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
“Victory for common sense” as controversial council ward changes rejected by Holyrood 28th September 2021 MSPs have today unanimously voted against controversial proposals to change several Highland Council wards, and which had the potential to reduce local... Local News
Comment on NHS Highland £3.4m bullying pay-out 28th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “It is dismaying that so much taxpayers’ money, which could have been spent on healthcare, is being paid to staff... Local News
Disappointment as SNP and Greens fail to support ambulance debate 27th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he is disappointed local SNP and Green MSPs have failed to support his motion on Scotland’s ambulance... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP sets out vision to resolve mental health crisis in the Highlands 27th September 2021 The Highlands continues to be in the midst of a mental health crisis and we need to see action urgently. Years of under-resourcing our overstretched mental... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP challenges SNP Govt to bring forward long-delayed crofting reform by end of 2022 24th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022. Edward Mountain MSP... 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
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 2 4th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 2 (4th October), including Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system; and Prime... National News
Priti Patel: Fixing our broken asylum system 4th October 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system, law and order, policing, and being firm but fair so that the system caters for those in greatest... National News
