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WATCH: Sending pregnant women to Aberdeen or Perth would be 'totally unacceptable'

WATCH: Sending pregnant women to Aberdeen or Perth would be 'totally unacceptable'

WATCH: Sending pregnant women to Aberdeen or Perth would be 'totally unacceptable'

23 February 2024

Edward Mountain warns expectant mothers could travelling 'to Aberdeen or even Perth if the situation at Raigmore isn’t sorted out.'


COLIN CAMPBELL: Craig Dunain cast a shadow, but we could do with it now

COLIN CAMPBELL: Craig Dunain cast a shadow, but we could do with it now

COLIN CAMPBELL: Craig Dunain cast a shadow, but we could do with it now

22 February 2024

Craig Dunain was no beacon of light but many would wish such a bastion and safety net was there now.


WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mouldy Highland home

WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mouldy Highland home

WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mouldy Highland home

20 February 2024

A disabled pensioner, who breathes with an oxygen cylinder, pleads with the council to be decanted from his mouldy home before it 'kills' him.


Loch Ness-side new centre plan

Loch Ness-side new centre plan

Loch Ness-side new centre plan

20 February 2024

Loch Ness-side shinty players often have to change in their cars because clubhouse facilities are so cramped.


New room for bereaved parents launches at Raigmore Hospital's maternity unit

New room for bereaved parents launches at Raigmore Hospital's maternity unit

New room for bereaved parents launches at Raigmore Hospital's maternity unit

16 February 2024

A new suite to support families at the critical time of baby loss was officially opened today (February 16) in Inverness.


Raigmore are 'first in Scotland' to employ new breast cancer treatment

Raigmore are 'first in Scotland' to employ new breast cancer treatment

Raigmore are 'first in Scotland' to employ new breast cancer treatment

13 February 2024

The breast team at Raigmore Hospital were first to use the new Pintuition System.


Inverness model says: "Without my pap smear, my story would be completely different"

Inverness model says: "Without my pap smear, my story would be completely different"

Inverness model says: "Without my pap smear, my story would be completely different"

10 February 2024

Rea is on a mission to do whatever she can to shine a light on taboo topics of pap smears, and the recognising the signs of cervical cancer.


'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

09 February 2024

When Melanie Maclennan and Karen MacDonald take to the fashion catwalk for charity this weekend it will be in memory of a dearly-missed loved one.


Inverness soldier Meghane joins big fight for Hospice funds

Inverness soldier Meghane joins big fight for Hospice funds

Inverness soldier Meghane joins big fight for Hospice funds

08 February 2024

Who better to have on your side in a fundraising "battle" for Highland Hospice than a soldier in the British Army?


COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

08 February 2024

The health service is seldom out of the headlines these days for a range of negative reasons.


WATCH: Breast cancer survivor hails support of family and friends ahead of Inverness catwalk fundraiser

WATCH: Breast cancer survivor hails support of family and friends ahead of Inverness catwalk fundraiser

WATCH: Breast cancer survivor hails support of family and friends ahead of Inverness catwalk fundraiser

08 February 2024

Maureen Davidson will take to the catwalk this Saturday.


Pop-up EV charging hub at Inverness

Pop-up EV charging hub at Inverness

Pop-up EV charging hub at Inverness

07 February 2024

Raigmore Hospital and NHS Scotland welcomes its first pop-up solar car park and Electric Vehicle charging hub.


Inverness toddler Ruby's rare kidney defect spurs dad's London Marathon challenge

Inverness toddler Ruby's rare kidney defect spurs dad's London Marathon challenge

Inverness toddler Ruby's rare kidney defect spurs dad's London Marathon challenge

05 February 2024

An Inverness dad who only took up running nine months ago is taking on the TCS London Marathon to raise money for Kidney Care UK.


Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024

Caesarean births in the far north have rocketed as maternity services have been cut, says Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain.


Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

Strongman Luke Stoltman's message to 'incredible' NHS Highland staff

05 February 2024

'The infant feeding service they offered was really incredible and gave Kushi Stoltman and me a lot of confidence going home.'


HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

03 February 2024

Almost all of us will use medicines and tablets either regularly or occasionally.


Highland Hospice launches new end of life care service in Inverness

Highland Hospice launches new end of life care service in Inverness

Highland Hospice launches new end of life care service in Inverness

03 February 2024

Highland Hospice is launching a new care service in Inverness, and looking for practitioners to help get it up and running.


RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024

She says the recent bad weather 'shone a light on the difficulty of travelling for healthcare and the dangers of centralised health services.'


Why we should all take time to talk and listen

Why we should all take time to talk and listen

Why we should all take time to talk and listen

01 February 2024

"We should never underestimate the ability to change lives by being there for others," says Highland councillor.


Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

31 January 2024

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.


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