Politics

The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.

Scottish Government minister Jenni Minto has agreed to visit Caithness after being told that an upgraded maternity service “must be a priority”.

‘I’m not an angel I’m just a woman and any time we make mistakes as a politician we are hung, drawn and quartered by social media.’

Maree Todd has praised the SNP government’s record on new homes, saying it represents “a significant step forward in addressing the housing crisis”.

Campaigners want to ensure objections to the controversial proposal are properly reflected.

Enforcement of the ban, forcing overnight visitors to move along, would’ve cost the council up to £41k.

Michael Gregson says ‘the people are just not feeling the love, and this excessive pay rise to ourselves certainly won’t change that perception’.

The move follows recommendations by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee.

Jamie Stone MP calls for the government to tackle the high cost of delivery charges and surcharges in Caithness and other rural communities.

Project promises to attract new companies and investment while supporting operations across the country’s growing offshore wind operations.

A survey on priorities for rural areas could result in a “direct threat” to wellbeing and quality of life, a Caithness campaign group has warned.

North MP Jamie Stone believes Nicola Sturgeon is right to leave the Scottish political stage after a “tawdry time” for the former First Minister.

A Highland MSP condemned the “dangerous” rhetoric around disability payments during a Holyrood debate on planned UK welfare cuts.

Far north MP Jamie Stone has accused the Scottish Government of failing elderly and vulnerable patients over unacceptable A&E waiting times.

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

Jamie Stone has pledged to continue speaking up on healthcare for women, arguing that females deserve equal access regardless of where they live.

Highland MPs have welcomed a decision not to change the definition of English single malt whisky after a heated debate on its impact on Scotch.

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.