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
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
Ferry crisis going from bad to worse – Cameron 20th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the ferry crisis which is afflicting communities across his region is going “from bad to worse” and that... Local News
The SNP's bill for its incompetence just gets bigger and bigger - and you are paying for it 17th September 2021 Yet again the true cost of SNP incompetence and failure is revealed: another huge pile of your money to add to the £million plus that Sturgeon had already... Opinions
Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP on yesterday’s vote on the future of North Sea oil and gas 16th September 2021 Following a vote at the Scottish Parliament yesterday on a Scottish Conservative motion to support future oil and gas projects, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie... Holyrood News
MSP backs “pass wide and slow” campaign 16th September 2021 An MSP is giving his backing to a campaign aimed at making our roads safer for horses and their riders. Pass Wide and Slow is urging motorists to reduce their... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
