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
Commitment to food standards welcomed by MSP 30th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed a commitment by the UK Government to maintain the highest food and animal welfare standards in any future... Articles
Broadband delay threatens to keep Highlands and Islands in “digital stone age” 29th June 2020 The Highlands and Islands risk being left behind other parts of the country as legal problems threaten the roll-out of superfast broadband to the region. Shadow... Local News
Recovery plan is vital for the survival of local newspapers – Cameron 29th June 2020 The Scottish Conservatives have launched a newspaper recovery plan to support the long term future of the industry. The recovery plan will support local... Local News
Cameron seeks ferry explanation 29th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to CalMac seeking an explanation for the suspension of the Ardrossan to Campeltown ferry service. He has... Local News
Cameron presses ministers on Corran Ferry 27th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is putting pressure on the Scottish Government to resolve the future of the Corran Ferry. In a parliamentary question... Local News
Views sought on sentences for dog attacks 26th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to submit their views on proposals to strengthen penalties on dog-owners whose pets attack... Holyrood News
Highland Council unable to offer relief to council tax paying B&Bs 25th June 2020 Cllr Margaret Davidson has confirmed that the Highland Council does not intend to offer a council tax holiday for B&Bs who do not pay business rates. This was... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP begins virtual summer surgery tour next week 25th June 2020 Edward Mountain MSP today has released details of his virtual summer surgery tour. This summer, the Highlands and Islands MSP is holding thirty virtual... Local News
Comment from Donald Cameron on Council Funding Crisis 25th June 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government’s persistent under-funding of councils, particularly in the North of Scotland, is... Holyrood News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
