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'Decider skills' for kids thrown into spotlight by Ross-shire author

24 May 2020
'Decider skills' for kids thrown into spotlight by Ross-shire author

'Decider skills' for kids thrown into spotlight by Ross-shire author

24 May 2020

A Ross-shire mum has published her first book for children on coping with mental health.


'New wheelchair will help me to gain my independence and freedom and live life to the full'

24 May 2020
'New wheelchair will help me to gain my independence and freedom and live life to the full'

'New wheelchair will help me to gain my independence and freedom and live life to the full'

24 May 2020

An Alness man living with a life-limiting condition wants to expand his horizons with new set of wheels.


Life in Lockdown: Ross' story

23 May 2020
Life in Lockdown: Ross' story

Life in Lockdown: Ross' story

23 May 2020

A young businessman who was on the verge of signing the lease on his first premises has put his plans on hold during the coronavirus restrictions.


Knitters to the fore as guild's ranks and charity work swell during virus lockdown

23 May 2020
Knitters to the fore as guild's ranks and charity work swell during virus lockdown

Knitters to the fore as guild's ranks and charity work swell during virus lockdown

23 May 2020

A TEAM of knitters from the Highlands have swollen their numbers during the coronavirus pandemic.


Pupils use technology to bring joy to care home residents during lockdown

23 May 2020
Pupils use technology to bring joy to care home residents during lockdown

Pupils use technology to bring joy to care home residents during lockdown

23 May 2020

PUPILS in a Black Isle school are bringing joy to care home residents by sharing their school work.


Helpline open for male victims of domestic abuse flagged during lockdown

21 May 2020
Helpline open for male victims of domestic abuse flagged during lockdown

Helpline open for male victims of domestic abuse flagged during lockdown

21 May 2020

A confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and male victims of domestic violence across the UK.


Beer for a year prize for best home bar in UK

21 May 2020
Beer for a year prize for best home bar in UK

Beer for a year prize for best home bar in UK

21 May 2020

Games retailer offers a year's supply of free beer to the Brit who has created the best ‘home bar’ during coronavirus lockdown


Police warn against serious fraud to residents and business

21 May 2020
Police warn against serious fraud to residents and business

Police warn against serious fraud to residents and business

21 May 2020

Highland and Islands police division are urging residents and businesses to be on the guard following reported phone frauds within the division.


Strongman sets sights on further glory

21 May 2020
Strongman sets sights on further glory

Strongman sets sights on further glory

21 May 2020

A WORLD strongman champion is about to take on another milestone challenge, all from his personal gym.


WATCH: Senior firefighter takes baby birds under his wing

21 May 2020
WATCH: Senior firefighter takes baby birds under his wing

WATCH: Senior firefighter takes baby birds under his wing

21 May 2020

A HIGHLAND firefighter has been raising three blackbirds after their mother was knocked out her nest and killed.


Baby bunnies who were flooded out their home have been rescued by Inverness SPCA

21 May 2020
Baby bunnies who were flooded out their home have been rescued by Inverness SPCA

Baby bunnies who were flooded out their home have been rescued by Inverness SPCA

21 May 2020

Five young rabbits who were rescued by Inverness SPCA are being cared for in Fishcross.


NHS boss criticised for weekend travel from Orkney to his home on the Black Isle

21 May 2020
NHS boss criticised for weekend travel from Orkney to his home on the Black Isle

NHS boss criticised for weekend travel from Orkney to his home on the Black Isle

21 May 2020

THE chief executive of NHS Orkney has been criticised for travelling between the Northern Isles and his family home near Inverness at weekends.


Flashback to 1973 in Wester Ross shared by the National Library of Scotland

20 May 2020
Flashback to 1973 in Wester Ross shared by the National Library of Scotland

Flashback to 1973 in Wester Ross shared by the National Library of Scotland

20 May 2020

A virtual tour of the Highlands is being offered by the National Library of Scotland's moving image collection.


Highland Council refuses to say which schools have sprinklers in wake of fire

19 May 2020
Highland Council refuses to say which schools have sprinklers in wake of fire

Highland Council refuses to say which schools have sprinklers in wake of fire

19 May 2020

THOUSANDS of children are being sent to schools in the Highlands without sprinkler systems – but the council won’t say which ones.


Bus driver in fatal accident near Munlochy was travelling at 'excessive speed'

19 May 2020
Bus driver in fatal accident near Munlochy was travelling at 'excessive speed'

Bus driver in fatal accident near Munlochy was travelling at 'excessive speed'

19 May 2020

Mohamed Bakari Chache (50), a popular driver of some 13 years standing with Stagecoach, died on January 11.


Call for info on Skye care home crisis: 'The distress this has caused has been devastating'

19 May 2020
Call for info on Skye care home crisis: 'The distress this has caused has been devastating'

Call for info on Skye care home crisis: 'The distress this has caused has been devastating'

19 May 2020

A Highland councillor wants the community to be given more information on the situation at a Skye care home following a mass outbreak of Covid-19.


Bakes from Alness lad help the homeless

17 May 2020
Bakes from Alness lad help the homeless

Bakes from Alness lad help the homeless

17 May 2020

AN eight-year-old boy from Alness raised more than £450 for charity by selling cakes at a pop up cafe every fortnight in his own home.


Financial support available for kidney patients during coronavirus

16 May 2020
Financial support available for kidney patients during coronavirus

Financial support available for kidney patients during coronavirus

16 May 2020

Kidney Care UK has offered help through a simple application grant scheme to help pay for day-to-day essentials.


Life in Lockdown: Liam Christie's story

16 May 2020
Life in Lockdown: Liam Christie's story

Life in Lockdown: Liam Christie's story

16 May 2020

An events promoter has turned his hand to delivering shopping for a supermarket after his business was 10 days away from closing.


Advice issued on making a plan for care during coronavirus pandemic

15 May 2020
Advice issued on making a plan for care during coronavirus pandemic

Advice issued on making a plan for care during coronavirus pandemic

15 May 2020

Anticipatory care planning is about conversations between you, the people closest to you, and your care team.


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