Holyrood committee rejects 20mph speed limit plan
A proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit for residential streets and minor roads in Scotland has been rejected by a Scottish Parliament committee examining the plans.
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Green Party rising star Saoirse McHugh eliminated from Midlands North West
Green candidate Saoirse McHugh has been eliminated from the Midlands North West election on the eleventh count.
Moray Council praised by Scottish Government after reducing planning application times
Moray Council has been praised for reducing the amount of time taken on planning application decisions.
Caithness hospital leading the way worldwide through environmental work
Caithness General Hospital is set to become the sole holder of a prestigious global award and be attributed international status for their work to reduce the impact of pharmaceuticals on the environment.
Mary Portas: We need to change the business world so women feel empowered by it
Mary Portas has made an emotive call for businesses to become places where women can feel “empowered”.
Jaguar Land Rover boss warns of ‘horrifying’ impact of hard Brexit
The boss of Jaguar Land Rover has warned Theresa May that a “hard Brexit” will wipe out his company’s profits, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.
Heathrow expansion could cause Aberdeen and Inverness to miss out
Heathrow expansion could cost Aberdeen airport more than 1,100 flights by 2030, according to government figures.
Shetland going green to cut carbon emissions
Investing in green energy sources and focusing on efficiency measures like insulation helped Shetland Islands Council make a “significant reduction” in its carbon emissions over the past financial year.
Local Elections 2017: Results as they come in
The results of local elections across the north of Scotland are being released this morning as candidates vie for 1,227 seats across 353 wards.
Another Highland community step closer to creating ‘Bid’
Another Highland community is a step closer to establishing a business initiative, pioneered in Inverness, to boost trade.
Overhaul your home with green fingers
Give the green light to Pantone's Colour of the Year - Greenery - with these emerald gems.
Councillors plea for city-region funding
Councillors have issued heartfelt pleas for a share of the £315million City Region Deal money promised to Inverness and the Highlands to save their respective business communities.
Nairn beach clean-up throws up a few surprises
A full barbecue set was among the unusual items uncovered during a giant beach clean-up yesterday in Nairn.
New business improvement district proposal for Nairn
Community leaders are weighing up the potential benefits of a business improvement district scheme in Nairn.
POLL: Who will you vote for in the General Election?
Yesterday marked the final round of Prime Minister's Questions in Westminster before the current parliament is dissolved on Monday ahead of May's general election.
Ukip “revolution” has come to Scotland
The UK Independence Party (Ukip) has sent a shockwave through the Scottish political establishment after winning its first parliamentary seat.