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FERGUS EWING: Positive steps towards an increase in NHS dentists

FERGUS EWING: Positive steps towards an increase in NHS dentists

FERGUS EWING: Positive steps towards an increase in NHS dentists

In addressing insufficient NHS dental services the challenge spans the entirety of Scotland and is particularly pronounced in the Highlands.


Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

Scottish Minister's rejected the council's assessment of a farmhouse near King's Stable.


ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'


Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.


SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

The parties separately underlined how Scotland was energy rich but fuel poor and demand action from the UK government


Lifesaving work of Inverness volunteers celebrated at Samaritans' 70th anniversary event

Lifesaving work of Inverness volunteers celebrated at Samaritans' 70th anniversary event

Lifesaving work of Inverness volunteers celebrated at Samaritans' 70th anniversary event

Volunteers from the Highland capital were among those to attend a Scottish Parliament event celebrating 70 years of the Samaritans charity.


Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Key railway improvements which could dramatically boost train reliability on Highland lines may not take place as soon as hoped, campaigners fear.


New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

New research suggests it will take 111 years to dual the A9 at the current rate of investment

The Scottish Conservatives did the analysis and then lashed out at the 'appalling betrayal' due to the “pitiful, snail-paced progress'.


Inverness e-cigarette retailer backs calls for £10k fine for selling vapes underage

Inverness e-cigarette retailer backs calls for £10k fine for selling vapes underage

Inverness e-cigarette retailer backs calls for £10k fine for selling vapes underage

VPZ, Scotland’s leading vaping retailer, has responded to the Scottish Government’s plans to tackle youth vaping.


Bank set to pull mobile service from Highland communities

Bank set to pull mobile service from Highland communities

Bank set to pull mobile service from Highland communities

"This is very disappointing. There has been absolutely no warning of this change."


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