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Children saved at Farr Bay after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide

Children saved at Farr Bay after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide

Children saved at Farr Bay after getting pulled out to sea by rip tide

25 July 2024

Two children were saved by an off-duty lifeguard after getting caught in a rip tide while bodyboarding in Farr Bay earlier this month.


Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

24 July 2024

The warning follows from an inquiry which reveals a report of the “horrific” crime was made to the police in relation to the 2022 event.


NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

22 July 2024

It is believed the man was carrying out duties in Inverness under a false name.


More than 1000 Highlanders are ‘handing over their savings in agony’ to access private dental care

More than 1000 Highlanders are ‘handing over their savings in agony’ to access private dental care

More than 1000 Highlanders are ‘handing over their savings in agony’ to access private dental care

22 July 2024

Scottish Labour says ‘This is what privatisation looks like – those who can, pay for a private dentist; those who can’t, suffer’


‘That is what it’s all about, giving your body energy’

‘That is what it’s all about, giving your body energy’

‘That is what it’s all about, giving your body energy’

20 July 2024

Two years on from a visit by the future King, the Healing Hub is continuing to help people with a range of health issues – and there’s room for more.


WATCH: Jamie Stone says Highland healthcare ‘stripped back and gutted’ by centralisation

WATCH: Jamie Stone says Highland healthcare ‘stripped back and gutted’ by centralisation

WATCH: Jamie Stone says Highland healthcare ‘stripped back and gutted’ by centralisation

18 July 2024

In the first adjournment debate of new the parliament, he said: ‘17 years of centralisation has wreaked havoc on my part of the world’.


Deputy First Minister discusses her experience with postnatal depression in candid new podcast series

Deputy First Minister discusses her experience with postnatal depression in candid new podcast series

Deputy First Minister discusses her experience with postnatal depression in candid new podcast series

18 July 2024

Deputy First Minster Kate Forbes has spoken about her experience with postnatal depression on the new series of the podcast, Speaking of Suicide.


Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

Highland MP Jamie Stone to lead first adjournment debate of new parliament on rural healthcare access

16 July 2024

He says he has heard ‘horror stories’ but ‘there is not the wit or willpower in the Scottish Government’.


Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

14 July 2024

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.


Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

Ullapool’s former Mo Dhachaidh care home to get £1.1m accessible housing transformation

10 July 2024

The building is set to transform into accessible housing, so the area can “retain some form of care provision”.


Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

09 July 2024

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.


Former Red Arrows pilot with sight issues completes 1000-mile run at John O’Groats

Former Red Arrows pilot with sight issues completes 1000-mile run at John O’Groats

Former Red Arrows pilot with sight issues completes 1000-mile run at John O’Groats

09 July 2024

Higgy, a former Red Arrows pilot with glaucoma, completes a 1000-mile run to raise awareness of glaucoma.


Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

Mental health service doubles up GP practices supported across the Highlands

09 July 2024

A national mental health charity is expanding its reach to cover new areas including West Sutherland, Badenoch and Strathspey.


Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

Jump in number of children and adults accessing psychiatric support in Highlands

08 July 2024

The number has risen sharply in five years and mental health advocates think this is driven by better support and efforts to destigmatise.


High Life Highland upgrades gym at Sutherland Swimming Pool with new ‘strength and conditioning area’

High Life Highland upgrades gym at Sutherland Swimming Pool with new ‘strength and conditioning area’

High Life Highland upgrades gym at Sutherland Swimming Pool with new ‘strength and conditioning area’

05 July 2024

High Life Highland is refurbishing gyms across its portfolio in Sutherland, Caithness, Lochaber and Badenoch.


NHS HIGHLAND: DadPad app will support new dads - and help their partners too

NHS HIGHLAND: DadPad app will support new dads - and help their partners too

NHS HIGHLAND: DadPad app will support new dads - and help their partners too

29 June 2024

While new dads will feel excited they may also feel left out, unsure and overwhelmed, says our columnist.


MSP Richard Lochhead reflects on harrowing six-week sepsis battle

MSP Richard Lochhead reflects on harrowing six-week sepsis battle

MSP Richard Lochhead reflects on harrowing six-week sepsis battle

29 June 2024

Mr Lochhead had to have life-saving emergency heart surgery last month.


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.


Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

Giant heart sculptures to follow successful Heilan’ Coo artworks in aid of Highland Hospice

28 June 2024

A Highland charity is looking to spread the love after announcing plans for an art trail featuring dozens of giant heart-shaped sculptures.


North coast medical charity stalwart steps down after 37 years

North coast medical charity stalwart steps down after 37 years

North coast medical charity stalwart steps down after 37 years

27 June 2024

Bert Morrison has stood down from the role of treasurer to the Armadale Practice Development Association.


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