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Maree Todd says new winter heating payment has ‘righted a disgraceful wrong’

A new winter heating payment will be “a vital lifeline” for pensioners in Scotland, according to the SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.

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).

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 calls on unpaid carers to check eligibility for support

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd is urging unpaid carers to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland.

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.

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’.

Cross-party letter urges Scottish Government to ‘pay heed to the clear voice’ of east Sutherland residents in support of golf course at Coul Links near Embo

UK and Scottish ministers came together this week to express cross-party support for plans to build a championship golf course near Embo.

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.

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.

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’.

Sutherland farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

A call for Sutherland farmers not to bottle up their worries has come from a charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.

Baby box scheme helping to give best possible start to life, says Maree Todd

Scotland’s baby box scheme is helping to ensure that “every child has the support they need to fulfil their potential”, according to Maree Todd MSP.

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

Hospitality fears it could put people off visiting but others question why locals foot the bill for mass tourism.

A&E target missed at Raigmore in August leaving 1200 patients waiting

NHS Highland missed the Scottish Government’s 95 per cent target with just under 40% of patients waiting more than four hours.

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

MP Angus MacDonald warns impacts will also be felt by ‘many care homes, pharmacies, doctors surgeries and dentist clinics’.

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

The council’s ‘thanks, but no thanks’ approach was dubbed ‘heavy handed’ by one councillor

Politics

Maree Todd says new winter heating payment has ‘righted a disgraceful wrong’

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?

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 calls on unpaid carers to check eligibility for support

Maree Todd calls on unpaid carers to check eligibility for support

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

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

Cross-party letter urges Scottish Government to ‘pay heed to the clear voice’ of east Sutherland residents in support of golf course at Coul Links near Embo

Cross-party letter urges Scottish Government to ‘pay heed to the clear voice’ of east Sutherland residents in support of golf course at Coul Links near Embo

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

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

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

Sutherland farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

Sutherland farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

Baby box scheme helping to give best possible start to life, says Maree Todd

Baby box scheme helping to give best possible start to life, says Maree Todd

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

A&E target missed at Raigmore in August leaving 1200 patients waiting

A&E target missed at Raigmore in August leaving 1200 patients waiting

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

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