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Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

I would be thoroughly dismayed if my youngest offspring took up vaping, almost as much as if they started smoking, says out columnist.


Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

A Black Isler in the US reflects: ‘This time around, there are no grown-ups in the room to prevent Trump doing what he wants.’


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

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.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

The Highland Archive Centre’s records offer a fascinating insight into the region’s motoring past - car registrations in Inverness-shire from 1903-75.


‘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’

The rules they apparently are governed by have to take priority over actual needs, our columnist’s relative discovered.


Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

The past 12 months proved to be another very busy year for our team, writes the Highland Archive Service.


Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Missing boy triggers massive Easter Ross response; tractor-daft tot at Black Isle Show; Save Our Gymnastics Club and designer heads for Big Apple.


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

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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