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Gregor White


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News Editor Gregor White has been a journalist for more than 20 years now. Previously working for the Stirling Observer and then as a senior communications officer for Stirling Council, he joined Highland News and Media in 2016 as a senior reporter before moving to the newsdesk the following year where he works across a range of titles, primarily The inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal, Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal.

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5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

25 April 2025
5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

25 April 2025

Last November we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to bring in 5000 blood donations across the Highlands and Moray by Easter.


‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

24 April 2025
‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

24 April 2025

A team of staff from a firm with branches throughout the Highlands has become the latest to organise a corporate blood donation.


Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

20 April 2025
Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

20 April 2025

Having reported on others’ blood donations for several months, staff from Highland News and Media rolled up their sleeves for the cause themselves.


‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

19 April 2025
‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

19 April 2025

A mum who almost died after giving birth has added her voice to calls for more people to donate blood.


‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

18 April 2025
‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

18 April 2025

An Inverness mother who suffered an unimaginable loss wants to see good come out of tragedy by encouraging everyone to help those in need.


Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

16 April 2025
Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

16 April 2025

A Sutherland councillor has been suspended for two months for behaving “disrespectfully” towards the chairman and committee of a community group.


‘Why wouldn’t you give blood if you are able to?’

12 April 2025
‘Why wouldn’t you give blood if you are able to?’

‘Why wouldn’t you give blood if you are able to?’

12 April 2025

Inverness Shinty Club’s own team mascot dropped in to the Inverness Donor Centre to show support for our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


What happens to blood donations?

05 April 2025
What happens to blood donations?

What happens to blood donations?

05 April 2025

Have you ever wondered about what actually happens to the blood you give?


‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

04 April 2025
‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

04 April 2025

A call for an emergency summit on social care in the Highlands has been backed by one of the region’s biggest independent care providers.


‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

29 March 2025
‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

29 March 2025

Today we take it for granted that giving blood is as easy as looking online and booking an appointment - and it pretty well is.


Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

27 March 2025
Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

27 March 2025

The business leaders of the future have been recognised at the Highland and Moray regional finals of the Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme.


Hotel and restaurant owner makes ‘iconic’ Highland purchase

25 March 2025
Hotel and restaurant owner makes ‘iconic’ Highland purchase

Hotel and restaurant owner makes ‘iconic’ Highland purchase

25 March 2025

A Highland hospitality group has bought a landmark Aviemore hotel which has been in the same family’s ownership for three decades.


Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

21 March 2025
Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

21 March 2025

Two young musicians are hoping to inspire the Highlands’ future musical maestros.


‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

19 March 2025
‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

19 March 2025

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.


Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

18 March 2025
Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

18 March 2025

A voluntary scheme to get campervan owners to pay towards upkeep of facilities has raised just £20,000 - against an annual target of £500,000.


‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

17 March 2025
‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

17 March 2025

The blood transfusion service is actively seeking to welcome local companies as part of its corporate blood donation programme.


WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

15 March 2025
WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

WATCH: ‘I must be doing some thing right! - hero of heroes winner

15 March 2025

Peter Corbett has been named Highland Heroes hero of heroes for his efforts to improve the lives of young people.


‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

15 March 2025
‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

15 March 2025

Highland Heroes win is a huge boost for inspiring young woman.


Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

15 March 2025
Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

15 March 2025

In a highly successful mission, members and dependants of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion joined forces to give blood together last week.


3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

12 March 2025
3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

12 March 2025

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


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