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CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Norma is there to help people ‘live until they die’

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Norma is there to help people ‘live until they die’

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Norma is there to help people ‘live until they die’

07 April 2024

She visits each bedside, encouraging people with life-limiting conditions to talk about thoughts, hopes and fears they may have, says our columnist.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Music from the Highlands in the past

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Music from the Highlands in the past

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Music from the Highlands in the past

06 April 2024

The Highland Archie Centre boasts a fascinating wealth of material associated with the region’s musical past - with some of it dating back centuries.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Feel-good factor is addictive

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Feel-good factor is addictive

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Feel-good factor is addictive

06 April 2024

Our fundraising activities have come in many forms – and there are still a variety to go – and all in aid of Highland Hospice & Inverness Ice Centre.


POLITICS MATTERS: What will a new Labour government do with the House of Lords?

POLITICS MATTERS: What will a new Labour government do with the House of Lords?

POLITICS MATTERS: What will a new Labour government do with the House of Lords?

06 April 2024

Reforming the House of Lords might not seem the obvious and most pressing item on the possible new Prime Minister’s to-do list, says our columnist.


Are play-offs inevitable as Inverness Caledonian Thistle look to survive?

Are play-offs inevitable as Inverness Caledonian Thistle look to survive?

Are play-offs inevitable as Inverness Caledonian Thistle look to survive?

05 April 2024

Caley Thistle cut adrift in the relegation zone.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: Our individual and collective efforts can help Inverness build on success

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Our individual and collective efforts can help Inverness build on success

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Our individual and collective efforts can help Inverness build on success

05 April 2024

Our visitors often see our city with new eyes and for this reason in 2024 we hope to share more of their interesting stories, says our columnist.


COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

04 April 2024

If Porterfield was an old pigsty, the new jail would be an almost unrecognisable escape into the future, says our columnist.


NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

03 April 2024

We understand the real and lasting impact that harsh and cruel words can have but it hasn’t done much to make us any kinder, says our columnist.


YOUR VIEWS: Inverness car park woes and NHS Highland challenges

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness car park woes and NHS Highland challenges

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness car park woes and NHS Highland challenges

02 April 2024

What readers have been talking about this week.


DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

01 April 2024

This report confirmed that the DWP failed to adequately inform women on the changes, leading to this mass injustice, says our MP.


DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

01 April 2024

This report confirmed that the DWP failed to adequately inform women on the changes, leading to this mass injustice, says our MP.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

01 April 2024

John Davidson goes to Culloden, almost 278 years after the nearby battle took place, and visits the Prisoners’ Stone as well as an old clootie well


MOTORS: Honda CR-V feels durable to stand the test of time

MOTORS: Honda CR-V feels durable to stand the test of time

MOTORS: Honda CR-V feels durable to stand the test of time

31 March 2024

I’m delighted to say that I got the same feeling that this quality standard has continued since the days of my Honda ownership, says our columnist.


YOUR VIEWS: A9 safety improvements, state pension arrangements and Inverness club’s centenary

YOUR VIEWS: A9 safety improvements, state pension arrangements and Inverness club’s centenary

YOUR VIEWS: A9 safety improvements, state pension arrangements and Inverness club’s centenary

31 March 2024

Readers offer their veiws on a range of subjects that have been making the headlines.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: The Bible has symbolic power of a great fantasy

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: The Bible has symbolic power of a great fantasy

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: The Bible has symbolic power of a great fantasy

31 March 2024

The symbols are portals through which the living Christ in his limitless immensity touches our hearts, says our columnist.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We’re all winners!

30 March 2024

None of us will ever know how many families our fundraising efforts have made a difference to, which makes it all the more important and special.


NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

30 March 2024

Now that we can talk about cancer more easily it is also important to take action too, says our columnist.


Why is hospitality in Highlands not seen as first-class and a solid career path?

Why is hospitality in Highlands not seen as first-class and a solid career path?

Why is hospitality in Highlands not seen as first-class and a solid career path?

30 March 2024

It is with hope the young workforce sees hospitality as something more than extra pocket money, says our columnist.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: How much does our community rely on local charities?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: How much does our community rely on local charities?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: How much does our community rely on local charities?

29 March 2024

The Highlands is an amazing place and we’re lucky to have so many organisations supporting different groups.


Charlie Christie gives his opinion on Scotland’s defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland

Charlie Christie gives his opinion on Scotland’s defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland

Charlie Christie gives his opinion on Scotland’s defeats to Netherlands and Northern Ireland

28 March 2024

Disappointing results in last two matches.


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