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Dingwall native prepares to tackle London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after ‘inspirational’ Dad’s battle with blood cancer

Dingwall native prepares to tackle London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after ‘inspirational’ Dad’s battle with blood cancer

Dingwall native prepares to tackle London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after ‘inspirational’ Dad’s battle with blood cancer

20 January 2025

Preparing to return to the marathon circuit, Lewis Smith has now made it his mission to support Leukaemia UK.


Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

18 January 2025

Most of the people you’ll see in a blood donation session are actually donor carers rather than nurses. But what does that mean? And what do they do?


Mental health support charity Mikeysline prepares to mark 10-year anniversary with ‘10-for-10’ challenge

Mental health support charity Mikeysline prepares to mark 10-year anniversary with ‘10-for-10’ challenge

Mental health support charity Mikeysline prepares to mark 10-year anniversary with ‘10-for-10’ challenge

18 January 2025

Mikeysline, first established in 2015, has been offering confidential and non-judgmental support for almost a decade.


Toddlers set to make a return to Black Isle care home

Toddlers set to make a return to Black Isle care home

Toddlers set to make a return to Black Isle care home

18 January 2025

The care home has been part of a series of innovative projects that have brought it closer to the community.


10,000 reasons Archie Foundation grateful for Strathpuffer pedal power

10,000 reasons Archie Foundation grateful for Strathpuffer pedal power

10,000 reasons Archie Foundation grateful for Strathpuffer pedal power

17 January 2025

“Most of us placed it squarely in the 'type 2' fun category! However, looking back, it was an incredibly rewarding experience.”


WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs

17 January 2025

Action must be taken soon to bring back vaccinations into GP practices, a Highland MSP said during a Holyrood debate on rural health last night.


‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London

16 January 2025

A former NHS Highland board member called for the Scottish Government to ‘actually listen’ to concerns over the new vaccine delivery system.


A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025

Figures from Transport Scotland show the extent of closures on vital route for Caithness folk to access centralised services


NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

NHS Highland urges eligible residents to book Covid vaccine as winter offer set to end this month

14 January 2025

Those eligible to get a free Covid vaccine have until the end of January to get the jag - whilst flu vaccine is available until the end of March.


Have you taken up winter flu jag offer yet?

Have you taken up winter flu jag offer yet?

Have you taken up winter flu jag offer yet?

14 January 2025

A Ross-shire MSP who has also worked as a pharmacist is encouraging all eligible people in Highland to get their winter flu jag.


New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

New vaccine delivery system deemed 'not fit for purpose' as uptake in the Highlands drops

14 January 2025

Calls to bring back vaccinations to GPs after Highland experiences ‘concerning’ drop in uptake


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.


‘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.


Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

Catwalk for a Cause fashion show helps ‘take control back’ over self-image issues

10 January 2025

The Catwalk for a Cause fashion show raises funds for Highland Hospice and gives a platform for those experiencing the cancer journey.


Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

Heartening response to Black Isle schoolgirl’s give back Strathpuffer fundraiser

09 January 2025

Fundraiser soars over £4500 mark as well-wishers flock to support Black Isle girl’s give back Strathpuffer effort.


Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

Strathpuffer 24 set to honour ‘one of the best’

08 January 2025

The tough 24-hour Ross-shire endurance challenge will honour the legacy of a remarkable woman who won many friends in and outwith the cycling world.


Dingwall blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

Dingwall blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

Dingwall blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

07 January 2025

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 1000 mark.


Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

Bowel cancer survivor and record-breaking marathon runner Adele Roberts urges fundraisers to sign up for Race for Life Inverness in 2025

06 January 2025

More than £70,000 was raised in total at last year’s event.


New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.


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.


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