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NHS Highland consultant reports back from Covid-19 frontline in African county

28 February 2021
NHS Highland consultant reports back from Covid-19 frontline in African county

NHS Highland consultant reports back from Covid-19 frontline in African county

28 February 2021

Mr Kent, who last year helped in Beirut after a deadly bomb blast, said it was not the time to let the guard down against the deadly virus.


MSP is backing calls for fuel duty to be frozen in next week’s UK budget

27 February 2021
MSP is backing calls for fuel duty to be frozen in next week’s UK budget

MSP is backing calls for fuel duty to be frozen in next week’s UK budget

27 February 2021

This would continue the freeze on fuel duty under the Conservatives who first introduced the policy in 2010.


VIDEO: Highlands police work towards greater inclusivity in workforce t

25 February 2021
VIDEO: Highlands police work towards greater inclusivity in workforce t

VIDEO: Highlands police work towards greater inclusivity in workforce t

25 February 2021

Police are marking the end of LGBT History Month with a reflection on the progress being made in the Scottish police force.


Highland care home worker used 'foul and abusive' language towards residents

23 February 2021
Highland care home worker used 'foul and abusive' language towards residents

Highland care home worker used 'foul and abusive' language towards residents

23 February 2021

Care assistant Tracey Grundy has been struck of the social services register.


Head of Highland education lays out plans for pupils return to school

18 February 2021
Head of Highland education lays out plans for pupils return to school

Head of Highland education lays out plans for pupils return to school

18 February 2021

The letter outlines the plans for primary one to three, and confirms that pupils in primary four to seven should not expect to return before March 15.


Agricultural workers in Highland sought to participate in mental health research study

17 February 2021
Agricultural workers in Highland sought to participate in mental health research study

Agricultural workers in Highland sought to participate in mental health research study

17 February 2021

The research will look at using two interventions for farmers and crofters.


£10 million boost proposed for Highlands and Islands Enterprise in draft Scottish budget

15 February 2021
£10 million boost proposed for Highlands and Islands Enterprise in draft Scottish budget

£10 million boost proposed for Highlands and Islands Enterprise in draft Scottish budget

15 February 2021

Funding will go from £58.2million in 2020/21 to £67.6million in 2021/22 – an increase of almost £10million or 16 per cent.


Police advise against travel in Highlands today as temperatures plummet

11 February 2021
Police advise against travel in Highlands today as temperatures plummet

Police advise against travel in Highlands today as temperatures plummet

11 February 2021

Officers are advising people who have to make essential trips they must keep updated on weather and road conditions.


MSP calls for £100 water bill rebate for 111, 046 households in the Highland Council area

09 February 2021
MSP calls for £100 water bill rebate for 111, 046 households in the Highland Council area

MSP calls for £100 water bill rebate for 111, 046 households in the Highland Council area

09 February 2021

Last month, Scottish Labour revealed the existence of a cash worth over half a billion pounds in Scottish Water and its subsidiaries


Students voice concerns over 'narrowness and one-sideness' of university progrmmes

04 February 2021
Students voice concerns over 'narrowness and one-sideness' of university progrmmes

Students voice concerns over 'narrowness and one-sideness' of university progrmmes

04 February 2021

UHI said we all have a role to play in tackling racism and it is committed to working constructively with students.


Police reinforce message not to make unnecessary journeys as weather worsens and Covid-19 restrictions remain in place

04 February 2021
Police reinforce message not to make unnecessary journeys as weather worsens and Covid-19 restrictions remain in place

Police reinforce message not to make unnecessary journeys as weather worsens and Covid-19 restrictions remain in place

04 February 2021

Weather warnings for snow and rain remain in place for much for the Highlands today lasting until Saturday.


Woman charged with attempted murder after Highland capital car crash

03 February 2021
Woman charged with attempted murder after Highland capital car crash

Woman charged with attempted murder after Highland capital car crash

03 February 2021

The 43-year-old is due to appear in Inverness Sheriff Court on Wednesday February 3.


Raigmore Hospital consultant leads emergency medical team deployed to help with Covid crisis in southern Africa

03 February 2021
Raigmore Hospital consultant leads emergency medical team deployed to help with Covid crisis in southern Africa

Raigmore Hospital consultant leads emergency medical team deployed to help with Covid crisis in southern Africa

03 February 2021

Andy Kent (56), a consultant based at Raigmore Hospital, arrived with a team of 11 medics in Eswatini on Sunday.


Highland Pride say winter event has been cancelled

01 February 2021
Highland Pride say winter event has been cancelled

Highland Pride say winter event has been cancelled

01 February 2021

Organisers thanked LGBTQ+ community for its understanding


Photographer 'overwhelmed' by online reaction as his images are viewed thousands of times

01 February 2021
Photographer 'overwhelmed' by online reaction as his images are viewed thousands of times

Photographer 'overwhelmed' by online reaction as his images are viewed thousands of times

01 February 2021

Ben Ferguson (21) says sharing his photos with others has really helped him during lockdown.


Family praise deaf services workers after fire alarm fitted just weeks before blaze

31 January 2021
Family praise deaf services workers after fire alarm fitted just weeks before blaze

Family praise deaf services workers after fire alarm fitted just weeks before blaze

31 January 2021

A team of workers from Dingwall has been praised for helping save the lives of a family in a Black Isle house fire.


ScotRail scales back service as passenger demand decreases

27 January 2021
ScotRail scales back service as passenger demand decreases

ScotRail scales back service as passenger demand decreases

27 January 2021

The ongoing lockdown restrictions in place are severely reducing the number of people travelling.


Winter Pride 2021 to take place online following grant award

24 January 2021
Winter Pride 2021 to take place online following grant award

Winter Pride 2021 to take place online following grant award

24 January 2021

Winter Pride will go ahead in the Highlands this year – thanks to a £5000 funding boost.


Stagecoach Highlands is making changes to timetables from Monday

23 January 2021
Stagecoach Highlands is making changes to timetables from Monday

Stagecoach Highlands is making changes to timetables from Monday

23 January 2021

Some services will be reduced due to the lockdown.


MSP says Cromarty Firth freeport proposals would create new jobs and boost Highland economy

22 January 2021
MSP says Cromarty Firth freeport proposals would create new jobs and boost Highland economy

MSP says Cromarty Firth freeport proposals would create new jobs and boost Highland economy

22 January 2021

It may be the key to bringing wealth into the area.


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