Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... Local News
Health Secretary admits maternity issue “does not help” region’s overstretched ambulance service 7th December 2021 Responding to an admission from Health Secretary Humza Yousaf that issues facing maternity services in Moray, and an increased reliance on mothers transferring... Holyrood News
Comment on UK Government funding for green innovation in Orkney 7th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that nearly £1m of UK Government funding for a tidal energy project in Orkney is good news for the... Local News
MSP in call for rural housing funding 7th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is calling on the SNP-Green Government to double the budget of the Rural Housing Fund in this week’s Scottish Budget... Local News
Parliamentary welcome for new Fort William football manager 7th December 2021 The appointment of a new manager to Fort William Football Club has been highlighted at Holyrood. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron submitted a motion to... Holyrood News
MSP urges councils to scrap school sex survey 6th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging councils in his region to withdraw from the Scottish Government’s controversial school survey which includes... Local News
Comment on Fort William and Ardnamurchan ward by-election result 3rd December 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the increasing Conservative vote recorded in the Fort William and... Local News
Two year wait for title deeds unacceptable says MSP 3rd December 2021 An MSP has said that it is “simply unacceptable” that he had to intervene on behalf of two of his constituents who had waited for two years to receive title... Reports
Welcome for commitment on Gaelic teacher education 2nd December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed a commitment from the Scottish Government to take action on Gaelic teacher education. The Scottish... Holyrood News
Questions remain as to why young Highlanders have been refused job support, says MSP 1st December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that questions remain about why nearly half those applying for Job Start Payments in four out of the six... Holyrood News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
