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More than half of young people in Highlands facing significant stress, says new report

15 October 2022
More than half of young people in Highlands facing significant stress, says new report

More than half of young people in Highlands facing significant stress, says new report

15 October 2022

An alarming new study claims more than half of young people in the Highlands face significant stress, with many feeling they are not listened to.


Plans for greener train travel in the north by 2035

13 October 2022
Plans for greener train travel in the north by 2035

Plans for greener train travel in the north by 2035

13 October 2022

Rail chiefs are exploring the use of hydrogen and battery-powered trains in the Highlands as part of the vision to build a greener railway.


Pay talks between RMT and ScotRail set to resume next week – after planned strike

09 October 2022
Pay talks between RMT and ScotRail set to resume next week – after planned strike

Pay talks between RMT and ScotRail set to resume next week – after planned strike

09 October 2022

Rail chiefs have spoken of their disappointment that a planned strike will go ahead on Monday, hitting services in the Highlands.


Hundreds post heartfelt tributes to lorry driver 'with heart of gold' killed on A9 by Carrbridge

05 October 2022
Hundreds post heartfelt tributes to lorry driver 'with heart of gold' killed on A9 by Carrbridge

Hundreds post heartfelt tributes to lorry driver 'with heart of gold' killed on A9 by Carrbridge

05 October 2022

Hundreds of heartfelt tributes paid to Inverness lorry driver who died in a early morning crash on Friday


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: No family should go hungry in Scotland, says MSP

04 October 2022
COST OF LIVING CRISIS: No family should go hungry in Scotland, says MSP

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: No family should go hungry in Scotland, says MSP

04 October 2022

No one should live in the grip of poverty in today's Scotland, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has declared.


Royal send-off for explorer as he prepares for trek across Arabian desert

03 October 2022
Royal send-off for explorer as he prepares for trek across Arabian desert

Royal send-off for explorer as he prepares for trek across Arabian desert

03 October 2022

A daunting desert expedition led by a Beauly-based explorer to cross the Arabian Peninsula from coast to coast has been launched by Princess Anne.


WATCH: Could this be Nessie ploughing her way down Loch Ness?

08 September 2022
WATCH: Could this be Nessie ploughing her way down Loch Ness?

WATCH: Could this be Nessie ploughing her way down Loch Ness?

08 September 2022

Video footage has been released by the Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register of its most recent recorded sighting.


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Some people up to £4400 better off after seeking advice, says charity

05 September 2022
COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Some people up to £4400 better off after seeking advice, says charity

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Some people up to £4400 better off after seeking advice, says charity

05 September 2022

A campaign has been launched by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) encouraging people to seek advice as the cost of living crisis continues.


Canine gathering set to be paw-some occasion

27 August 2022
Canine gathering set to be paw-some occasion

Canine gathering set to be paw-some occasion

27 August 2022

A canine cavalcade is set to provide a striking spectacle with up to 40 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels ready to join in a meet-up in Inverness.


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Energy price cap increase 'horrifying' for household budgets, says charity boss

26 August 2022
COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Energy price cap increase 'horrifying' for household budgets, says charity boss

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: Energy price cap increase 'horrifying' for household budgets, says charity boss

26 August 2022

The increase in the energy price cap has been described as 'horrifying' by the boss of a leading charity.


UPDATE: Woman (19) taken to hospital after emergency services attend bridge incident

25 August 2022
UPDATE: Woman (19) taken to hospital after emergency services attend bridge incident

UPDATE: Woman (19) taken to hospital after emergency services attend bridge incident

25 August 2022

A 19-year-old woman was taken to hospital following an incident on the Kessock Bridge in Inverness.


COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'People will die without urgent action', warns Age Scotland in call over fuel poverty

23 August 2022
COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'People will die without urgent action', warns Age Scotland in call over fuel poverty

COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 'People will die without urgent action', warns Age Scotland in call over fuel poverty

23 August 2022

Urgent action is needed to protect older people at risk of fuel poverty due to rapidly rising energy bills, Age Scotland has warned.


Tributes paid following death of mother-of-two (44) during charity fundraising challenge

18 August 2022
Tributes paid following death of mother-of-two (44) during charity fundraising challenge

Tributes paid following death of mother-of-two (44) during charity fundraising challenge

18 August 2022

Tributes have been paid to a mother-of-two who tragically died during a charity fundraising challenge.


WATCH: 'Fantastic progress' on construction of pioneering centre for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs

16 August 2022
WATCH: 'Fantastic progress' on construction of pioneering centre for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs

WATCH: 'Fantastic progress' on construction of pioneering centre for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs

16 August 2022

Scotland’s first multi-purpose centre for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs is taking shape at a site in Inverness.


Female participant dies during Great Wilderness Challenge

15 August 2022
Female participant dies during Great Wilderness Challenge

Female participant dies during Great Wilderness Challenge

15 August 2022

A female participant collapsed and passed away during the Great Wilderness Challenge which raises money for good causes.


First patients welcomed to virtual respiratory ward

11 August 2022
First patients welcomed to virtual respiratory ward

First patients welcomed to virtual respiratory ward

11 August 2022

A virtual ward which enables respiratory patients to receive specialist care in their own homes has been launched by NHS Highland.


One person believed to be dead and others injured in linked incidents at three locations

10 August 2022
One person believed to be dead and others injured in linked incidents at three locations

One person believed to be dead and others injured in linked incidents at three locations

10 August 2022

One person is believed to have died and others have been hurt in a major incident involving three locations in the Highlands.


Health chief thanks Highland staff for extraordinary efforts

10 August 2022
Health chief thanks Highland staff for extraordinary efforts

Health chief thanks Highland staff for extraordinary efforts

10 August 2022

Health staff in the Highlands have been thanked for their efforts by Scotland’s health chief amid ongoing challenges.


Ban piercing guns, says Inverness piercer after influx of emergencies

09 August 2022
Ban piercing guns, says Inverness piercer after influx of emergencies

Ban piercing guns, says Inverness piercer after influx of emergencies

09 August 2022

A professional body piercer in Inverness is calling for a ban on piercing guns after seeing an influx of emergencies.


Urgent action needed to tackle rising numbers of short-term property lets, says MSP

08 August 2022
Urgent action needed to tackle rising numbers of short-term property lets, says MSP

Urgent action needed to tackle rising numbers of short-term property lets, says MSP

08 August 2022

Urgent action is needed to tackle increasing numbers of short-term property lets in the Highlands, according to an MSP.


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