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Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

05 February 2024

'The infant feeding service they offered was really incredible and gave Kushi Stoltman and me a lot of confidence going home.'


Legionella detected in water at Invergordon County Hospital, NHS confirms

Legionella detected in water at Invergordon County Hospital, NHS confirms

Legionella detected in water at Invergordon County Hospital, NHS confirms

02 February 2024

After finding low levels of Legionella, NHS Highlands states they immediately put in safety measure to 'prevent harm to patients and staff'.


Ross-shire care home could 'twin' with counterpart in France

Ross-shire care home could 'twin' with counterpart in France

Ross-shire care home could 'twin' with counterpart in France

02 February 2024

A Tain carer has worked her way up the ladder to deputy manager level.


Why we should all take time to talk and listen

Why we should all take time to talk and listen

Why we should all take time to talk and listen

01 February 2024

"We should never underestimate the ability to change lives by being there for others," says Highland councillor.


Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

31 January 2024

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.


Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

30 January 2024

She told the UK Covid Inquiry 'I’m not even sure I was aware that they existed.'


Vulnerable children were put 'at risk' at Highland Council-run care home

Vulnerable children were put 'at risk' at Highland Council-run care home

Vulnerable children were put 'at risk' at Highland Council-run care home

28 January 2024

Vulnerable children were “put at risk” at a Highland Council respite care centre through failings identified by inspectors.


Breast cancer survivor sets sights on Himalayan challenge to raise awareness of early diagnosis

Breast cancer survivor sets sights on Himalayan challenge to raise awareness of early diagnosis

Breast cancer survivor sets sights on Himalayan challenge to raise awareness of early diagnosis

27 January 2024

Highland-born Gemma McMullan is raising funds for breast cancer awarness charity CoppaFeel!


NHS HIGHLAND: Home is best for recovering patients

NHS HIGHLAND: Home is best for recovering patients

NHS HIGHLAND: Home is best for recovering patients

27 January 2024

Once someone is well enough to go home, staying longer in hospital can reduce their independence, says our columnist.


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.


'My family are at risk of dying any second': Highland doctor's plea to save family in Gaza

'My family are at risk of dying any second': Highland doctor's plea to save family in Gaza

'My family are at risk of dying any second': Highland doctor's plea to save family in Gaza

26 January 2024

Raigmore Hospital paediatric consultant speaks of desperation to get his family out.


WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

WATCH: Highland MSPs baffled by Yousaf's response to healthcare investment halt

25 January 2024

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.


WATCH: UHI Inverness student with crippling arthritis aims to raise money for charities close to her heart

WATCH: UHI Inverness student with crippling arthritis aims to raise money for charities close to her heart

WATCH: UHI Inverness student with crippling arthritis aims to raise money for charities close to her heart

25 January 2024

An Inverness student is raising money for Oxygen Works after the charity supported her throughout her arthritis diagnosis.


'I'm just grateful to be here' – Highland woman beats cancer and is now set for catwalk

'I'm just grateful to be here' – Highland woman beats cancer and is now set for catwalk

'I'm just grateful to be here' – Highland woman beats cancer and is now set for catwalk

25 January 2024

A woman from the Highlands is stepping out of her comfort zone to take part in Catwalk for a Cause after she spent years battling cancer.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Halt on capital projects 'another hammer blow' for NHS Highland

23 January 2024

He says the stop 'places in great jeopardy the refurbishment of Raigmore’s maternity unit and projects in Caithness and Lochaber.'


Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

Scottish Government confirms 'paused' flagship NHS Highland projects not a 'priority'

23 January 2024

A government spokesman says Westminster's failure to 'inflation-proof its capital budget' resulted in a 'nearly a 10 per cent real-terms cut.'


Raigmore volunteers' donation enables portable testing pilot for urology patients

Raigmore volunteers' donation enables portable testing pilot for urology patients

Raigmore volunteers' donation enables portable testing pilot for urology patients

20 January 2024

The new software will allow for portable monitoring of patients in clinics.


Praise for 'outstanding' community nurses for going extra mile in treacherous conditions

Praise for 'outstanding' community nurses for going extra mile in treacherous conditions

Praise for 'outstanding' community nurses for going extra mile in treacherous conditions

20 January 2024

NHS Highland have praised their Ross-shire community nurses and social care workers for their dedication despite the severe weather conditions.


Detectorists aim to dig up charity boost with help of Highland landowners

Detectorists aim to dig up charity boost with help of Highland landowners

Detectorists aim to dig up charity boost with help of Highland landowners

20 January 2024

Highland landowners willing to help detectorists indulge their passion could also be handing a welcome boost to charity.


PICTURES: Strathpuffer challenger who took on 'silent killer' has 1000 reasons to celebrate crossing the line

PICTURES: Strathpuffer challenger who took on 'silent killer' has 1000 reasons to celebrate crossing the line

PICTURES: Strathpuffer challenger who took on 'silent killer' has 1000 reasons to celebrate crossing the line

19 January 2024

A cycle enthusiast who took on the Strathpuffer to raise awareness of a 'silent killer' experienced a rollercoaster of emotions on an epic ride.


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