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
Councillor Struan Mackie's Newsletter 1st October 2020 Councillor Struan Mackie has released his latest newsletter detailing his recent efforts on your behalf in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross. Local News
Right balance needs to be found on family care home visits, says Edward Mountain MSP 30th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, has raised concerns about the negative impact that lockdown restrictions are having on the long term mental health... Local News
Cameron welcomes PM’s commitment on US whisky tariffs 30th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the Prime Minister’s commitment to seeking a resolution to US tariffs on Scotch whisky. Boris Johnson made... Local News
Cameron welcomes help for exporters 30th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the launch of a new UK Government Trade Hub which is dedicated to helping Scottish businesses win export... Reports
Cameron hails fisheries deal with Norway 30th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the agreement on fisheries signed today between the UK and Norway is of huge importance to the Scottish... Reports
Edward Mountain MSP renews calls for staff bullying survey at NHS Highland 29th September 2020 Bullying is still continuing at NHS Highland more than a year after a damning report from John Sturrock QC highlighted the serious issue, it has been claimed... Local News
Concern over cancer referrals dropping during lockdown 29th September 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has expressed concern following the release of information showing that cancer referrals have dropped during lockdown. Mr... Reports
Edward Mountain MSP cast doubts over SNP’s commitment to building new Inverness Prison 25th September 2020 Edward Mountain has today challenged the SNP Government on the lack of investment and delays to the construction of HMP Highland, the replacement prison for HMP... Local News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 1 3rd October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 1 (3rd October), including: better transport, "Generation Buy", new Conservative HQ in Leeds, and... National News
We have launched our Blue Wall Fund 3rd October 2020 We have launched a new "Blue Wall Fund" to deliver for people in the North who voted for change in the historic 2019 election victory. National News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
