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MSP says creating new apprenticeships is vital to reversing population decline in the Highlands

02 March 2021
MSP says creating new apprenticeships is vital to reversing population decline in the Highlands

MSP says creating new apprenticeships is vital to reversing population decline in the Highlands

02 March 2021

Edward Mountain believes this will boost the economic recovery of the region but will ensure young people have more reason to stay in the Highlands.


Kind donations from a city centre record shop will provide 300 displaced families with safe drinking water

02 March 2021
Kind donations from a city centre record shop will provide 300 displaced families with safe drinking water

Kind donations from a city centre record shop will provide 300 displaced families with safe drinking water

02 March 2021

Union Vinyl said vinyl records they had passed to Oxfam had raised £3407 for the charity's work.


New chairman and vice chairman for Highland Youth Parliament

01 March 2021
New chairman and vice chairman for Highland Youth Parliament

New chairman and vice chairman for Highland Youth Parliament

01 March 2021

Chairman, Innes Morgan from Thurso and vice chairman, Isaac Beckley from Glenurquhart said they were "ecstatic" about their new roles.


Charity and Harry Potter star call on Highland support for end of life care

01 March 2021
Charity and Harry Potter star call on Highland support for end of life care

Charity and Harry Potter star call on Highland support for end of life care

01 March 2021

Jason Issacs and MP Drew Hendry are urging people to get involved with the annual Great Daffodil Appeal.


Home Heating Support Fund launched for Highlanders struggling with energy bills

01 March 2021
Home Heating Support Fund launched for Highlanders struggling with energy bills

Home Heating Support Fund launched for Highlanders struggling with energy bills

01 March 2021

A £4 million support fund has been launched to help Highlanders struggling with their energy bills during the Covid lockdown.


‘Still so much to be done’ says NHS Highland consultant on the front line in African country

28 February 2021
‘Still so much to be done’ says NHS Highland consultant on the front line in African country

‘Still so much to be done’ says NHS Highland consultant on the front line in African country

28 February 2021

But Mr Kent, who last year helped in Beirut after a deadly bomb blast, said it was not the time to let the guard down against the deadly virus.


Inverness teenage transwoman makes plea for cash after being told of three year wait for therapy support

27 February 2021
Inverness teenage transwoman makes plea for cash after being told of three year wait for therapy support

Inverness teenage transwoman makes plea for cash after being told of three year wait for therapy support

27 February 2021

'If I had to wait it would mean I'd have to wait until my early 20s to start transitioning.'


Edward Mountain MSP is backing calls for fuel duty to be frozen in next week’s UK budget

26 February 2021
Edward Mountain MSP is backing calls for fuel duty to be frozen in next week’s UK budget

Edward Mountain MSP is backing calls for fuel duty to be frozen in next week’s UK budget

26 February 2021

This would continue the freeze on fuel duty under the Conservatives who first introduced the policy in 2010.


Highland MP launches an inquiry into the effects of unsuitable housing and fuel poverty on end of life care

26 February 2021
Highland MP launches an inquiry into the effects of unsuitable housing and fuel poverty on end of life care

Highland MP launches an inquiry into the effects of unsuitable housing and fuel poverty on end of life care

26 February 2021

The inquiry will explore the extent to which unsuitable housing and fuel poverty or homelessness affect people living with terminal illness.


U-turn from Inverness care home provider Barchester as it says it will not ask visitors for proof of vaccination, after issue was raised in parliament

25 February 2021
U-turn from Inverness care home provider Barchester as it says it will not ask visitors for proof of vaccination, after issue was raised in parliament

U-turn from Inverness care home provider Barchester as it says it will not ask visitors for proof of vaccination, after issue was raised in parliament

25 February 2021

The company said it was still lobbying the government for relatives to be prioritised for vaccination.


Police in the Highlands remind people of laws to protect bats

25 February 2021
Police in the Highlands remind people of laws to protect bats

Police in the Highlands remind people of laws to protect bats

25 February 2021

All ten species found in Scotland are protected under law.


VIDEO: First Minister backs MSP’s call for extension to NHS Highland Healing Process

25 February 2021
VIDEO: First Minister backs MSP’s call for extension to NHS Highland Healing Process

VIDEO: First Minister backs MSP’s call for extension to NHS Highland Healing Process

25 February 2021

Edward Mountain MSP has called for an extension for claims, due to be closed to registrations tomorrow, to be extended.


VIDEO: Highlands police to take part in team talks to raise awareness of inequalities within the community

25 February 2021
VIDEO: Highlands police to take part in team talks to raise awareness of inequalities within the community

VIDEO: Highlands police to take part in team talks to raise awareness of inequalities within the community

25 February 2021

Police are marking the end of LGBT History Month with a reflection on the progress being made in the Scottish police force.


Highland solicitor Innes and Mackay appoints new director

25 February 2021
Highland solicitor Innes and Mackay appoints new director

Highland solicitor Innes and Mackay appoints new director

25 February 2021

Laura Cormack started as a legal secretary before studying for her law exams.


Giant pothole in Inverness must be fixed as a priority

25 February 2021
Giant pothole in Inverness must be fixed as a priority

Giant pothole in Inverness must be fixed as a priority

25 February 2021

The pothole has opened up a debate on the allocation of cash to city roads.


POLL: Should relatives have been vaccinated prior to visiting Inverness care homes?

24 February 2021
POLL: Should relatives have been vaccinated prior to visiting Inverness care homes?

POLL: Should relatives have been vaccinated prior to visiting Inverness care homes?

24 February 2021

Barchester has written to families to say it's "current thinking" is that visitors must be able to provide proof they have had the vaccination.


Operators of Inverness care home tells families they should be prepared to provide proof they are vaccinated prior to a visit

24 February 2021
Operators of Inverness care home tells families they should be prepared to provide proof they are vaccinated prior to a visit

Operators of Inverness care home tells families they should be prepared to provide proof they are vaccinated prior to a visit

24 February 2021

Barchester Healthcare, said that "our current thinking" is all designated visitors should be vaccinated.


Donations from M&S Inverness and Morrisons are feeding families across the Highlands

24 February 2021
Donations from M&S Inverness and Morrisons are feeding families across the Highlands

Donations from M&S Inverness and Morrisons are feeding families across the Highlands

24 February 2021

Organisers from the Inverness Eastgate Centre branch of M&S said it was 'very proud' to support local charities with donations of its surplus food.


Care workers' son offers £1000 reward for information after cars vandalised

23 February 2021
Care workers' son offers £1000 reward for information after cars vandalised

Care workers' son offers £1000 reward for information after cars vandalised

23 February 2021

The son of two care workers has launched an appeal to find the person responsible for vandalising their cars.


Four electric cargo bikes to help aid carbon reduction in Inverness

23 February 2021
Four electric cargo bikes to help aid carbon reduction in Inverness

Four electric cargo bikes to help aid carbon reduction in Inverness

23 February 2021

HiTrans is looking for four bikes with a maintenance contract for 6-12 months at an estimated cost of £25,000


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