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

19 December 2021
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'

19 December 2021

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

19 December 2021
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

19 December 2021

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

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

12 December 2021
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

12 December 2021

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

12 December 2021
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

12 December 2021

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

12 December 2021
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

12 December 2021

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?'

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.


SPONSORED CONTENT: New show home unveiled at Tornagrain

10 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: New show home unveiled at Tornagrain

SPONSORED CONTENT: New show home unveiled at Tornagrain

10 December 2021

Leading placemaker Places for People has unveiled its new four-bedroom detached show home at Tornagrain


SPONSORED CONTENT: Choose local! It’s the best gift you can give to your community this Christmas

10 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: Choose local! It’s the best gift you can give to your community this Christmas

SPONSORED CONTENT: Choose local! It’s the best gift you can give to your community this Christmas

10 December 2021

Shoppers across the region are being urged to choose local this Christmas and celebrate the very best that the region has to offer.


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

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?

04 December 2021
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?

04 December 2021

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

04 December 2021
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

04 December 2021

Friends and family of the late Terry Duncan gathered in Tain to pay tribute.


SPONSORED CONTENT: Get into the festive spirit with Badachro Distillery

03 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: Get into the festive spirit with Badachro Distillery

SPONSORED CONTENT: Get into the festive spirit with Badachro Distillery

03 December 2021

There is no better time of the year than Christmas and Hogmanay for a party, and nothing says party better than cocktails!


SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod

02 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod

SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod

02 December 2021

Chris Kerr reflects on some of the major themes which emerged from the recent Scottish Highlands and Islands Rural Economy Conference & Awards


VET TALK: Night walks can 'spook' your dog - here is how to stop it happening

01 December 2021
VET TALK: Night walks can 'spook' your dog - here is how to stop it happening

VET TALK: Night walks can 'spook' your dog - here is how to stop it happening

01 December 2021

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers says planning and assuring your dog is vital for a safe walk.


HEALTH MATTERS: NHS Highland's new strategy to meet demand

01 December 2021
HEALTH MATTERS: NHS Highland's new strategy to meet demand

HEALTH MATTERS: NHS Highland's new strategy to meet demand

01 December 2021

NHS Highland chief Pamela Dudek outlines plans for new strategy needed to meet increasing demand on healthcare services.


Christian Viewpoint: Highland MSP Kate Forbes doesn't leave her faith at home

28 November 2021
Christian Viewpoint: Highland MSP Kate Forbes doesn't leave her faith at home

Christian Viewpoint: Highland MSP Kate Forbes doesn't leave her faith at home

28 November 2021

In his Christian Viewpoint John Dempster explores the faith of Kate Forbes MSP.


Christian Viewpoint: 'Prayer sustains my spirit as breath sustains my body'

21 November 2021
Christian Viewpoint: 'Prayer sustains my spirit as breath sustains my body'

Christian Viewpoint: 'Prayer sustains my spirit as breath sustains my body'

21 November 2021

Richard Gamble aims to build a great Möbius strip comprising of a million bricks on a site near Birmingham – the “Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer”.


VET TALK: What is inflammatory bowel disease and what you can do about it

20 November 2021
VET TALK: What is inflammatory bowel disease and what you can do about it

VET TALK: What is inflammatory bowel disease and what you can do about it

20 November 2021

The cause of IBD is poorly understood but treatments are available once diagnosed.


Top Highland doctor flags concerns over Covid and Christmas

20 November 2021
Top Highland doctor flags concerns over Covid and Christmas

Top Highland doctor flags concerns over Covid and Christmas

20 November 2021

Dr Tim Allison discusses the surge of covid cases in schools and how to prepare for Christmas in this situation.


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