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Threat from ticks
Angus MacDonald

Threat from ticks

Scotland is banning the use of the only spray that can control bracken, Asulox, whereas England will continue to allow it. Bracken harbours ticks which carry Lyme’s disease.

AMD
4 Jul 2023
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Angus MacDonald

Corran Ferry, electric proposal

There was only one Corran proposal on the table at the Highland Council meeting on the 11th May 2023, and all us local Cllrs supported it. It was for the maximum £50 million bid to the Westminster Levelling Up Fund.

AMD
4 Jul 2023
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Angus MacDonald

A Rum deal

A gorgeous castle on a Hebridean island with a world class sea view and a decent skelp of land for sale at possibly as little as a £1. Tempted?

AMD
4 Jul 2023
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Scottish News

Willie Rennie

Rennie responds to latest stream of ferry disruption 

Responding to a new round of ferry disruption, which will mean some of CalMac’s largest vessels are delayed from re-entering service, including the MV Caledonian Isles and the MV Isle of Lewis, Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Ren

26 Feb 2025
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Jamie Stone

Stone stands up for Scotch Whisky 

Jamie Stone, MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, has tabled a parliamentary motion calling for the protection of the Scottish Single Malt Whisky category in light of a bid made by the English Whisky Guild for geographical indication.

26 Feb 2025
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Still unclear why Skye House cruelty was missed

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has criticised the government for failing to clarify the reach of the Mental Welfare Commission and to explain whether the body requires any further powers to properly report on issues at inpatient p

25 Feb 2025
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UK News

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