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‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

16 January 2025
‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

16 January 2025

A former NHS Highland board member called for the Scottish Government to ‘actually listen’ to concerns over the new vaccine delivery system.


Ross-shire coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

16 January 2025
Ross-shire coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Ross-shire coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

16 January 2025

Coastal communities in Ross-shire could benefit from a share of a multimillion-pound fund.


Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025
Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

Highland Hospital Radio volunteer shortlisted as Best Female Presenter at prestigious national award

15 January 2025

A volunteer presenter and DJ at an Inverness-based hospital radio presenter is running for a prestigious national award.


NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

14 January 2025
NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

14 January 2025

Those eligible to get a free Covid vaccine have until the end of January to get the jag - whilst flu vaccine is available until the end of March.


New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

14 January 2025
New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

14 January 2025

Calls to bring back vaccinations to GPs after Highland experiences ‘concerning’ drop in uptake


Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025
Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.


‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025
‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.


WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025
WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow weather warning extended as travel disruption in the Highlands and Moray continues

08 January 2025

Snow showers and ice will bring further disruption to travel in the Highlands and Moray as a yellow weather warning has been extended.


Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

07 January 2025
Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

Works for £2m structural improvement on Kessock Bridge start after two-month delay

07 January 2025

Works to strengthen the bridge towers on the Kessock Bridge are underway after a delay to series of “essential works” was announced in October 2024.


Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

29 December 2024
Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

Train passengers advised to plan ahead as extreme weather set to hit Highlands and Moray

29 December 2024

Extreme rainfall and high winds may disrupt rail services across the Highlands and Moray from tomorrow.


Staff shortages hit Far North Line again as Wick to Inverness train is cancelled

29 December 2024
Staff shortages hit Far North Line again as Wick to Inverness train is cancelled

Staff shortages hit Far North Line again as Wick to Inverness train is cancelled

29 December 2024

Passengers travelling from Wick to Inverness today will face some disruption as a service was cancelled due to staff shortages.


UPDATE: Fog disruption continues for air travel in the UK as delays impact several Inverness Airport flights

28 December 2024
UPDATE: Fog disruption continues for air travel in the UK as delays impact several Inverness Airport flights

UPDATE: Fog disruption continues for air travel in the UK as delays impact several Inverness Airport flights

28 December 2024

The dense fog which disrupted air travel across the UK yesterday is continuing to impact Inverness flights today, with delays of up to three hours.


MP Angus Macdonald ‘appalled’ at opulence of new Cabinet Office in Glasgow

24 December 2024
MP Angus Macdonald ‘appalled’ at opulence of new Cabinet Office in Glasgow

MP Angus Macdonald ‘appalled’ at opulence of new Cabinet Office in Glasgow

24 December 2024

A Highland MP said he was ‘shocked’ by the ‘opulence’ and emptiness of the UK government’s brand-new £150 million headquarters in Glasgow.


Lifeline charity in Dingwall suffers ‘devastating’ blow as they lose £35,000 from NHS funding

23 December 2024
Lifeline charity in Dingwall suffers ‘devastating’ blow as they lose £35,000 from NHS funding

Lifeline charity in Dingwall suffers ‘devastating’ blow as they lose £35,000 from NHS funding

23 December 2024

A Dingwall charity supporting people with impaired mobility was hit by a ‘devastating’ blow after being told it will lose vital funding.


Trains between Inverness and Wick could face delays this morning as Highland temperatures drop

23 December 2024
Trains between Inverness and Wick could face delays this morning as Highland temperatures drop

Trains between Inverness and Wick could face delays this morning as Highland temperatures drop

23 December 2024

Train passengers travelling on the Far North Line could face disruption today due to icy conditions between Inverness and Lairg.


‘This behaviour needs to stop’ - fly-tipping build-up at Wester Ross beauty spot sparks concerns of impacts on environment

11 December 2024
‘This behaviour needs to stop’ - fly-tipping build-up at Wester Ross beauty spot sparks concerns of impacts on environment

‘This behaviour needs to stop’ - fly-tipping build-up at Wester Ross beauty spot sparks concerns of impacts on environment

11 December 2024

Works to clear a Wester Ross beauty spot from various kinds of waste dumped in the area have begun, costing more than £6000.


Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024
Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

28 November 2024

Detectives leading the reinvestigation into the murder of a Nairn banker 20 years ago have launched a new online appeal to uncover new information.


Stranded walker rescued in Wester Ross after Storm Bert hits the region

24 November 2024
Stranded walker rescued in Wester Ross after Storm Bert hits the region

Stranded walker rescued in Wester Ross after Storm Bert hits the region

24 November 2024

A Wester Ross mountain rescue team was called out to help a stranded walker on the path to Shenavall yesterday.


WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024
WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

23 November 2024

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.


A9 restricted near Daviot and Tore roundabout due to jack-knifed lorry and broken down vehicle

20 November 2024
A9 restricted near Daviot and Tore roundabout due to jack-knifed lorry and broken down vehicle

A9 restricted near Daviot and Tore roundabout due to jack-knifed lorry and broken down vehicle

20 November 2024

Motorists travelling on the A9 north and south of Inverness are set to experience delays this morning due to two separate incidents.


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