Keep up to date with the digital landline transition process! Wednesday, 2 April, 2025 Highland Council's Older Person Champion Cllr Isabelle Mackenzie has this week urged elderly residents of the Highlands to take advantage of BT's 'Digital Voice' events, designed to help people less familiar with technology understand the changes being made to landline phones. If you are uncertain about the change, which is phonelines moving from physical to being connected via broadband, you... Local News
The Old Forge Community Pub awarded funding in UK budget 28th October 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed news that Scotland’s most remote mainland pub, The Old Forge in Knoydart, has been... Westminster News
Cameron Comments on the Budget 27th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given a warm welcome to Rishi Sunak’s budget. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The measures announced today by... Westminster News
Halcro Johnston Comments on the Budget 27th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has given a warm welcome to Rishi Sunak’s budget, describing it is as “a significant boost for the Highlands and... Opinions
New defibrillator network can help save lives 26th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging people and organisations hosting defibrillators in their communities to ensure they are registered with... Articles
Highlands and Islands MSP to lead ferry debate at Holyrood 26th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will tomorrow lead a Holyrood debate on the growing crisis facing Scotland’s lifeline ferry services. The... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative MSP praises ‘pioneering and innovative’ work of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig after visit 19th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised the pioneering work of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig after visiting the Gaelic medium college during his autumn... Local News
Halcro Johnston hails resilience of Nevis Range during visit 14th October 2021 Following a visit to Nevis Range Mountain Experience earlier this week, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has hailed the resilience of the... Local News
MSP disappointed by lack of action on Oban Police Station 8th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has expressed disappointment after he was unable to elicit a meaningful response from a Scottish Government minister... Local News
Rural businesses need support to achieve net zero 8th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said support from economic development agencies like Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is vital if... Holyrood News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News