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North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'
North MP says travel costs are causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day'
26 May 2022
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that nurses and carers in rural areas are being left out of pocket over travel costs.
Trial halted due to suspected case of monkeypox
Trial halted due to suspected case of monkeypox
25 May 2022
A trial in Inverness has been halted because a key witness was absent due to a suspected case of monkeypox, it has been confirmed.
Care forum's call for more volunteers to support Sutherland community
Care forum's call for more volunteers to support Sutherland community
25 May 2022
The group are now encouraging people to volunteer to ensure the continuation of the forum's work.
North-west community group benefit from rural mental healthy recovery grant
North-west community group benefit from rural mental healthy recovery grant
25 May 2022
A north-west group is benefitting from a micro grant aimed at supporting and promoting mental health recovery.
National health advice information services available to all
National health advice information services available to all
25 May 2022
NHS 24 is reminding people of the health advice and information that’s available via NHS inform.
Highland outdoor enthusiasts urged to take the high road
Highland outdoor enthusiasts urged to take the high road
24 May 2022
And to enter competition celebrating National Walking Month
First recorded case of Monkeypox confirmed in Scotland
First recorded case of Monkeypox confirmed in Scotland
23 May 2022
The overall risk to the general public is described as low by health experts
Health Matters: Dr Tim Allison on lessons learned during the pandemic
Health Matters: Dr Tim Allison on lessons learned during the pandemic
22 May 2022
We are coming up to the time for exams whether at school, college or university.
Spring booster local clinic available for over 75s in Dornoch
Spring booster local clinic available for over 75s in Dornoch
20 May 2022
The spring booster jab is now being made available locally.
Dornoch mobility charity helps wheelchair users enjoy the seaside
Dornoch mobility charity helps wheelchair users enjoy the seaside
20 May 2022
A NEW charity in Dornoch is making it possible for everyone to enjoy its beautiful beaches.
Nature reserve faces clean-up crisis following bird flu outbreak
Nature reserve faces clean-up crisis following bird flu outbreak
20 May 2022
Over 160 bird carcasses have been found at Loch Fleet national nature reserve near Golspie in the past week.
Ultra-runners – including one from Ukraine – gear up for start of Cape Wrath Ultra
Ultra-runners – including one from Ukraine – gear up for start of Cape Wrath Ultra
19 May 2022
Hundreds of ultra-runners from around the world are set to take on an epic challenge to reach the far north-west tip of Britain this weekend.
Brora campaigner urges public to 'Stop the Stare' during Face Equality Week
Brora campaigner urges public to 'Stop the Stare' during Face Equality Week
16 May 2022
A campaigner from Brora is calling upon people to think twice when it comes to staring.
'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination
'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination
14 May 2022
NHS Highland's director of public health is urging as many people as possible to come forward for their Covid spring booster jab when invited.
Scotland's chief vet confirms bird flu cases at Sutherland coastal reserve
Scotland's chief vet confirms bird flu cases at Sutherland coastal reserve
13 May 2022
Over 160 bird carcases have been found at Loch Fleet this week alone.
Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable
Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable
12 May 2022
One of the sickest Highlanders to survive Covid-19 has made a plea for more compassion to be shown towards the vulnerable with restrictions eased.
Spring booster campaign continues with dates announced for Sutherland
Spring booster campaign continues with dates announced for Sutherland
12 May 2022
NHS Highland have added more clinic dates for Sutherland in May and June.
Helmsdale community try out fleet of e-bikes at open day
Helmsdale community try out fleet of e-bikes at open day
10 May 2022
Members of the Helmsdale community were invited to try out a fleet of new eBikes at an open day.
Scottish cycling legend aims to be the fastest woman to cycle the NC500 this weekend
Scottish cycling legend aims to be the fastest woman to cycle the NC500 this weekend
10 May 2022
A Guinness World Record holding cyclist is gearing up to attempt a new record that will see her become the fastest woman to cycle the NC500.
North-west Sutherland community gym funds purchase of life saving equipment
North-west Sutherland community gym funds purchase of life saving equipment
10 May 2022
A community gym in Kinlochbervie has funded the purchase of life-saving equipment for the village.