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Caithness respite care: Demand for answers over Thor House and Avonlea

Caithness respite care: Demand for answers over Thor House and Avonlea

Caithness respite care: Demand for answers over Thor House and Avonlea

28 June 2024

Community representatives are continuing to press for overnight respite care to be restored at Thor House in Thurso.


How personal tragedy unites the frontrunners for the far north seat and influences their politics

How personal tragedy unites the frontrunners for the far north seat and influences their politics

How personal tragedy unites the frontrunners for the far north seat and influences their politics

26 June 2024

Both Jamie Stone and Lucy Beattie became carers for loved ones and both are determined to improve the lives of carers.


NHS HIGHLAND: Reduce the risks if we get a heatwave

NHS HIGHLAND: Reduce the risks if we get a heatwave

NHS HIGHLAND: Reduce the risks if we get a heatwave

23 June 2024

We should take care to avoid sunburn and use high-factor sunscreen, says our columnist.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Will you fill the empty place at the table of God?

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Will you fill the empty place at the table of God?

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Will you fill the empty place at the table of God?

23 June 2024

His icon reflects the the relationship between Father, Son and Holy Spirit, mutually giving and receiving in utter unity, says our columnist.


Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

Forty years after the first Midsummer Madathon, the Highland Cross is still going strong

20 June 2024

John Davidson speaks to the founders of the unique duathlon that crosses the Highlands from Kintail to Beauly 40 years after it first became a reality


Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

18 June 2024

Highland Council’s refusal to debate a plan to empower people to better assess energy developments has been described as a “democratic outrage”..


WHO CARES: Don’t moan about your next MP if you don’t bother to vote

WHO CARES: Don’t moan about your next MP if you don’t bother to vote

WHO CARES: Don’t moan about your next MP if you don’t bother to vote

16 June 2024

I tried to resist, but there is no excuse that I can come up with as to why I shouldn’t write about the recently announced General Election.


MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

11 June 2024

An anti-nuclear campaigner has hit out at a claim made by Highland MSP Edward Mountain that people in the region want nuclear power.


Scottish Greens candidate Anne Thomas urges voters to put future first

Scottish Greens candidate Anne Thomas urges voters to put future first

Scottish Greens candidate Anne Thomas urges voters to put future first

06 June 2024

Far north Green candidate Anne Thomas called on people to “vote like our future depends on it” as she launched her campaign to be the area’s next MP.


MND charity cyclist says ‘I can’t find a cure – but I can ride a ruddy bike’

MND charity cyclist says ‘I can’t find a cure – but I can ride a ruddy bike’

MND charity cyclist says ‘I can’t find a cure – but I can ride a ruddy bike’

31 May 2024

After cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, Peter Delaney spoke of the “absolute hell” his wife went through with motor neurone disease.


NHS HIGHLAND: How do we stay healthy in a heatwave?

NHS HIGHLAND: How do we stay healthy in a heatwave?

NHS HIGHLAND: How do we stay healthy in a heatwave?

26 May 2024

We are not likely to be familiar with long periods of hot weather so should one occur, we may not be prepared, says our columnist.


Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

26 May 2024

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


Edward Mountain: Time to revisit rules on visiting the Highlands

Edward Mountain: Time to revisit rules on visiting the Highlands

Edward Mountain: Time to revisit rules on visiting the Highlands

25 May 2024

I’m not usually one for advocating greater involvement of the state when it comes to people’s behaviour and personal freedoms.


Green freeport offers bright future – but housing must be built now

Green freeport offers bright future – but housing must be built now

Green freeport offers bright future – but housing must be built now

25 May 2024

Business Focus by David Richardson


Highland campervan influx: ‘This is a subject that agitates many clearly’

Highland campervan influx: ‘This is a subject that agitates many clearly’

Highland campervan influx: ‘This is a subject that agitates many clearly’

22 May 2024

It’s no surprise that campervanning has become so popular, tourist accommodation is full…many B&Bs have chosen to close…


BUSINESS INSIGHT: Where are the freeport’s workers going to come from?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Where are the freeport’s workers going to come from?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Where are the freeport’s workers going to come from?

18 May 2024

The economic and social future for our region is jeopardised, without more affordable accommodation, says our columnist.


Highland MSP says the housing emergency is about more than just ‘building homes’

Highland MSP says the housing emergency is about more than just ‘building homes’

Highland MSP says the housing emergency is about more than just ‘building homes’

16 May 2024

MSP Emma Roddick has highlighted the need to make sure existing homes are being used as houses, and that people can afford rents and mortgages.


NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

15 May 2024

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.


PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

15 May 2024

Pickets were at Dounreay this morning as the Unite and GMB unions went on strike after rejecting a new pay offer from Nuclear Restoration Services.


WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni visits the Highland Hospice for international nurses day

WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni visits the Highland Hospice for international nurses day

WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni visits the Highland Hospice for international nurses day

14 May 2024

Giovanni Pernice praised the Highland Hospice for the ‘fantastic work’ they do.


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