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Nurseries in Ross-shire among those in the Highland Council area closed or partially closed due to coronavirus pandemic
17 January 2022
Nurseries in Ross-shire among those in the Highland Council area closed or partially closed due to coronavirus pandemic
17 January 2022Four nurseries, including two in Ross-shire, along with a secondary school and a primary school in the Highlands are closed or partially closed today.
Hollywood actress Karen Gillan to fly flag for Highlands as she is named Grand Marshal of New York Tartan Day Parade
14 January 2022
Hollywood actress Karen Gillan to fly flag for Highlands as she is named Grand Marshal of New York Tartan Day Parade
14 January 2022Highland-born Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has been named as this year's Grand Marshal for the famous New York Tartan Day Parade
Developers behind planned expansion at out-of-town retail park hit back at council officers
11 January 2022
Developers behind planned expansion at out-of-town retail park hit back at council officers
11 January 2022The developers behind expansion plans at an out-of-town retail park have hit back after council officers said the proposals should not be supported.
Emergency operations bunker in Highland capital houses relics from the Cold War
09 January 2022
Emergency operations bunker in Highland capital houses relics from the Cold War
09 January 2022Passers-by could be forgiven for thinking they are back in the Cold War era with the latest arrivals at the Emergency Operations Bunker in Inverness.
Highland ambassador: 'Tourism a sector that can thrive while protecting the planet'
08 January 2022
Highland ambassador: 'Tourism a sector that can thrive while protecting the planet'
08 January 2022Highland Tourism Community Interest Company has grown its range of tourism ambassadors with the addition of campaigner Jeremy Leggett.
Highland hospital drive for kids: 'We’re refurbishing that area to make it less alarming and more child-friendly'
08 January 2022
Highland hospital drive for kids: 'We’re refurbishing that area to make it less alarming and more child-friendly'
08 January 2022Young patients going to the operating theatre at Raigmore Hospital will have a more child-friendly journey from spring thanks to a children’s charity.
Four schools in the Highlands closed or partially closed
07 January 2022
Four schools in the Highlands closed or partially closed
07 January 2022Three secondary schools and one nursery in the Highlands remain closed or partially closed today for various reasons.
PICTURES: Picture postcard scenes in the Highlands as more snow forecast
05 January 2022
PICTURES: Picture postcard scenes in the Highlands as more snow forecast
05 January 2022Wintry showers caused travel disruption for some but delight for others...
New variants of coronavirus likely to emerge – but geography of Highlands buys more time to prepare
04 January 2022
New variants of coronavirus likely to emerge – but geography of Highlands buys more time to prepare
04 January 2022He has been the public face of NHS Highland throughout the pandemic but Dr Tim Allison has only been director of public health for the past 18 months.
British Transport Police confirm person pronounced dead after reports of casualty on the rail track in Highlands
04 January 2022
British Transport Police confirm person pronounced dead after reports of casualty on the rail track in Highlands
04 January 2022A person has been pronounced dead on the rail line near Inverness, transport police have confirmed.
PICTURES: A9 reopens south of Highland capital after closure due to adverse weather
04 January 2022
PICTURES: A9 reopens south of Highland capital after closure due to adverse weather
04 January 2022The A9 south of Inverness has reopened in both directions.
Army reservists roll up their sleeves to donate blood
01 January 2022
Army reservists roll up their sleeves to donate blood
01 January 2022A group of Army reservists joined forces to give blood in support of a friend diagnosed with prostate cancer.
New energy support services for older and vulnerable people
31 December 2021
New energy support services for older and vulnerable people
31 December 2021Charity Age Scotland has launched new energy support services to ensure older and vulnerable people get the help available.
Highland campaigners back call for streets to be made safer for cycling
29 December 2021
Highland campaigners back call for streets to be made safer for cycling
29 December 2021Campaigners are calling for safer streets for cycling after many children received bikes as Christmas presents – but do not feel safe to go on roads.
Highland family backs blood donor bid: 'It’s the best thing you could give this Christmas'
20 December 2021
Highland family backs blood donor bid: 'It’s the best thing you could give this Christmas'
20 December 2021An Inverness family has spoken out after it was revealed Scottish hospitals are currently supplied by the smallest pool of blood donors this century.
'Perfect storm' winter concerns fuel energy saving campaign
18 December 2021
'Perfect storm' winter concerns fuel energy saving campaign
18 December 2021A big Energy Saving Winter campaign has been launched by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) after new research finds many can't afford fuel bills.
Haven Centre for Highlands will make massive difference to so many lives, says family
17 December 2021
Haven Centre for Highlands will make massive difference to so many lives, says family
17 December 2021A pioneering centre for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs is set to make a massive difference for Highland families.
Energy crisis: 'People are struggling this winter – and these problems are likely to last well into 2022'
13 December 2021
Energy crisis: 'People are struggling this winter – and these problems are likely to last well into 2022'
13 December 2021A big Energy Saving Winter campaign has been launched by Citizens Advice Scotland as new research finds one in three people can't afford their bills.
'I am absolutely sure it is going to get worse' – concerns flagged on Highland fuel poverty issue
12 December 2021
'I am absolutely sure it is going to get worse' – concerns flagged on Highland fuel poverty issue
12 December 2021Elderly people in fuel poverty could be facing a stark choice, a Highland campaign group is warning.
Things looking up as proposed Highland indoor climbing venture finds new site
11 December 2021
Things looking up as proposed Highland indoor climbing venture finds new site
11 December 2021Backers of plans to create a world-class climbing gym in Inverness have found new premises for the venture.