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NHS 24 is encouraging people to prioritise their mental health this festive season. See what help is available here.

The council reminds householders and businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible over the festive period to prevent unnecessary waste.

Police Scotland is hosting an online information event aimed at people who would like a career as a police officer and wish to work in the Highlands

Pupils from P1 to S6 who are receipt of free school meals based on low income have received a one-off wellbeing payment of £25.

The Hospitality Business Support Top-Up Grant Scheme will provide a one-off payment for businesses in the hospitality sector who have lost bookings.

Drivers in the Highlands and the rest of Scotland are being reminded to make sure their vehicles are winter ready.

FREE INFO: Highland Council advises its Caithness service users and customers of its opening hours and service arrangements over the festive period.

Previously planned works on the A836 between Lairg and Altnaharra have now been suspended until January 5.

Large-scale gatherings will be banned to help cut the transmission of Omicron, the First Minister announced on Tuesday.

Caithness consumers have been offered advice on how to avoid Christmas food waste as families prepare for the festive celebrations.

Highland Council urges young people and families to be ready for the young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s next year.

NHS Highland’s clinical emergency pathways have been under significant pressure across primary and secondary care.

Police are warning that there may be longer waiting times for 101 calls due to the rise in coronavirus cases linked to the Omicron variant.

A series of videos from the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership hope to help those in need.

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Proposals to provide almost £3m to help households in fuel poverty in Caithness this winter were approved by council members on Friday.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of high winds across the far north coastline on Sunday and into Monday.

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Shoppers across the region are being urged to choose local this Christmas and celebrate the very best that the region has to offer.

Forestry and Land Scotland says the danger of deer-related accidents is predicted to rise due to the record number of wild deer in the country.