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COLUMN: Don't curse the rain - I've seen the devastation drought inflicts on communities

COLUMN: Don't curse the rain - I've seen the devastation drought inflicts on communities

COLUMN: Don't curse the rain - I've seen the devastation drought inflicts on communities

05 August 2023

After a very dry spring it finally started raining at the end of June – and has barely stopped.


Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

Nicky Marr: Is Belladrum gridlock a case of forgive and forget?

02 August 2023

Stuck in Thursday’s Belladrum queues we managed to stay cheerful for the first four-and-a-half hours.


We have part to play in protecting NHS for its next major milestone

We have part to play in protecting NHS for its next major milestone

We have part to play in protecting NHS for its next major milestone

30 July 2023

'The NHS can help us with taking up a healthier lifestyle and with managing our health.'


The good and bad of ‘nimbyism’ – not in my back yard

The good and bad of ‘nimbyism’ – not in my back yard

The good and bad of ‘nimbyism’ – not in my back yard

29 July 2023

COLUMN: The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert


Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

Nicky Marr: Remote or among people, switching off can be great

26 July 2023

Work-life balance. It can be an elusive thing, especially when we’re plugged into our tech all the time.


Paul Castle: Perfect time to get to know different bumblebees in the Highlands

Paul Castle: Perfect time to get to know different bumblebees in the Highlands

Paul Castle: Perfect time to get to know different bumblebees in the Highlands

23 July 2023

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

Nicky Marr: A9 Crisis Summit - They needed to feel the emotion and hear stories

19 July 2023

I felt a weight of responsibility to represent the audience's concerns and not to let ministers and civil servants off the hook


Nicky Marr: Remember the promise Humza Yousaf made us about the A9? Let's take a look at what he said...

Nicky Marr: Remember the promise Humza Yousaf made us about the A9? Let's take a look at what he said...

Nicky Marr: Remember the promise Humza Yousaf made us about the A9? Let's take a look at what he said...

17 July 2023

Tuesday will see a capacity audience at Eden Court for the A9 Crisis Summit following the Government’s broken promises to dual the A9.


Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the Highlands

Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the Highlands

Nicky Marr: Reliable transport links are vital for the Highlands

12 July 2023

We cannot properly achieve our regional potential without regular, reliable, affordable transport links.


Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

Nicky Marr: Are we heading to ‘rich v poor’ health system again?

05 July 2023

The closure of rural GP practices for lack of staff means many rural communities find themselves without medical cover.


NHS HIGHLAND: Screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts

NHS HIGHLAND: Screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts

NHS HIGHLAND: Screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts

01 July 2023

We are keen that individuals don’t ignore their invitations to take part in cervical screening, says our columnist.


Nicky Marr: What makes Lewis Capaldi a leader for next generation?

Nicky Marr: What makes Lewis Capaldi a leader for next generation?

Nicky Marr: What makes Lewis Capaldi a leader for next generation?

28 June 2023

A lesser mortal would have fled the stage, assuming they’d had the courage to turn up.


Paul Castle: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

Paul Castle: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

Paul Castle: Help bring a 'Little Ray' of sunshine into your life

24 June 2023

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


NICKY MARR: I feel fear when I know close friends or family are driving on A9

NICKY MARR: I feel fear when I know close friends or family are driving on A9

NICKY MARR: I feel fear when I know close friends or family are driving on A9

21 June 2023

I struggled to keep the anger and disappointment out of my voice, said our columnist.


David Richardson: Staffing crisis is having big impact on Highlands and Islands businesses

David Richardson: Staffing crisis is having big impact on Highlands and Islands businesses

David Richardson: Staffing crisis is having big impact on Highlands and Islands businesses

17 June 2023

David Richardson, development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses in the Highlands and Islands, looks at the impact of staffing struggles


Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

Nicky Marr: Tackling wildfire – prevention is better than cure

14 June 2023

Within minutes, life-affirming warmth becomes life-threatening fury.


JAMIE STONE: High office should not come before serving the public

JAMIE STONE: High office should not come before serving the public

JAMIE STONE: High office should not come before serving the public

11 June 2023

There is one MP in the House of Commons who speaks far more than any other.


Pink salmon pose a risk to our native Atlantic salmon

Pink salmon pose a risk to our native Atlantic salmon

Pink salmon pose a risk to our native Atlantic salmon

10 June 2023

Pink salmon have spread from Russia and colonised Norwegian rivers. They are now increasingly present in Scottish rivers.


NICKY MARR: I'm cynical about why Phillip Schofield's affair attracting wall-to-wall media coverage

NICKY MARR: I'm cynical about why Phillip Schofield's affair attracting wall-to-wall media coverage

NICKY MARR: I'm cynical about why Phillip Schofield's affair attracting wall-to-wall media coverage

07 June 2023

Overkill? Oh, I would say so.


Nicky Marr: I tested a new app helping Inverness women get home safely

Nicky Marr: I tested a new app helping Inverness women get home safely

Nicky Marr: I tested a new app helping Inverness women get home safely

31 May 2023

Every woman I know has felt vulnerable while walking home late at night.


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