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Over 18,000 assaults on NHS staff last year, UNISON report reveals

Over 18,000 assaults on NHS staff last year, UNISON report reveals

Over 18,000 assaults on NHS staff last year, UNISON report reveals

03 November 2022

Almost 1500 incidents were reported in the Highland health board area.


Nicky Marr: It’s not roads that cause accidents, it’s drivers – and speed

Nicky Marr: It’s not roads that cause accidents, it’s drivers – and speed

Nicky Marr: It’s not roads that cause accidents, it’s drivers – and speed

02 November 2022

It doesn’t matter how old your children are; as a parent you never really stop worrying about them.


Mindblowingly stupid, despicable, morons, mindless idiots – officials hit back at vandals

Mindblowingly stupid, despicable, morons, mindless idiots – officials hit back at vandals

Mindblowingly stupid, despicable, morons, mindless idiots – officials hit back at vandals

02 November 2022

A spate of more than 20 attacks on public toilets leaves Highland Councillors seeing red as repairs bills soar


Hill walkers urged to update their kit ahead of clocks changing this weekend

Hill walkers urged to update their kit ahead of clocks changing this weekend

Hill walkers urged to update their kit ahead of clocks changing this weekend

28 October 2022

Heading to the hills? Don’t forget your torch


Something in the water? Residents battle Scottish Hydro over alleged water contamination

Something in the water? Residents battle Scottish Hydro over alleged water contamination

Something in the water? Residents battle Scottish Hydro over alleged water contamination

27 October 2022

Community fears their water supply has become contaminated by deer droppings


Nicky Marr: Will political chaos ease with new PM?

Nicky Marr: Will political chaos ease with new PM?

Nicky Marr: Will political chaos ease with new PM?

26 October 2022

In several of the coaching sessions I have conducted recently, the issue of imposter syndrome has arisen.


Nicky Marr: Please give Renee’s family some closure

Nicky Marr: Please give Renee’s family some closure

Nicky Marr: Please give Renee’s family some closure

09 October 2022

Grief runs to its own timetable in each of us, impacts us all differently, and going through it is a far-from linear process.


WATCH: High Life Highland volunteers and staff are praised at annual awards

WATCH: High Life Highland volunteers and staff are praised at annual awards

WATCH: High Life Highland volunteers and staff are praised at annual awards

07 October 2022

Volunteers and staff from High Life Highland who went above and beyond for their work to make lives better for others were recognised last night.


New operator lined up for Badenoch and Strathspey's busiest campsite

New operator lined up for Badenoch and Strathspey's busiest campsite

New operator lined up for Badenoch and Strathspey's busiest campsite

06 October 2022

But community trust not deterred and will be meeting this evening to discuss new move to wrestle control


Nicky Marr: Fergus Ewing – the right kind of politician

Nicky Marr: Fergus Ewing – the right kind of politician

Nicky Marr: Fergus Ewing – the right kind of politician

02 October 2022

It’s the question on everyone’s lips; what do we really want from our elected representatives?


Nicky Marr: Remarkable level of respect shown as we return to ‘norm’

Nicky Marr: Remarkable level of respect shown as we return to ‘norm’

Nicky Marr: Remarkable level of respect shown as we return to ‘norm’

25 September 2022

I’m writing this as we come out of an official period of mourning after the Queen’s funeral.


Nicky Marr: Our world could do with more like Elsie

Nicky Marr: Our world could do with more like Elsie

Nicky Marr: Our world could do with more like Elsie

16 September 2022

The world needs people who stand up for what they believe in.


Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

08 September 2022

Highland councillors have put down a motion today asking to consider providing free bus passes for a year for all refugees moving into the Highlands.


SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

08 September 2022

SSE Renewables has been continuing to invest in the Highlands and Islands to ensure that communities are supported towards net zero.


'Why can't I get a Covid jag in Badenoch and Strathspey?'

'Why can't I get a Covid jag in Badenoch and Strathspey?'

'Why can't I get a Covid jag in Badenoch and Strathspey?'

08 September 2022

NHS Highland responds to criticisms of arrangements so far for roll-out of winter Covid vaccinations


Nicky Marr: People in the NHS are working miracles

Nicky Marr: People in the NHS are working miracles

Nicky Marr: People in the NHS are working miracles

04 September 2022

In the 20-plus years since I’ve been writing, I‘ve never had the luxury of someone to type for me.


It is becoming hard for most to get social housing in strath and wider Highlands, report confirms

It is becoming hard for most to get social housing in strath and wider Highlands, report confirms

It is becoming hard for most to get social housing in strath and wider Highlands, report confirms

01 September 2022

Majority of new social housing applications come from single people who make up around half of the waiting list


Nicky Marr: Rubbish on the streets is symptom of a bigger problem

Nicky Marr: Rubbish on the streets is symptom of a bigger problem

Nicky Marr: Rubbish on the streets is symptom of a bigger problem

28 August 2022

Edinburgh is filthy. As I write, the city is in day four of a 12-day strike by waste staff, and the rubbish is rising.


STRIKE UPDATE: No street cleaning in Inverness as Highland Council confirms areas affected by walkout

STRIKE UPDATE: No street cleaning in Inverness as Highland Council confirms areas affected by walkout

STRIKE UPDATE: No street cleaning in Inverness as Highland Council confirms areas affected by walkout

24 August 2022

There are reports some bins are being emptied in the city while Easter Ross looks like it has been hit worst


Moving tributes as family and friends celebrate the life of teenager Bailey Matheson Munro

Moving tributes as family and friends celebrate the life of teenager Bailey Matheson Munro

Moving tributes as family and friends celebrate the life of teenager Bailey Matheson Munro

12 August 2022

A grieving mum has described how her heart is breaking after the death of her much-loved teenage son.


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