Far North MP who backs ‘ultimate energy solution’ for Caithness nuclear site

Fusion rather than fission for Dounreay says Far North MP who backs ‘ultimate energy solution’ for Caithness nuclear site

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