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Nicky Marr: Will Covid inquiry really give us the whole truth?

Nicky Marr: Will Covid inquiry really give us the whole truth?

Nicky Marr: Will Covid inquiry really give us the whole truth?

25 October 2023

It’s easy to look back to when we started hearing about this mystery disease, and to forget the deep fear and uncertainty.


PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Adventurers begin their epic Hike the Himalayas trek in aid of Highland Hospice

22 October 2023

The intrepid group of 13, who have raised almost £58,000 for the hospice, enjoyed stunning views and wildlife encounters on day 1 of their adventure.


PICTURE: Image of flooded A9 released amid number of road closures in Easter Ross

PICTURE: Image of flooded A9 released amid number of road closures in Easter Ross

PICTURE: Image of flooded A9 released amid number of road closures in Easter Ross

21 October 2023

An image of the flooding that has submerged the A9 at Tomich has been released, and a number of other local road closures have also been announced.


HEALTH MATTERS: Guess what you were doing 1000 days ago? Might surprise you...

HEALTH MATTERS: Guess what you were doing 1000 days ago? Might surprise you...

HEALTH MATTERS: Guess what you were doing 1000 days ago? Might surprise you...

21 October 2023

What a difference a day makes. So how about 1000 days?


Stretched carers speak anonymously through protest art in Highland capital

Stretched carers speak anonymously through protest art in Highland capital

Stretched carers speak anonymously through protest art in Highland capital

16 October 2023

Unpaid carers in the Highlands struggling to be heard have turned to protest art to voice their frustration.


NHS HIGHLAND: Who will make decisions for you if you were no longer able to make them yourself?

NHS HIGHLAND: Who will make decisions for you if you were no longer able to make them yourself?

NHS HIGHLAND: Who will make decisions for you if you were no longer able to make them yourself?

14 October 2023

There is a common misconception that you can still appoint an attorney upon learning of a diagnosis of a long-term illness, says our columnist.


VIEW ON NHS: Highland healthcare in a precarious position

VIEW ON NHS: Highland healthcare in a precarious position

VIEW ON NHS: Highland healthcare in a precarious position

12 October 2023

A Highland councillor and Lib Dem candidate for Westminster shares his thoughts on the problems facing the NHS and care sector.


Nicky Marr: It's better to be safe than sorry with cancer screenings

Nicky Marr: It's better to be safe than sorry with cancer screenings

Nicky Marr: It's better to be safe than sorry with cancer screenings

11 October 2023

What do they say – better safe than sorry? Go for the scans, get checked out.


NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

NHS Highland chief executive announces retiral

10 October 2023

Pamela Dudek, the chief executive of NHS Highland, has announced that she will retire at the end of March next year.


NHS HIGHLAND: We should be wary of quick fixes to booze and obesity woes

NHS HIGHLAND: We should be wary of quick fixes to booze and obesity woes

NHS HIGHLAND: We should be wary of quick fixes to booze and obesity woes

07 October 2023

I have never been to Denmark. Perhaps I will be able to go one day and follow up on my distant Viking ancestors.


Hospitals of Ross and Cromarty brilliantly brought to book by labour of love medics

Hospitals of Ross and Cromarty brilliantly brought to book by labour of love medics

Hospitals of Ross and Cromarty brilliantly brought to book by labour of love medics

06 October 2023

The impending 150th anniversary of a hospital that has played a part in the lives of generations of Ross-shire folk is one well worth marking.


Tragic shinty player to be honoured at 'emotional' charity match

Tragic shinty player to be honoured at 'emotional' charity match

Tragic shinty player to be honoured at 'emotional' charity match

05 October 2023

Heartbroken family and friends have spoken of their warm memories of a talented shinty player and fun-loving dad who died suddenly in Inverness.


PICTURES: All the fun, agony and ecstasy of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

PICTURES: All the fun, agony and ecstasy of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

PICTURES: All the fun, agony and ecstasy of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

03 October 2023

It proved another monster success by the shores of Loch Ness.


Standing room only for launch of Ross-shire author's book

Standing room only for launch of Ross-shire author's book

Standing room only for launch of Ross-shire author's book

03 October 2023

It was standing room only for the Dingwall launch of a Black Isle woman's latest book focussing on the challenges of life after long-term illness.


Why we need to talk about autism and LGBTQ+

Why we need to talk about autism and LGBTQ+

Why we need to talk about autism and LGBTQ+

03 October 2023

"There's a lot of catching up to do."


COLIN CAMPBELL: Good riddance to smoking as habit finally dies away

COLIN CAMPBELL: Good riddance to smoking as habit finally dies away

COLIN CAMPBELL: Good riddance to smoking as habit finally dies away

30 September 2023

It’s difficult to think of a more heinously antisocial offence, other than urinating on the carpet... says our columnist.


Is Scotland sleepwalking into a public health disaster over vape use?

Is Scotland sleepwalking into a public health disaster over vape use?

Is Scotland sleepwalking into a public health disaster over vape use?

28 September 2023

After her probe into underage vaping, Iona MacDonald (17) joined a Holyrood meeting which heard a consultant paediatrician outline alarming concerns.


Highland wild swimmers should be warned about polluted water

Highland wild swimmers should be warned about polluted water

Highland wild swimmers should be warned about polluted water

27 September 2023

Calls for better signage were sparked after waters at popular Highland beaches were found to have broken pollution limits five times this summer.


PICTURES: Easter Ross stop as carers roadshow rolls onwards

PICTURES: Easter Ross stop as carers roadshow rolls onwards

PICTURES: Easter Ross stop as carers roadshow rolls onwards

26 September 2023

A potentially life-changing roadshow offering people with unpaid caring roles an insight into help and support available has already made an impact.


New report exposes challenges of ‘absurd’ vaccination scheme across Highland communities

New report exposes challenges of ‘absurd’ vaccination scheme across Highland communities

New report exposes challenges of ‘absurd’ vaccination scheme across Highland communities

25 September 2023

Analysis has exposed inefficiencies and challenges in the new health board-led delivery of vaccines across the Highlands.


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