Councillor Helen Crawford, Aird & Loch Ness Ward, takes pylon fight to Westminster Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 Councillor Helen Crawford took the pylon fight to London on Tuesday for a Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Impact of electricity infrastructure on rural communities.’ Secured by John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, the debate considered the impact of electricity infrastructure on rural communities across Scotland. John paid tribute to Councillor Helen Crawford, who was in the... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
MSP looks forward to working with newly elected councillors 9th May 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he is looking forward to working with newly elected and re-elected councillors following last week... Local News
First Minister urged to “think again” over decision to withhold further funding from HIE to complete Funicular Railway Repairs 4th May 2022 The First Minister faced a call to review the Scottish Government’s decision to progress the Cairngorm Funicular Railway repair works without providing HIE... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for inquiry into Cairngorm Mountain as full extent of soaring repair costs are redacted 1st May 2022 As reported in the Herald on Sunday, urgent repairs to the Cairngorm Funicular Railay, which are expected to rise by a third from £16m to £21m for are feared to... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP shares powerful personal message to raise awareness of Bowel Cancer 28th April 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has shared his own personal experiences of his ongoing bowel cancer treatment in order to raise awareness for Bowel... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP: "Caithness and Sutherland get the raw end of the deal over local services" 26th April 2022 **Article originally printed in the Caithness Courier, 26 April 2022 Highlanders in the Far North are acutely aware of the importance of local services to the... Local News
Holyrood recognition for award-winning Dingwall firm 22nd April 2022 The success of Dingwall-based WoodBlocX Ltd has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament. Founded in 2012, WoodBlocX has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP “horrified” by lack of action to improve Raigmore Hospital Car Park 20th April 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain is horrified at the congestion at Raigmore Hospital Car Park following his visit to the facility today. He is now... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on the future of the Minor Injuries Unit at the Lawson Memorial Hospital 14th April 2022 Following concerns raised by the Golspie Community Council in the local press about the future of the Minor Injuries Unit at the Lawson Memorial Hospital... Local News
UK Shared Prosperity Fund welcomed 14th April 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the UK Government’s outline of the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which will support local... Holyrood News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
