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Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025
Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.


Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025
Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025

Inverness Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has shared a first picture of her new baby daughter - and her sweet-sounding name.


Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025
Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025

Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of the Highlands.


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025
Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.


£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024
£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024

A service that helps NHS Highland cut hospital waiting lists is being hailed as a £1 million success.


NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024
NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024

NHS Highland has been accused of “unacceptable” failures in tackling waiting lists for children needing mental health treatment.


Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

26 December 2024
Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

26 December 2024

A funeral date has been set for the legendary Highland baker Harry Gow.


CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

25 December 2024
CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

25 December 2024

For many of us, it will live up to the traditional warm and family-friendly billing, but for others December 25 is all in a day’s work


A9 CRASH UPDATE: Woman killed and man, 35, seriously hurt in one-car accident in Inverness

21 December 2024
A9 CRASH UPDATE: Woman killed and man, 35, seriously hurt in one-car accident in Inverness

A9 CRASH UPDATE: Woman killed and man, 35, seriously hurt in one-car accident in Inverness

21 December 2024

One-vehicle road crash closed the A9 for 13 hours yesterday


TRIBUTES: Holocaust survivor who “made a life” in Inverness after escaping Nazi atrocities dies at 82

21 December 2024
TRIBUTES: Holocaust survivor who “made a life” in Inverness after escaping Nazi atrocities dies at 82

TRIBUTES: Holocaust survivor who “made a life” in Inverness after escaping Nazi atrocities dies at 82

21 December 2024

A Holocaust survivor who escaped the horrors of the Nazi death camps to “make a life” in Inverness has died at the age of 82.


‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024
‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.


BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

18 December 2024
BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

18 December 2024

A serious incident has forced the cancellation of this morning’s long-distance rail service linking Inverness with London Kings Cross.


Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan gives birth to first child

11 December 2024
Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan gives birth to first child

Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan gives birth to first child

11 December 2024

Highland Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has given birth to her first child.


Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

01 December 2024
Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

01 December 2024

An Inverness hospital unit is the first in Scotland to be recognised with an award for excellence in the treatment and patient care it provides.


A9 police drugs bust by Newtonmore lands £200,000 cocaine haul

22 November 2024
A9 police drugs bust by Newtonmore lands £200,000 cocaine haul

A9 police drugs bust by Newtonmore lands £200,000 cocaine haul

22 November 2024

Cocaine worth more than £200,000 has been recovered by police in a raid on the A9.


Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

22 November 2024
Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

22 November 2024

A broken down train is causing major disruption this morning for rail passengers between Inverness and the central belt.


Emergency services attend crash on A9 south of Inverness

21 November 2024
Emergency services attend crash on A9 south of Inverness

Emergency services attend crash on A9 south of Inverness

21 November 2024

A crash has partially blocked the A9 north of Tomatin.


More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

21 November 2024
More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

21 November 2024

More than 16,000 Highland pupils from over 100 schools and nurseries will stay at home today after heavy snow hit classes.


Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

20 November 2024
Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

20 November 2024

A fallen tree has halted train services between Inverness and Aberdeen as heavy snow causes havoc on rail and roads across the north and Highlands.


Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

23 October 2024
Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

23 October 2024

Caledonian Sleeper staff are to wear body cameras amid concerns over an increase in verbal abuse.


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