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
MSP’s concerns over teen mental health 2nd February 2021 An MSP has highlighted concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of young people. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston... Holyrood News
Comment on ferry funding announcement 2nd February 2021 Commenting on last week’s Scottish Budget and the internal ferry funding announcements, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “It is welcome... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP says Maree Todd MSP is letting down children with learning disabilities in the Highlands 1st February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain MSP has called out the Minister for Children and Young People for letting down children with disabilities in the... Local News
MSP warns over Covid vaccine scams 30th January 2021 A Highlands and Islands MSP has warned over the threat from scammers exploiting the pandemic after being targeted himself. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie... Local News
Anger as Scottish affordable home budget slashed by £268m 29th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has condemned the Scottish Government’s decision to cut investment in social and affordable homes by £268m. The... Holyrood News
Please seek assistance if you have cancer worries - Cameron 29th January 2021 The significance of World Cancer Day, which takes place on Thursday 4th February, is being highlighted by Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron. The Highlands... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP praises NHS Highland staff and volunteers for vaccine rollout 29th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has praised NHS Highland staff for their work on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, while calling for the SNP to speed the... Local News
Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron praises local NHS staff for vaccine roll-out 28th January 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has praised NHS staff working across the Highlands and Islands for their work delivering the Covid-19 vaccine roll out... Local News
MSP praises local NHS staff for vaccine roll-out 28th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised NHS staff working across Orkney and Shetland for their work delivering the Covid-19 vaccine roll out... Local 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
