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NHS Highland to run Covid vaccination sessions in Thurso
NHS Highland to run Covid vaccination sessions in Thurso
25 May 2022
NHS Highland has announced details of Covid vaccination sessions taking place at the Royal British Legion club in Thurso on May 31 and June 7.
Trial halted due to suspected case of monkeypox
Trial halted due to suspected case of monkeypox
25 May 2022
A trial in Inverness has been halted because a key witness was absent due to a suspected case of monkeypox, it has been confirmed.
Talking shop for men celebrates with art exhibition at Lyth
Talking shop for men celebrates with art exhibition at Lyth
25 May 2022
A group session for men hosted by Lyth Arts Centre and its Artist in Residence showed how a collaborative arts project can help mental health issues.
WATCH: The Magnificent Seven ride into Wick on their JOGLE world record bid
WATCH: The Magnificent Seven ride into Wick on their JOGLE world record bid
24 May 2022
It's not every day you see a weird contraption like the seven-seater conference bike that appeared in Wick but on charity treks everything is possible
Spectrum cycle team hit John O'Groats to raise autism awareness
Spectrum cycle team hit John O'Groats to raise autism awareness
23 May 2022
Four members of from an autism specific care provider made it to the end of the road on Thursday after 1000 miles of intense cycling across the UK.
NHS Highland to reopen Thurso minor injuries unit next month
NHS Highland to reopen Thurso minor injuries unit next month
20 May 2022
The minor injuries unit at Thurso's Dunbar Hospital is to reopen on June 6, between 8am and 5pm, NHS Highland has announced.
'Join in More' for free men's group meets at Lyth on Sunday
'Join in More' for free men's group meets at Lyth on Sunday
20 May 2022
A special group for men is hosted by Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) on Sunday at 3pm with free entry and no need to book.
Major Jen to Ground Control – 'I made it to John O'Groats with no punctures'
Major Jen to Ground Control – 'I made it to John O'Groats with no punctures'
19 May 2022
A serving army officer completed a Land's End to John O’ Groats solo cycle ride yesterday and the paper was there to welcome her to Caithness.
WATCH: Two friends benefit three charities after completing 945-mile Lejog ride
WATCH: Two friends benefit three charities after completing 945-mile Lejog ride
16 May 2022
Two friends endured wind, rain, hail and sunshine as they cycled routes of more than 40,000 feet of elevation for a Land's End to John O'Groats bid.
Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants
Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants
14 May 2022
The Action Earth campaign has launched to support communities to get back to outdoor environmental volunteering.
'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination
'Still plenty of clinic places left' for Covid spring booster vaccination
13 May 2022
NHS Highland's director of public health is urging as many people as possible to come forward for their Covid spring booster jab when invited.
WATCH: Progress on construction of pioneering £4.1m Haven Centre
WATCH: Progress on construction of pioneering £4.1m Haven Centre
13 May 2022
A new video shows progress on the construction of Scotland’s first multi-purpose centre for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Survey shows level of care is above average at most Caithness medical practices
Survey shows level of care is above average at most Caithness medical practices
12 May 2022
Most GP practices in Caithness have been rated above the national average in a survey that invited patients to state how satisfied they were.
Stone calls for healthcare staff to be 'fairly reimbursed' for work mileage
Stone calls for healthcare staff to be 'fairly reimbursed' for work mileage
12 May 2022
MP wants better deal for employees who travel around the Highlands
Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error
Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error
12 May 2022
NHS chiefs in the Highlands are at the centre of a second data breach probe in less than two months involving the same patient.
Coming to Lyth Arts Centre – a futuristic sensory extravaganza for people with learning disabilities
Coming to Lyth Arts Centre – a futuristic sensory extravaganza for people with learning disabilities
11 May 2022
Lyth Arts Centre will host theatre production 2065, created for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
Caithness General Hospital's Bignold ward closed to new admissions after norovirus outbreak
Caithness General Hospital's Bignold ward closed to new admissions after norovirus outbreak
10 May 2022
A norovirus outbreak has led to Caithness General Hospital's Bignold ward being closed to new admissions, NHS Highland announced today.
Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever
Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever
10 May 2022
A substantial number of Kinder confectionery products linked to food poisoning incidents have still been found available for sale in Scottish shops.
Scottish cycling legend aims to be the fastest woman to cycle the NC500 this weekend
Scottish cycling legend aims to be the fastest woman to cycle the NC500 this weekend
10 May 2022
A Guinness World Record holding cyclist is gearing up to attempt a new record that will see her become the fastest woman to cycle the NC500.
Keep the Heid and Read this Wednesday
Keep the Heid and Read this Wednesday
09 May 2022
Readers young and old are being challenged to spend six minutes reading on Wednesday (May 11).