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DONNA SMITH: A year in review for Highland Business Women

22 December 2022
DONNA SMITH: A year in review for Highland Business Women

DONNA SMITH: A year in review for Highland Business Women

22 December 2022

The president of Highland Business Women discusses her 2022 highlights and the plans for next year.


Some people will find it very hard to be festive, says bishop

20 December 2022
Some people will find it very hard to be festive, says bishop

Some people will find it very hard to be festive, says bishop

20 December 2022

Earlier this month, I was in Sweden for a church service and I began to sense that anticipation of the coming of Christmas, says Bishop Mark Strange.


Cut festive costs – but not the fun

17 December 2022
Cut festive costs – but not the fun

Cut festive costs – but not the fun

17 December 2022

There’s no doubt that the cost-of-living crisis is taking the sparkle away from Christmas for many families.


We can all do our bit to reduce the pressure on NHS

16 December 2022
We can all do our bit to reduce the pressure on NHS

We can all do our bit to reduce the pressure on NHS

16 December 2022

We all know it is a time for fun, family and festivities, but it is also a time when we need to look after our own health, and look after others.


Colin Campbell: Our aim was to help change things for the better

12 December 2022
Colin Campbell: Our aim was to help change things for the better

Colin Campbell: Our aim was to help change things for the better

12 December 2022

Former Highland News editor Colin Campbell reminisces about past times.


Tell me more about flu jag

10 December 2022
Tell me more about flu jag

Tell me more about flu jag

10 December 2022

The flu vaccine is safe and effective, and it gives the best protection against flu.


Renovation project completed at Inverness surgery

10 December 2022
Renovation project completed at Inverness surgery

Renovation project completed at Inverness surgery

10 December 2022

Southside Road Surgery has completed the renovation of its premises.


Tips on de-stressing in run up to Christmas

09 December 2022
Tips on de-stressing in run up to Christmas

Tips on de-stressing in run up to Christmas

09 December 2022

Christmas can heighten the worries people have at this difficult time, but experts can help you emotionally navigate the stress.


What does your perfect Hogmanay look like?

09 December 2022
What does your perfect Hogmanay look like?

What does your perfect Hogmanay look like?

09 December 2022

The team at the Drumossie has created an evening of fine dining, celebration, entertainment and dancing to wave hello to the new year.


CHARLIE CHRISTIE: Samba spirit brings joy to Qatar

09 December 2022
CHARLIE CHRISTIE: Samba spirit brings joy to Qatar

CHARLIE CHRISTIE: Samba spirit brings joy to Qatar

09 December 2022

Brazil have been a joy to watch.


From the Archives: Hydro power is not just a modern thing

05 December 2022
From the Archives: Hydro power is not just a modern thing

From the Archives: Hydro power is not just a modern thing

05 December 2022

In the 1920s it was proposed to set up a hydro-electricity scheme in Inverness.


De-stress in run up to Christmas

04 December 2022
De-stress in run up to Christmas

De-stress in run up to Christmas

04 December 2022

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, money is a serious concern for many.


John Dempster: Advent reminds us of the full extent of God’s love

03 December 2022
John Dempster: Advent reminds us of the full extent of God’s love

John Dempster: Advent reminds us of the full extent of God’s love

03 December 2022

These weeks before Christmas, Christians are preparing to celebrate the coming of Jesus to reveal the full extent of God’s love, writes John Dempster.


Hidden gem shines with festive shopping ideas

02 December 2022
Hidden gem shines with festive shopping ideas

Hidden gem shines with festive shopping ideas

02 December 2022

Spey Valley Retail, the ‘hidden-gem’ of a shopping destination in the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort


ASK THE DOC: How do I cope with grief?

02 December 2022
ASK THE DOC: How do I cope with grief?

ASK THE DOC: How do I cope with grief?

02 December 2022

Dr Laura Ryan, who is NHS 24’s medical director and has 20 years' experience as a doctor, answers readers’ questions in our column.


DR LORNA MURRAY: Advice on best way to look after yourself over winter

02 December 2022
DR LORNA MURRAY: Advice on best way to look after yourself over winter

DR LORNA MURRAY: Advice on best way to look after yourself over winter

02 December 2022

With winter starting to make an appearance, we support and advise on how best you can look after yourself over the winter months.


VET SPEAK: Arthritis in cats is as manageable as it is in people

01 December 2022
VET SPEAK: Arthritis in cats is as manageable as it is in people

VET SPEAK: Arthritis in cats is as manageable as it is in people

01 December 2022

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers looks at the issue of arthritis in older cats... and ways it can be treated and managed.


YOUR VIEWS: Complacency is dangerous

29 November 2022
YOUR VIEWS: Complacency is dangerous

YOUR VIEWS: Complacency is dangerous

29 November 2022

Charles Bannerman’s column on climate change encouraged complacency, says reader.


‘Will smoking affect my kids?’

27 November 2022
‘Will smoking affect my kids?’

‘Will smoking affect my kids?’

27 November 2022

I have a family member who is quite a heavy smoker and I’m worried about my kids being around them. What are the risks of second-hand smoke?


Bill McAllister: Looking back at the life of Duncan Forbes

27 November 2022
Bill McAllister: Looking back at the life of Duncan Forbes

Bill McAllister: Looking back at the life of Duncan Forbes

27 November 2022

Columnist Bill McAllister reflects on the life of a less widely known figure from Inverness's past.


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