Innes Munro selected for Cromarty Firth by-election. Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Innes Munro, a driven and passionate 20-year-old lifelong resident and worker in the Highlands, is proud to announce his candidacy for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party in the Cromarty Firth ward of the Highland Council. Following the recent resignation of two Highland Councillors, Innes is eager to bring his youthful energy and deep-rooted commitment to the community as an elected... Local News
MSP secures parliamentary debate on ambulance crisis 23rd September 2021 The growing crisis facing Scotland’s ambulance provision will be discussed in the Scottish Parliament next week after Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro... Holyrood News
Kinlochshiel shinty success recognised at Holyrood 23rd September 2021 The success of Kinlochshiel Shinty Club in winning the sport’s most prestigious competition has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament. The club, based at... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls on SNP Govt to set target for return of face-to-face GP services 22nd September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP Government to set a target date for the return of more normal, face-to-face GP services. Edward... Local News
MSP highlights business concerns over SNP's botched vaccine passports scheme 22nd September 2021 The Deputy First Minister has admitted to “a difference of opinion” with leading Scottish business organisations over the introduction of vaccine passports for... Holyrood News
COMMENT ON REPLACEMENT FERRY FOR ISLAY 22nd September 2021 Commenting on news that CalMac is drafting in a 23-year-old ferry to temporarily replace the 36-year-old MV Hebridean Isles which has broken down, Highlands and... Local News
Award-winning Orkney brewery praised in Parliament 22nd September 2021 The Quoyloo-based Orkney Brewery has won cross-party praise in the Scottish Parliament after receiving an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The... Holyrood News
MSP urges motorists to check their eyesight 22nd September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has marked National Eye Health Week by urging motorists to take an eye-test if they have any doubt about being able to... Local News
HCUA Chair marks the passing of Cllr Ian Ramon 21st September 2021 HCUA Chair Mrs A Anderson has added her comments on hearing the sad news that Cllr Ian Ramon has died: "I was saddened to hear of the death of Ian Ramon and... Local News
Statement on the death of Cllr Ian Ramon 21st September 2021 Responding to the announcement of the death of Fort William and Ardnamurchan Councillor Ian Ramon, Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP said: “I was saddened to hear the... Local News
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
