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Free prescription value to Highlands revealed amidst ‘damning’ universal credit report

Free prescription value to Highlands revealed amidst ‘damning’ universal credit report

Free prescription value to Highlands revealed amidst ‘damning’ universal credit report

Free prescriptions ‘vital part of the social contract the SNP has with people across the Highlands’.


Climber rescued near Kyle of Lochalsh airlifted to Raigmore after sustaining serious injuries

Climber rescued near Kyle of Lochalsh airlifted to Raigmore after sustaining serious injuries

Climber rescued near Kyle of Lochalsh airlifted to Raigmore after sustaining serious injuries

A climber was airlifted from the Kyle of Lochalsh area to Raigmore Hospital after falling yesterday evening.


WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

The charity, which is entirely run by volunteers and funded by public donations, provides a rapid response service 365 days a year.


EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

There are usually no symptoms with changes in cervical cells and sometimes there are no symptoms with early-stage cervical cancer.


Diamond ring disappearance sparks Easter Ross police probe

Diamond ring disappearance sparks Easter Ross police probe

Diamond ring disappearance sparks Easter Ross police probe

Family of Hilda Williamson say they were left ‘angry and upset’ when they discovered a valuable family heirloom missing from her hand.


Public invited to share pandemic experiences at UK Covid Inquiry event in Inverness

Public invited to share pandemic experiences at UK Covid Inquiry event in Inverness

Public invited to share pandemic experiences at UK Covid Inquiry event in Inverness

A nationwide series of community events inviting the public to share their pandemic experiences is coming to Inverness this week.


NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter and said it is as easy as a wee scoosh up the nose.


Drug deaths in Highlands fell in 2023, new figures reveal

Drug deaths in Highlands fell in 2023, new figures reveal

Drug deaths in Highlands fell in 2023, new figures reveal

The number of people in the Highlands who died due to drug misuse last year has shown a marked decrease.


'Can't say enough good things’ - Wester Ross care home gets high marks after inspection

 'Can't say enough good things’ - Wester Ross care home gets high marks after inspection

'Can't say enough good things’ - Wester Ross care home gets high marks after inspection

Isle View Care Home impressed inspectors with staff and resident connection.


Alness facility aims to change ‘nightmare’ circumstances faced by Highland ASN families

Alness facility aims to change ‘nightmare’ circumstances faced by Highland ASN families

Alness facility aims to change ‘nightmare’ circumstances faced by Highland ASN families

Ross-based charity, Fox and Friends, is working to build stronger communities and fill the “gaps in provision” for ASN families in the Highlands.


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