Health

The national roll-out of life-saving Naloxone to Police Scotland’s operational officers, trialled in Caithness, has been officially completed.

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign about overdose.

A series of events aimed at supporting local carers will be held in various Highland locations from the end of September.

With growing demands on public services, we need to work together with communities and change the way some services are delivered, says NHS boss.

Hundreds of flag-waving children lined an Inverness road to herald the grand opening of a pioneering centre for young people with complex needs.

Visitors to the Rosebank and Bignold wards at Caithness General Hospital have been restricted due to Covid within the hospital.

A pioneering centre for young people with complex needs in the Highlands will be formally opened today.

A campaigner from Thurso criticised the UK government for its slow progress on disability rights.

Stagecoach employees in Caithness have discounted access to all High Life Highland leisure facilities, thanks to a new corporate deal.

A North Tory MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure the Highlands receive adequate drug support and rehab facilities.

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Pentland Firth Yacht Club has an ongoing funding appeal, for the installation of a defibrillator in its corner of Scrabster.

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.

A 17-year-old reporter attempted to buy vapes underage from stores in Inverness city centre. This is her story of what happened

Organisers of an event that aims to get youngsters in the far north active are hoping for a party atmosphere for their first anniversary on Sunday.

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.

Complaints from Caithness residents, some elderly and disabled, about Stagecoach buses not showing up at stops have been tackled by the company.

A HIGHLAND conservative MSP has announced the launch of a summit to focus on the provision of healthcare in the region next month.

MIDWIFERY services in the Highlands could be set for a boost in staff numbers thanks to a link up between a university and the local health board.