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Gregor White


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News Editor Gregor White has been a journalist for more than 20 years now. Previously working for the Stirling Observer and then as a senior communications officer for Stirling Council, he joined Highland News and Media in 2016 as a senior reporter before moving to the newsdesk the following year where he works across a range of titles, primarily The inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal, Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal.

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For the love of teacakes! Couples help boost blood donations drive

14 February 2025
For the love of teacakes! Couples help boost blood donations drive

For the love of teacakes! Couples help boost blood donations drive

14 February 2025

Donors shared the love for each other and those in need of help this Valentine’s week by rolling up their sleeves to give blood together.


‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

13 February 2025
‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

13 February 2025

A mum who faced life-threatening complications after giving birth last year said the situation has brought home to her how important giving blood is.


‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

08 February 2025
‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

08 February 2025

A member of the ambulance service says the things he deals with on a day to day basis made it impossible for him not to give blood .


‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

01 February 2025
‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

01 February 2025

Strathspey Thistle FC committee member Margaret Clark says blood donations helped her ill nephew live longer.


Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

30 January 2025
Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

30 January 2025

“I think our parents would be really proud that we followed in their footsteps and carried on the family tradition of giving blood.”


Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025
Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

Highland Council to acquire D&E Coaches

22 January 2025

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,


NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

22 January 2025
NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

NHS Highland to ‘take on board’ community input as vaccination responsibility set to return to GPs

22 January 2025

The Scottish Government said yesterday vaccination services removed from GPs to be delivered at health board level will return to local doctors.


Highland MSP welcomes move to return vaccination services to local GPs

21 January 2025
Highland MSP welcomes move to return vaccination services to local GPs

Highland MSP welcomes move to return vaccination services to local GPs

21 January 2025

MSP Fergus Ewing has been campaigning on the issue, saying a move to centralise responsibility at health board level doesn’t work in the Highlands.


Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

18 January 2025
Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

18 January 2025

Most of the people you’ll see in a blood donation session are actually donor carers rather than nurses. But what does that mean? And what do they do?


Keeping it in the family - twins join dad as blood donors

13 January 2025
Keeping it in the family - twins join dad as blood donors

Keeping it in the family - twins join dad as blood donors

13 January 2025

Twin teenagers and their father made it a family affair when they gave blood just after the turn of the year.


Scottish Water calls on people to check for burst pipes

10 January 2025
Scottish Water calls on people to check for burst pipes

Scottish Water calls on people to check for burst pipes

10 January 2025

Scottish Water is calling on customers to be vigilant and check for burst water mains and pipes as a thaw is forecast in the coming days.


Wick blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

07 January 2025
Wick blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

Wick blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in Highland campaign so far

07 January 2025

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 1000 mark.


Could you save a life in 2025?

01 January 2025
Could you save a life in 2025?

Could you save a life in 2025?

01 January 2025

Will you make giving blood - or plasma - one of your new year resolutions?


‘The gift of life’ - how blood donations help chemotherapy patients

30 December 2024
‘The gift of life’ - how blood donations help chemotherapy patients

‘The gift of life’ - how blood donations help chemotherapy patients

30 December 2024

Blood is important in accident and emergency situations but also for those facing the fight against cancer.


Highland delivery driver helps hundreds of babies

27 December 2024
Highland delivery driver helps hundreds of babies

Highland delivery driver helps hundreds of babies

27 December 2024

A donor who has given blood a total of 100 times says it gives him a special feeling to know how many babies he has helped through the years.


590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

27 December 2024
590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

27 December 2024

Just weeks into our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign almost 600 big-hearted heroes have come forward so far - including leading Highland businesses.


‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

21 December 2024
‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

‘Really humbling’ - hockey club members band together for blood donation

21 December 2024

“I’ve always wanted to give blood, but life has had a habit of getting in the way.”


‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

19 December 2024
‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

19 December 2024

Christmas is nearly upon us and you may very well still be looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary.


‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

16 December 2024
‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

‘Terrifying’ Highland journey should be experienced by First Minister

16 December 2024

First Minister John Swinney has been invited to travel between Caithness and Inverness to see what patients experience travelling for healthcare.


Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

13 December 2024
Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

13 December 2024

One of the components of blood, plasma can be used for a range of treatments, including boosting the immune system of cancer sufferers.


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