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Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated at Scotland’s reservoirs
Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated at Scotland’s reservoirs
11 June 2022
Visitors are being asked to respect Scotland’s reservoirs and behave responsibly around them during the summer holiday period.
Council leader Raymond Bremner rubbishes claims the leadership has forgotten rural areas
Council leader Raymond Bremner rubbishes claims the leadership has forgotten rural areas
10 June 2022
It comes after a row over appointing CHAT boss Councillor Ron Gunn to the NHS Highland Board
Avoid touching dead or dying birds, says government agency
Avoid touching dead or dying birds, says government agency
10 June 2022
After suspected avian flu discoveries in Caithness were highlighted this week, forest visitors are advised to avoid touching dead or dying birds.
Caithness General to help out with day surgery backlog at Raigmore
Caithness General to help out with day surgery backlog at Raigmore
10 June 2022
Patients waiting for surgery at Raigmore Hospital could be offered a procedure at Wick in a bid to reduce waiting times.
Caithness being 'forgotten, ignored and disempowered' over health care, campaigners tell Scottish Parliament
Caithness being 'forgotten, ignored and disempowered' over health care, campaigners tell Scottish Parliament
10 June 2022
MSPs hear about far north concerns
Grant says more health care courses in north would 'help meet the current staffing crisis in the area'
Grant says more health care courses in north would 'help meet the current staffing crisis in the area'
10 June 2022
MSP also highlights the maternity and mental health issues in Caithness
Suspected avian flu outbreak – carnage on Dunnet beach as over 100 dead seabirds counted
Suspected avian flu outbreak – carnage on Dunnet beach as over 100 dead seabirds counted
09 June 2022
A walk at Dunnet beach to clear environmental waste this week took on a more sinister aspect as over 100 dead seabirds were counted along its length.
'Get on your bike for health, wealth and mental wellbeing'
'Get on your bike for health, wealth and mental wellbeing'
09 June 2022
Highlanders out of the habit are being urged to reignite childhood love affairs with the pedal bike for many good reasons.
NHS Highland to run Covid vaccination sessions in Lybster, Wick and Thurso
NHS Highland to run Covid vaccination sessions in Lybster, Wick and Thurso
08 June 2022
NHS Highland has arranged Covid vaccination sessions this month in Lybster Community Hall, Wick Assembly Rooms and Thurso's Royal British Legion.
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Getting pumped on easier trails, despite heart worries
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Getting pumped on easier trails, despite heart worries
08 June 2022
A visit to the Lake District for a tamer outing on some of the most spectacular mountain bike trails in the country
Grant gets debate in Scottish Parliament on NHS recruitment and retention
Grant gets debate in Scottish Parliament on NHS recruitment and retention
07 June 2022
Far north MSP says Scottish Government should do more to help recruit healthcare staff
NHS Highland faces £42m shortfall
NHS Highland faces £42m shortfall
30 May 2022
NHS Highland has projected a financial black hole of more than £42 million despite its budget increasing by almost £100 million since 2019.
Caithness General Hospital's Bignold ward reopens
Caithness General Hospital's Bignold ward reopens
30 May 2022
Caithness General Hospital's Bignold ward has reopened, almost three weeks ward after being closed to new admissions because of a norovirus outbreak.
Travel costs causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day', says Jamie Stone
Travel costs causing rural nurses and carers to 'call it a day', says Jamie Stone
26 May 2022
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that nurses and carers in rural areas are being left out of pocket over travel costs.
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.
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