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Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

Getting set to retire, Dr Tim Allison looks back on challenges and stresses the importance of small changes.

Charlie Christie: ‘Challenging’ recruitment not done yet

Decisions on contracts had to be made while the club were still in administration, but a brighter future is ahead.

NAIRN VOICES: ‘We’re proud to bring creative energy to Nairn all year round”

Nairn Book & Arts Festival’s artistic director Tanera Astley talks about the year-round work to bring one of Nairn’s most anticipated events to life.

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

He says as an independent candidate he will ‘force the next government to deliver’ on the A9 and A96.

‘Small changes can make a big difference to air quality’

A consultant anaesthetist at Raigmore Hospital shares thoughts on things we can all do for Clean Air day - and beyond.

Sauna plan ‘an excellent addition to the riverside area’

Colin Campbell ponders the benefits for civic life that a new sauna at the city’s Bellfield Park could bring.

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

‘We have to be the voice for our children’: concerns over staffing at Inverness school; plus impact of Highland energy schemes

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the issues of concern to them.

Buying favour or investing in community? Hydro developer’s investment promise; plus lessons for education; and thanks to Highland medical practice

YOUR VIEWS: Readers speak out on the issues that matter to them.

National treasure reflects on a ‘messy’ journey with faith

Our columnist finds much to enjoy in a well-known figure’s questioning approach to her relationship with Christian faith.

Ban phones in Highland school to help restore order

Our columnist can see only good coming from a ban on mobiles in our schools.

‘Fund schools properly’: Highland Council plans to add to school management

YOUR VIEWS: Readers respond to council plans for boosting attainment in schools.

Slides give an insight to popular Sunday School picnics

A donation of slides brings back memories of church picnic gatherings in the 1960s and 70s.

‘Not even a tourist attraction’: readers on Inverness Old High Church as sale price drops

YOUR VIEWS: Readers respond to one of this week’s top stories.

Learning to trust in God’s ability to support and heal

John Dempster shares hs struggles with obsessive thoughts, holding on to God through it all.

Exercise can be key to boosting health - including after treatment

Treament matters, but so too does staying healthy in a bid to prevent illness, says our columnist.

Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

Does Scotland have the capacity to realise the green vision, MSP Fergus Ewing wonders.

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Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

Charlie Christie: ‘Challenging’ recruitment not done yet

Charlie Christie: ‘Challenging’ recruitment not done yet

NAIRN VOICES: ‘We’re proud to bring creative energy to Nairn all year round”

NAIRN VOICES: ‘We’re proud to bring creative energy to Nairn all year round”

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

‘Small changes can make a big difference to air quality’

‘Small changes can make a big difference to air quality’

Sauna plan ‘an excellent addition to the riverside area’

Sauna plan ‘an excellent addition to the riverside area’

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘We have to be the voice for our children’: concerns over staffing at Inverness school; plus impact of Highland energy schemes

‘We have to be the voice for our children’: concerns over staffing at Inverness school; plus impact of Highland energy schemes

Buying favour or investing in community? Hydro developer’s investment promise; plus lessons for education; and thanks to Highland medical practice

Buying favour or investing in community? Hydro developer’s investment promise; plus lessons for education; and thanks to Highland medical practice

National treasure reflects on a ‘messy’ journey with faith

National treasure reflects on a ‘messy’ journey with faith

Ban phones in Highland school to help restore order

Ban phones in Highland school to help restore order

‘Fund schools properly’: Highland Council plans to add to school management

‘Fund schools properly’: Highland Council plans to add to school management

Slides give an insight to popular Sunday School picnics

Slides give an insight to popular Sunday School picnics

‘Not even a tourist attraction’: readers on Inverness Old High Church as sale price drops

‘Not even a tourist attraction’: readers on Inverness Old High Church as sale price drops

Learning to trust in God’s ability to support and heal

Learning to trust in God’s ability to support and heal

Exercise can be key to boosting health - including after treatment

Exercise can be key to boosting health - including after treatment

Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

Green policies prevent green dream from becoming a reality?

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