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Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).

Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Rail chiefs must urgently rethink the decision not to resume late night trains between Inverness and the north, politicians & business leaders insist.

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.

Maree Todd vows to keep pushing for ‘high-quality, safe and sustainable’ maternity service

A visit to Raigmore allowed the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP to share feedback and learn about steps being taken to improve care and support.

‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

‘It’s like sitting in a tent and waiting for a massive storm to hit. All you can do is check the hitches, and hope.’

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Micro-bloggers in the Highlands are among 21 million to now use the upstart app.

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Leading Lib Dems have confidence in a Highland revival as Councillor Andrew Baxter got 58 per cent of the vote.

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

The bureaucratic blunder emerged because the local authority was not checking ‘to confirm the existence of its staff’.

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.

Bouchardon bust £2.5m sale plan passes court hurdle

A court has given the go-ahead for Highland Council to sell a valuable marble bust - already the centre of a £2.5m bid - that was bought for just £5.

Could Dingwall buildings be dramatically repurposed under new masterplan?

Highland Council has outlined a vision that it believes would streamline how it uses assets for the greater public good.

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

They relate to charges and their implications for both residents staying locally and small operators.

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.

‘Unviable’ Easter Ross community group set to pull plug within weeks

It says closing at this time will allow it to ‘meet its existing financial commitments while resources remain’.

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.

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Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Maree Todd vows to keep pushing for ‘high-quality, safe and sustainable’ maternity service

Maree Todd vows to keep pushing for ‘high-quality, safe and sustainable’ maternity service

‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Bouchardon bust £2.5m sale plan passes court hurdle

Bouchardon bust £2.5m sale plan passes court hurdle

Could Dingwall buildings be dramatically repurposed under new masterplan?

Could Dingwall buildings be dramatically repurposed under new masterplan?

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

‘Unviable’ Easter Ross community group set to pull plug within weeks

‘Unviable’ Easter Ross community group set to pull plug within weeks

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

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