Health

Two children were saved by an off-duty lifeguard after getting caught in a rip tide while bodyboarding from a Highland beach earlier this month.

The warning follows from an inquiry which reveals a report of the “horrific” crime was made to the police in relation to the 2022 event.

Debbie brings a wealth of health and social care experience to the role, having worked for the Highland Council, Moray Council and NHS Highland.

It is believed the man was carrying out duties in Inverness under a false name.

Scottish Labour says ‘This is what privatisation looks like – those who can, pay for a private dentist; those who can’t, suffer’

In the first adjournment debate of new the parliament, he said: ‘17 years of centralisation has wreaked havoc on my part of the world’.

Deputy First Minster Kate Forbes has spoken about her experience with postnatal depression on the new series of the podcast, Speaking of Suicide.

He was a finalist in The Traitors and revealed a remarkable person story that touched millions.

He says he has heard ‘horror stories’ but ‘there is not the wit or willpower in the Scottish Government’.

Parklands care homes in Fortrose and Tain will host celebrations of ‘life, love and diversity’ once again this weekend.

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.

NHS Highland has come up with an at-a-glance list of lavatories that are available for pregnant women to use between Caithness and Raigmore.

What helps to connect tots and senior citizens? Lego, of course!

The building is set to transform into accessible housing, so the area can “retain some form of care provision”.

A mental health charity is planning a ‘huge’ expansion of vital services into Highland communities, with new staff set to be recruited.

I've had my fill of NHS horror stories, and don't want to consume any more, says our columnist.

NHS Highland says the “difficult decision” is the correct one while admitting it will result in some anxiety for residents.

Determined volunteers and fundraisers worked for more than 25 years to try and realise the dream of a swimming pool on the Black Isle.

Both Jamie Stone and Lucy Beattie became carers for loved ones and both are determined to improve the lives of carers.

A former hospital manager is returning to Raigmore 20 years after he left, only this time with a more greenfingered task in mind.