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£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

£50m cash injection to boost Highland Broadband fibre roll-out

A £50m investment is set to boost Highland Broadband’s roll-out of superfast internet to more than 150 towns and villages by the end of the year.

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

Non appearance aggravated tensions as campaigners demand Planning Inquiry Commission into projects.

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

A packed and passionate Inverness meeting was told ‘no financial compensation can ever replace what we stand to lose.’

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

First Minister John Swinney has been visiting tree nursery near Elgin

Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

Up to 50% fall for some Highland train tickets after peak fares axed

Rail passengers in the Highlands look set to make big savings on tickets after it was announced that peak fares will be scrapped from next month.

Lib Dem candidate vying to succeed Kate Forbes in Holyrood says: ‘Time to say goodbye to Highland Council’

Lib Dem candidate vying to succeed Kate Forbes in Holyrood says: ‘Time to say goodbye to Highland Council’

Lib Dem candidate vying to succeed Kate Forbes in Holyrood says: ‘Time to say goodbye to Highland Council’

Andrew Baxter picks-up where the outgoing MSP left off saying the authorityl is ‘too large, too centralised, and too remote’

UK Government ‘cash for pylons’ plan to pay £2500 to homes close to electricity infrastructure

UK Government ‘cash for pylons’ plan to pay £2500 to homes close to electricity infrastructure

UK Government ‘cash for pylons’ plan to pay £2500 to homes close to electricity infrastructure

People living near electricity pylons could get £250 a year off their energy bills under UK Government proposals.

Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

Highland MSP Kate Forbes set to stand down at next election

‘Looking ahead to the future, I do not want to miss any more of the precious early years of family life – which can never be rewound.’

‘Most emails I receive from constituents are about Gaza’ — MP calls for official recognition of Palestine

‘Most emails I receive from constituents are about Gaza’ — MP calls for official recognition of Palestine

‘Most emails I receive from constituents are about Gaza’ — MP calls for official recognition of Palestine

A Strathspey MP is among those pushing for the UK to officially recognise the State of Palestine amidst growing international pressure.

Four years since NHS Highland hit A&E waiting time target leaving almost 60,000 suffering delays

Four years since NHS Highland hit A&E waiting time target leaving almost 60,000 suffering delays

Four years since NHS Highland hit A&E waiting time target leaving almost 60,000 suffering delays

Scottish Government’s four-hour target for patients admitted, transferred or discharged missed.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she understands local concerns about renewable projects

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she understands local concerns about renewable projects

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she understands local concerns about renewable projects

But she insists she is unable to attend a meeting of MPs and MSPs in August.

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

But around 10 other local MPs and MSPs are expected in Inverness with some yet to confirm.

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks will not attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks will not attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks will not attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

But around 10 other local MPs and MSPs are expected in Inverness with some yet to confirm.

Highland politician has been highlighting the role Scotland’s whisky industry to the local economy

Highland politician has been highlighting the role Scotland’s whisky industry to the local economy

Highland politician has been highlighting the role Scotland’s whisky industry to the local economy

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has visited the Tomatin Distillery.

Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

The statistics show a sharp increase in the number of abandoned vehicles with 327 reported in 2020/2021 to 1291 in 2024/2025.

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

There has been little change to the numbers since 2014.

Race to Holyrood is on, says Kingussie founder of new rural party

Race to Holyrood is on, says Kingussie founder of new rural party

Race to Holyrood is on, says Kingussie founder of new rural party

Scottish Rural Party will contest all eight regions in 2026

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