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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
