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Looking back on Covid - and preparing for the next pandemic

Looking back on Covid - and preparing for the next pandemic

Looking back on Covid - and preparing for the next pandemic

15 March 2025

Almost five years since the first Covid lockdown began it is important to remember what happened and those whose lives were changed by it.


Charlie Christie - Good times are returning to Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Charlie Christie - Good times are returning to Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Charlie Christie - Good times are returning to Inverness Caledonian Thistle

14 March 2025

Club legend impressed with performance on Tuesday night.


‘Has the Doomsday clock moved closer to midnight?’

‘Has the Doomsday clock moved closer to midnight?’

‘Has the Doomsday clock moved closer to midnight?’

14 March 2025

Will a rush to more nuclear weapons result from President Trump’s stance on Ukraine?


Work is there at a decent rate for those who want to do it

Work is there at a decent rate for those who want to do it

Work is there at a decent rate for those who want to do it

13 March 2025

Every day in early January and frequently at other times this winter I passed men doing hard, difficult and unpleasant work in freezing temperatures.


North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

13 March 2025

North Coast 500: Ten Years On – David Richardson says that tourism is vital to the north Highlands, and the NC500 has helped sustain the sector


‘Costly tinkering’: 20mph limits; plus could recycling be easier?; and Gaelic in business

‘Costly tinkering’: 20mph limits; plus could recycling be easier?; and Gaelic in business

‘Costly tinkering’: 20mph limits; plus could recycling be easier?; and Gaelic in business

11 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on 20mph limits, recycling and Gaelic for business


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

10 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


‘Ashamed of the party that I have served for 50 years’

‘Ashamed of the party that I have served for 50 years’

‘Ashamed of the party that I have served for 50 years’

10 March 2025

The chambers of commerce in both Inverness and Elgin made strong representations for the need to provide safer roads by duallling the A9 and A96.


Is Scottish Government turning a blind eye to proposed apocalyptic nightmare?

Is Scottish Government turning a blind eye to proposed apocalyptic nightmare?

Is Scottish Government turning a blind eye to proposed apocalyptic nightmare?

09 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Concerns over substation plans near Beauly and recycling, while patient is praised.


‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

09 March 2025

In our latest Christian Viewpoint John Dempster considers evil - and the power of the protection we have against it.


Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

08 March 2025

“People just like you and me - save lives every day without even knowing we’re doing it. That’s because we’re blood donors,” says our columnist.


How many 20mph limit zones are in the wrong places?

How many 20mph limit zones are in the wrong places?

How many 20mph limit zones are in the wrong places?

06 March 2025

Columnist Colin Campbell thinks the location of some of the Highlands’ 20mph limits doesn’t make sense.


The Tapestry of Life: Weaving in the Scottish Highlands

The Tapestry of Life: Weaving in the Scottish Highlands

The Tapestry of Life: Weaving in the Scottish Highlands

04 March 2025

Weaving has been at the heart of Highland life for centuries, shaping communities and the way in which they connect to the landscape and environment.


‘Disgusting’ or ‘nothing but praise’: Raigmore Hospital inspection finds good and bad

‘Disgusting’ or ‘nothing but praise’: Raigmore Hospital inspection finds good and bad

‘Disgusting’ or ‘nothing but praise’: Raigmore Hospital inspection finds good and bad

04 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over how to take a recent inspection report on Raigmore Hospital


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

03 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside


‘Shambolic is the word’: Highland patient’s terrifying wait for vital operation

‘Shambolic is the word’: Highland patient’s terrifying wait for vital operation

‘Shambolic is the word’: Highland patient’s terrifying wait for vital operation

02 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Reaction to NHS pressures plus private hire regulations and MP energy woes.


‘I wish the Christ within me was less elusive’ while on life’s roller-coaster

‘I wish the Christ within me was less elusive’ while on life’s roller-coaster

‘I wish the Christ within me was less elusive’ while on life’s roller-coaster

02 March 2025

In our latest Christian Viewpoint, John Dempster admits the realisation of being too much ‘in my head’.


How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

01 March 2025

NHS Highland’s column looks at Unicef’s life-changing work.


What sort of Highland hospitality would Donald Trump deserve?

What sort of Highland hospitality would Donald Trump deserve?

What sort of Highland hospitality would Donald Trump deserve?

27 February 2025

Columnist Colin Campbell says what he think a US President and First Minister John Swinney meeting would look like.


‘Pupils unprepared to work or listen’: Highland Council teacher absences; plus concerns about Nairn housing development

‘Pupils unprepared to work or listen’: Highland Council teacher absences; plus concerns about Nairn housing development

‘Pupils unprepared to work or listen’: Highland Council teacher absences; plus concerns about Nairn housing development

25 February 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers react to recent stories and local concerns.


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