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Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

13 January 2025

Gadgets and tools can remind someone to take medication, notify if a person has a fall, or alert if someone wanders outside when it might be unsafe.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

13 January 2025

The Highland Archive Centre’s records offer a fascinating insight into the region’s motoring past - car registrations in Inverness-shire from 1903-75.


‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

12 January 2025

The rules they apparently are governed by have to take priority over actual needs, our columnist’s relative discovered.


Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025

The past 12 months proved to be another very busy year for our team, writes the Highland Archive Service.


Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

05 January 2025

Missing boy triggers massive Easter Ross response; tractor-daft tot at Black Isle Show; Save Our Gymnastics Club and designer heads for Big Apple.


Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

05 January 2025

Research from University College London estimates that on average for every cigarette smoked the smoker loses 20 minutes of life, says our columnist.


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

Good luck remains prime factor for a healthy year ahead

04 January 2025

While Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital is under pressure, columnist Colin Campbell talks to a veteran nurse.


What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

29 December 2024

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell


What were the positives to come out of 2024?

What were the positives to come out of 2024?

What were the positives to come out of 2024?

22 December 2024

In what may appear to a doom-laden year, let us spare a few moments to reflect on the many positives.


‘Library cuts will have a disproportionate effect on students and job seekers’

‘Library cuts will have a disproportionate effect on students and job seekers’

‘Library cuts will have a disproportionate effect on students and job seekers’

15 December 2024

In a letter to the editor, one of our readers has shared their thoughts.


Ambassador (17) shares ‘crucial and exciting’ work to empower young women

Ambassador (17) shares ‘crucial and exciting’ work to empower young women

Ambassador (17) shares ‘crucial and exciting’ work to empower young women

15 December 2024

Roisin Beattie (17), a Black Isle school pupil, has shared her thoughts in a column.


Far from selfish, a break proved to be absolutely vital for this unpaid carer

Far from selfish, a break proved to be absolutely vital for this unpaid carer

Far from selfish, a break proved to be absolutely vital for this unpaid carer

14 December 2024

Our columnist Karen Anderson has shared why her first holiday abroad in 24 years was a personal milestone.


Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

08 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park


NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

07 December 2024

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.


NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

05 December 2024

Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

30 November 2024

One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.


‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

23 November 2024

‘It’s like sitting in a tent and waiting for a massive storm to hit. All you can do is check the hitches, and hope.’


Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

17 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers


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