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Treatment options for warts

Our resident doctor gives some practical advice.

Christian Viewpoint: 'Why things have changed so much since I was a trembling teenager'

Christian Viewpoint: 'Why things have changed so much since I was a trembling teenager'

As a child and young man, what I heard at church about the Second Coming of Christ terrified me.

Memories of a gruelling, snowy 10-hour drive from Tain to London reignite calls for Motorail reinstatement

Memories of a gruelling, snowy 10-hour drive from Tain to London reignite calls for Motorail reinstatement

These new rail franchises with different companies running different bits of what once was British Rail, meant that Motorail was no longer doable.

Highland public health chief: 'We need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions about Omicron'

Highland public health chief: 'We need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions about Omicron'

We have a new variant of Covid, but we are seeing the same story of rising infections and the need to take action, writes Dr Tim Allison.

OPINION: Looking at the big picture, we can't afford not to make all our homes energy efficient

OPINION: Looking at the big picture, we can't afford not to make all our homes energy efficient

Opinion from Ariane Burgess, Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands.

Day in the life of a Highland GP

13 December 2021

Day in the life of a Highland GP

13 December 2021

A day in the life of a Highland GP.

ASK THE VET: Obesity is a growing pet problem — here's what you can do about it

ASK THE VET: Obesity is a growing pet problem — here's what you can do about it

Obesity is a growing problem with pets – but there's action you can take immediately to help.

Spotlight on the Easter Ross woman who campaigned to save our precious heritage

Spotlight on the Easter Ross woman who campaigned to save our precious heritage

A heritage campaigner who was among those who helped to save a host of Ross-shire sites ultimately led a national conservation body.

Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

I love Cheshire priest Hana Amner’s Christmas card designs.

ASK THE DOC: 'My son is developing acne - is there anything you can suggest to help?'

11 December 2021

ASK THE DOC: 'My son is developing acne - is there anything you can suggest to help?'

11 December 2021

The doctor answers questions posed by readers about their health and wellbeing.

Should we be worried about new omicron variant? Highland public health chief offers his view

06 December 2021

Should we be worried about new omicron variant? Highland public health chief offers his view

06 December 2021

Covid is definitely back in the headlines thanks to the new variant named like other variants with a Greek letter and is called omicron – little O.

HEALTH MATTERS: How worried should we be about omicron variant of Covid-19?

HEALTH MATTERS: How worried should we be about omicron variant of Covid-19?

Covid is definitely back in the headlines thanks to the new variant.

OBITUARY: Tain man Terry Duncan remained proud of his Easter Ross connections and left behind a fine legacy

OBITUARY: Tain man Terry Duncan remained proud of his Easter Ross connections and left behind a fine legacy