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Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’

20 May 2024

He says ‘I can't think of anything in Britain that has really improved. I can't think of a single thing’ but ‘I'm hopeful of change’.


Black Isle campaigner in London for publication of scathing report into UK infected blood scandal

Black Isle campaigner in London for publication of scathing report into UK infected blood scandal

Black Isle campaigner in London for publication of scathing report into UK infected blood scandal

20 May 2024

A Black Isle man infected with contaminated blood was in London today to hear that a treatment scandal affecting thousands could have been avoided.


PICTURES: Black Isle golf day tees up £30,000 for cancer research

PICTURES: Black Isle golf day tees up £30,000 for cancer research

PICTURES: Black Isle golf day tees up £30,000 for cancer research

20 May 2024

Cracking conditions on the Black Isle golf course, generous business backing and a fantastic sum raised on the day.


Health Matters: Growing healthy young minds through engaging with nature

Health Matters: Growing healthy young minds through engaging with nature

Health Matters: Growing healthy young minds through engaging with nature

18 May 2024

Green Health Week offers a packed schedule of events and activities being coordinated by colleagues from Think Health Think Nature.


Highland walking group becomes 700th to sign mental health charter

Highland walking group becomes 700th to sign mental health charter

Highland walking group becomes 700th to sign mental health charter

16 May 2024

Think Nature Health Walks have joined hundreds of organisations in committing to a mental health charter for physical activity and sport.


PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

PICTURES: £119,000 windfall as Maggie’s Highlands Golf Day and gala dinner wins superb support

14 May 2024

A colossal six-figure windfall is winging its way to charity after a golf day and gala dinner proved a massive success.


Nairn-based listening charity announces closure as mental health charity steps in to continue services

Nairn-based listening charity announces closure as mental health charity steps in to continue services

Nairn-based listening charity announces closure as mental health charity steps in to continue services

13 May 2024

An active listening charity will become part of a nationwide mental health organisation in a bid to reach more people with its services.


Highland Council joins the “movement” by backing Mental Health Awareness Week

Highland Council joins the “movement” by backing Mental Health Awareness Week

Highland Council joins the “movement” by backing Mental Health Awareness Week

13 May 2024

Highland Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week - and pushing the positive benefits of movement.


Highland resident ‘deeply thankful’ conversion therapy did not work

Highland resident ‘deeply thankful’ conversion therapy did not work

Highland resident ‘deeply thankful’ conversion therapy did not work

12 May 2024

A gay man recounts the experience of being given hallucinogenic drugs in a bid to change his sexuality.


Health Matters: Simple steps against ticks can reduce the risk of Lyme disease

Health Matters: Simple steps against ticks can reduce the risk of Lyme disease

Health Matters: Simple steps against ticks can reduce the risk of Lyme disease

11 May 2024

Getting out and enjoying nature is a great way to improve health and as the days get longer it’s easier to exercise or experience the natural world.


WATCH: Samaritan on a mission to walk 440 miles for charity reaches Inverness

WATCH: Samaritan on a mission to walk 440 miles for charity reaches Inverness

WATCH: Samaritan on a mission to walk 440 miles for charity reaches Inverness

10 May 2024

A Samaritan has raised thousands of pounds after he made it his mission to walk hundreds of miles in just 24 days.


Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

10 May 2024

Highland Hospice is encouraging people to talk openly about death and grief as part of a national campaign.


PICTURES: Strictly Inverness charity dance competition is under way

PICTURES: Strictly Inverness charity dance competition is under way

PICTURES: Strictly Inverness charity dance competition is under way

09 May 2024

A family-friendly launch evening featured dazzling performances from dance schools last night, with the contest itself kicking off in earnest tonight.


Bright future ahead for Inverness gender clinic

Bright future ahead for Inverness gender clinic

Bright future ahead for Inverness gender clinic

05 May 2024

Years of development has meant the Inverness gender clinic is as healthy as it has ever been – with patients set to feel the benefit.


NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

04 May 2024

Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.


Inverness parents are ‘concerned’ as dangerous giant hogweed plant invades residential area

Inverness parents are ‘concerned’ as dangerous giant hogweed plant invades residential area

Inverness parents are ‘concerned’ as dangerous giant hogweed plant invades residential area

01 May 2024

Inverness residents have raised concerns after spotting a highly dangerous giant hogweed plant via their school route.


Police Scotland launch appeal after fatal A9 crash north of Tore roundabout

Police Scotland launch appeal after fatal A9 crash north of Tore roundabout

Police Scotland launch appeal after fatal A9 crash north of Tore roundabout

01 May 2024

One woman has died following a serious crash on the A9, near Tore roundabout.


NHS Highland in Scottish first after launch of app to support new dads

NHS Highland in Scottish first after launch of app to support new dads

NHS Highland in Scottish first after launch of app to support new dads

30 April 2024

The new DadPad app in the NHS Highland region is the first time it has been launched in Scotland.


PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

28 April 2024

The tenth edition of the Etape Loch Ness took place today.


Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

28 April 2024

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.


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