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A9 dualling programme update timetable gaffe slammed by Highland MSP

Transport chiefs have 'egg on their face' after publishing a document about updates on the A9 dualling programme that is already out of date.

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'

Councillor launches a bold bid to improve Ross-shire’s crumbling school estate

Helen Crawford will ask the local authority to declare a 'school estate emergency' to put the issue on First Minister Humza Yousaf's desk.

Cash strapped council buys land for a new St Clement's without the cash to build it

Highland Council previously ditched plans to fund a new school but said it would buy the St Clement's site.

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

The parties separately underlined how Scotland was energy rich but fuel poor and demand action from the UK government

Scrapping of railway bridge plan by Network Rail 'not a surprise'

SCRAPPING of a multimillion-pound plan to replace a deadly Easter Ross railway level crossing with a bridge is not a surprise, a councillor believes.

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Key railway improvements which could dramatically boost train reliability on Highland lines may not take place as soon as hoped, campaigners fear.

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

The Scottish Conservatives did the analysis and then lashed out at the 'appalling betrayal' due to the “pitiful, snail-paced progress'.

Bank set to pull mobile service from Ross-shire community

"This is very disappointing. There has been absolutely no warning of this change."

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

He says 'the promised autumn update on a new timescale has been missed – as if we’re not already used enough to missed SNP A9 deadlines.'

Kiltearn among contested community councils announced, while 30 remain in abeyance

30 community councils failed to attract the necessary members.

Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

He wants MSPs to secure guarantees but he asks: 'Will they at long last devote real money for the Highlands as opposed to the central belt?'

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

In the spirit of awareness, it is crucial to recognize the signs, says our columnist as awareness month begins.

'Does nobody care?' Highland Council admits a new St Clement’s will take at least another 8 years

At that rate one parent says ‘some pyramids were built quicker’ as the campaign for a new school will be nearly 30 years old.

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'

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A9 dualling programme update timetable gaffe slammed by Highland MSP

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Councillor launches a bold bid to improve Ross-shire’s crumbling school estate

Councillor launches a bold bid to improve Ross-shire’s crumbling school estate

Cash strapped council buys land for a new St Clement's without the cash to build it

Cash strapped council buys land for a new St Clement's without the cash to build it

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

Scrapping of railway bridge plan by Network Rail 'not a surprise'

Scrapping of railway bridge plan by Network Rail 'not a surprise'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

Bank set to pull mobile service from Ross-shire community

Bank set to pull mobile service from Ross-shire community

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

Kiltearn among contested community councils announced, while 30 remain in abeyance

Kiltearn among contested community councils announced, while 30 remain in abeyance

Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

'Does nobody care?' Highland Council admits a new St Clement’s will take at least another 8 years

'Does nobody care?' Highland Council admits a new St Clement’s will take at least another 8 years

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

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