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NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

15 May 2024

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.


NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

08 May 2024

Moving onto new pastures


POLITICS: It’s time to work together as we welcome a new leader for the SNP

POLITICS: It’s time to work together as we welcome a new leader for the SNP

POLITICS: It’s time to work together as we welcome a new leader for the SNP

07 May 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses the change in leadership within the SNP and the changes it signals.


POLITICS: English election results were not good for a Prime Minister looking to call a General Election very soon

POLITICS: English election results were not good for a Prime Minister looking to call a General Election very soon

POLITICS: English election results were not good for a Prime Minister looking to call a General Election very soon

07 May 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson looks at the aftermath of the English local elections and the SNP’s own leadership change.


NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

01 May 2024

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.


Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

Politics: Improved rail links in the north-east are vital for communities

28 April 2024

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam focuses on the need for better rail links in the north-east.


NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

24 April 2024

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.


POLITICS: More north-east bank closures and the WASPI fight continues

POLITICS: More north-east bank closures and the WASPI fight continues

POLITICS: More north-east bank closures and the WASPI fight continues

24 April 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses RBS branch closures and a visit to Holyrood by campaigners for WASPI women.


POLITICS: MPs announcing their retirements can plan ahead unlike the WASPI women

POLITICS: MPs announcing their retirements can plan ahead unlike the WASPI women

POLITICS: MPs announcing their retirements can plan ahead unlike the WASPI women

23 April 2024

MP Richard Thomson’s latest column discusses the ongoing fight for compensation for WASPI women and the outcomes of the Post Office Horizon enquiry.


Politics: Retaining speech and language services in Aberdeenshire schools is vital

Politics: Retaining speech and language services in Aberdeenshire schools is vital

Politics: Retaining speech and language services in Aberdeenshire schools is vital

14 April 2024

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam outlines the work being done to keep speech and language services going in Aberdeenshire.


Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

Politics: Police action tackling anti-social behaviour in community

10 April 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin updates on the action taken by police to halt anti-social behaviour in Ellon.


Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

09 April 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson examines how Brexit has affected food prices.


Politics: Halting littering is a challenge that needs faced head-on

Politics: Halting littering is a challenge that needs faced head-on

Politics: Halting littering is a challenge that needs faced head-on

07 April 2024

MP David Duguid focuses on the problem of littering in his latest column.


We all have to take responsibility for the environment

We all have to take responsibility for the environment

We all have to take responsibility for the environment

05 April 2024

Column: Littering is a blight on our rural communities


Politics: Better transport connectivity is an urgent need

Politics: Better transport connectivity is an urgent need

Politics: Better transport connectivity is an urgent need

31 March 2024

MSP Karen Adam discusses the need for better transport connectivity in her latest column.


NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

27 March 2024

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.


Politics: Minor Injury Units are a vital service for this part of the north-east

Politics: Minor Injury Units are a vital service for this part of the north-east

Politics: Minor Injury Units are a vital service for this part of the north-east

26 March 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin discusses the effects of the WASPI report and the removal of overnight MIU services.


Politics: The sheer scale of this scandal demands a clear and compassionate response

Politics: The sheer scale of this scandal demands a clear and compassionate response

Politics: The sheer scale of this scandal demands a clear and compassionate response

26 March 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson discusses the publication of the report into women’s state pension age.


Politics: North-east bus services need improved reliability

Politics: North-east bus services need improved reliability

Politics: North-east bus services need improved reliability

24 March 2024

In his latest column, MP David Duguid puts the spotlight on Stagecoach's bus reliability issues.


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


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