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New dads in Highlands can get help from new DadPad app

New dads in Highlands can get help from new DadPad app

New dads in Highlands can get help from new DadPad app

27 April 2024

NHS Highland has launched an app to help new dads in the north cope with the significant change in their life.


THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

27 April 2024

“Visiting schools is a legitimate and natural part of our work.” writes Black Isle councillor Sarah Atkin.


‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

‘We were gobsmacked’ — Tain pub’s joy at regional award win

27 April 2024

The Star Inn in Tain won Best Licensed Premises in the Inverness heat.


Laidlaw: Being dropped was ‘mind-boggling’

Laidlaw: Being dropped was ‘mind-boggling’

Laidlaw: Being dropped was ‘mind-boggling’

27 April 2024

The Ross County gloveman is desperate to deliver in the Premiership run-in after what he called a ‘strange’ spell out of the starting 11.


Police renew appeal for information on disappearance of Highland hillwalker last seen two years ago

Police renew appeal for information on disappearance of Highland hillwalker last seen two years ago

Police renew appeal for information on disappearance of Highland hillwalker last seen two years ago

26 April 2024

Police have renewed an appeal for information on the disappearance of a Highland hillwalker last seen just over two years ago.


North Kessock teenager inspires RAF team to cycle Loch Ness Etape

North Kessock teenager inspires RAF team to cycle Loch Ness Etape

North Kessock teenager inspires RAF team to cycle Loch Ness Etape

26 April 2024

Isla Grist’s story also moved a football legend.


Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

26 April 2024

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.


Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

26 April 2024

The Conservative and Labour leaders are spearheading efforts to topple the First Minister who vowed to ‘fight on’.


Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

26 April 2024

Angela MacDonald has dedicated 18 years of service to the parklands-run care home in Muir of Ord, and celebrated her final day before retirement.


Dingwall band revved up for Grand Prix superyacht gig

Dingwall band revved up for Grand Prix superyacht gig

Dingwall band revved up for Grand Prix superyacht gig

26 April 2024

A Dingwall woman who was too shy to sing outside of her own kitchen a year ago will next month perform aboard a superyacht at the Monaco Grand Prix.


Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

26 April 2024

Local MSPs are mostly welcoming Humza Yousaf’s decision to ditch the SNP-Green Scottish Government partnership as a positive for the Highlands.


Dingwall firm bids fond farewell to employee after 43 years

Dingwall firm bids fond farewell to employee after 43 years

Dingwall firm bids fond farewell to employee after 43 years

26 April 2024

A long-established Dingwall business has bade a fond farewell to a member of staff who has worked with four generations of the family firm.


“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

26 April 2024

Fortrose public toilets vandalism triggers a call for witnesses to come forward, as “somebody must know who did it”.


Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

26 April 2024

Steps must be taken to “maintain consistency” for pupils at an Easter Ross primary school, a Highland MSP has said.


‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

26 April 2024

"Important progress" has been made at an Easter Ross school since education inspectors flagged up areas for improvement earlier this year.


First cup win for Dingwall Academy girls

First cup win for Dingwall Academy girls

First cup win for Dingwall Academy girls

25 April 2024

Dingwall Academy’s under-18 girls have lifted the North of Scotland Cup for the first time in the school’s history.


One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

25 April 2024

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.


Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

25 April 2024

Fortrose’s Post Office branch, in Green Tree Gift Shop, is set to close on May 29 at 5pm.


Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

25 April 2024

Pressure was mounting on the First Minister to ditch his coalition partners from backbench MSPs like Fergus Ewing and Kate Forbes.


The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

25 April 2024

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 (HIFAD) has launched for entries.


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