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PICTURES: Fitness With Pride arrives in Inverness

PICTURES: Fitness With Pride arrives in Inverness

PICTURES: Fitness With Pride arrives in Inverness

21 December 2023

The inclusive dance fitness class returned at the Spectrum Centre, doubling up as a fundraiser for Highland Pride.


Plea for Inverness donors to prevent festive blood shortage

Plea for Inverness donors to prevent festive blood shortage

Plea for Inverness donors to prevent festive blood shortage

20 December 2023

Inverness people are being urged to give blood over the festive period as only 38% of appointments are filled between now and January 2.


PICTURES: Ross County heroes share Christmas cheer with young hospital patients

PICTURES: Ross County heroes share Christmas cheer with young hospital patients

PICTURES: Ross County heroes share Christmas cheer with young hospital patients

19 December 2023

Young patients at a local children’s ward have scored a special visit from Ross County football heroes.


Call to blood donors launched in memory of 'determined and amazing' young Nairn woman

Call to blood donors launched in memory of 'determined and amazing' young Nairn woman

Call to blood donors launched in memory of 'determined and amazing' young Nairn woman

18 December 2023

Loved ones of a "wonderful" young woman struck down by cancer are urging people to donate blood to mark what would have been her birthday today.


WATCH: New dedicated mental health ambulance service comes to Inverness

WATCH: New dedicated mental health ambulance service comes to Inverness

WATCH: New dedicated mental health ambulance service comes to Inverness

16 December 2023

A dedicated vehicle to respond to mental health emergencies is being expanded into he Highland capital.


HEALTH MATTERS: Focussing on what really matters for a happier Christmas

HEALTH MATTERS: Focussing on what really matters for a happier Christmas

HEALTH MATTERS: Focussing on what really matters for a happier Christmas

16 December 2023

I am not a great fan of Black Friday. It seems to be a rather artificial exercise in advertising and commercialism.


Samaritans prepares for over 14,500 phone calls on Christmas Day with help from Inverness volunteers

Samaritans prepares for over 14,500 phone calls on Christmas Day with help from Inverness volunteers

Samaritans prepares for over 14,500 phone calls on Christmas Day with help from Inverness volunteers

12 December 2023

Samaritans will be in the Eastgate on Saturday, December 16 from 10am to 4pm to talk with those who need support or are interested in volunteering.


NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.


Boost for Inverness mental health services with launch of dedicated new ambulance

Boost for Inverness mental health services with launch of dedicated new ambulance

Boost for Inverness mental health services with launch of dedicated new ambulance

11 December 2023

An ambulance service dedicated to helping those experiencing mental health issues in Inverness is to become a permanent fixture.


Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

Lottery funding of £120,000 goes to Highland health support service

11 December 2023

A Highland-based support service for people with long-term health conditions has secured a £120,000 award from the National Lottery Community Fund.


Unveiling Menopause: 3 symptoms you shouldn't ignore

Unveiling Menopause: 3 symptoms you shouldn't ignore

Unveiling Menopause: 3 symptoms you shouldn't ignore

10 December 2023

Here are a few symptoms that could indicate you are going through the menopause.


Mount Everest adventure awaits Highland men raising funds for hospice

Mount Everest adventure awaits Highland men raising funds for hospice

Mount Everest adventure awaits Highland men raising funds for hospice

10 December 2023

The roof of the world beckons for two Highland men after they set their sights on hiking in the Himalayas to raise funds for charity.


NHS HIGHLAND: You don’t have to live with muscle and joint pain

NHS HIGHLAND: You don’t have to live with muscle and joint pain

NHS HIGHLAND: You don’t have to live with muscle and joint pain

09 December 2023

Many muscle and joint problems can be managed with exercises at home to strengthen your body, says our columnist.


Highland hero Tom Stoltman backs campaign asking what it REALLY takes to be a strong man

Highland hero Tom Stoltman backs campaign asking what it REALLY takes to be a strong man

Highland hero Tom Stoltman backs campaign asking what it REALLY takes to be a strong man

09 December 2023

Fascinating research reveals men's attitudes to the subject.


PICTURES: Highland Hospitals Carol Concert raises thousands of pounds for cancer cause

PICTURES: Highland Hospitals Carol Concert raises thousands of pounds for cancer cause

PICTURES: Highland Hospitals Carol Concert raises thousands of pounds for cancer cause

08 December 2023

Thousands of pounds have been raised for charity after a highly successful carol concert last weekend.


Children’s hospice charity sprinkles some Christmas magic for youngsters in Inverness

Children’s hospice charity sprinkles some Christmas magic for youngsters in Inverness

Children’s hospice charity sprinkles some Christmas magic for youngsters in Inverness

08 December 2023

A charity for children with life-shortening conditions brought some festive fun to families in Inverness by hosting a Christmas party.


End in sight for much-needed upgrade work at Inverness hospital car park

End in sight for much-needed upgrade work at Inverness hospital car park

End in sight for much-needed upgrade work at Inverness hospital car park

07 December 2023

Work to upgrade the car parking bays at Raigmore Hospital started in July.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness’s ultimate ‘warm space’ has lively welcome

COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness’s ultimate ‘warm space’ has lively welcome

COLIN CAMPBELL: Inverness’s ultimate ‘warm space’ has lively welcome

07 December 2023

It’s an unhappy fact that the nationwide ‘obesity crisis’ is worsening all the time, with the range of health problems it brings, says our columnist.


Surprise honour for retired Inverness politician as he wins top student award

Surprise honour for retired Inverness politician as he wins top student award

Surprise honour for retired Inverness politician as he wins top student award

07 December 2023

'As a working class child, my parents instilled in me the importance of education' – former Inverness politician wins top student award.


WATCH: Inspirational Inverness man half paralysed with MS completes 3000 press ups for charity

WATCH: Inspirational Inverness man half paralysed with MS completes 3000 press ups for charity

WATCH: Inspirational Inverness man half paralysed with MS completes 3000 press ups for charity

06 December 2023

An Inverness man with MS has completed 3000 press ups in one month to prove anything is possible.


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