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

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.


UN committee hears of ‘policy of centralisation’ affecting Caithness mothers and babies

UN committee hears of ‘policy of centralisation’ affecting Caithness mothers and babies

UN committee hears of ‘policy of centralisation’ affecting Caithness mothers and babies

13 February 2025

Members of a UN committee have been told that mums-to-be from Caithness are being denied their rights through “a policy of centralisation”.


‘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

‘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.


Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

Tributes pour in after sudden death of Wick High School pupil

12 February 2025

Many tributes have been posted on Wick High School’s Facebook page after one of its pupils suddenly passed away yesterday.


Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

11 February 2025

Thurso’s Community Cafe is opening up effective communication channels for people struggling with mental health issues and addiction.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso celebration for Oksana after three years of eco initiative

10 February 2025

Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable as Oksana Iatsiuta said farewell after a three-year tenure with a special community initiative.


Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

10 February 2025

Long hours are nothing new to those working in the farming industry, but poor mental health is the “biggest hidden problem”, a new survey has found.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

09 February 2025

High Life Highland shared stories of how cardiac rehabilitation classes in Thurso helped many Caithness residents recover from heart conditions.


‘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

‘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 .


Working to improve forces and veterans health care

Working to improve forces and veterans health care

Working to improve forces and veterans health care

08 February 2025

The NHS Highland Armed Forces and Veterans Project aimed to develop NHS Highland as a more armed forces and veterans-aware provider and employer.


Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

06 February 2025

A special commemorative bench in Thurso has been brought back to good functional order thanks to dedicated volunteers from a local heritage group.


Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

06 February 2025

The public can discuss the case for fair maternity healthcare in Caithness at special human rights events in Wick and Thurso.


Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

Couple made patrons of Archie Foundation after raising hundreds of thousands

06 February 2025

A couple who have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Archie Foundation have been appointed as patrons of the charity.


Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

Gold award for breastfeeding support provided by Highland Council and NHS Highland

06 February 2025

The high level of support provided to breastfeeding mothers in the Highlands has been recognised with a gold award.


Ignoring human rights report ignores the needs of Caithness

Ignoring human rights report ignores the needs of Caithness

Ignoring human rights report ignores the needs of Caithness

05 February 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Dunbar Hospital staff sickness rate is highest in NHS Highland

Dunbar Hospital staff sickness rate is highest in NHS Highland

Dunbar Hospital staff sickness rate is highest in NHS Highland

05 February 2025

Freedom of information requests have shown that Dunbar Hospital in Thurso has the highest rate of staff sickness across the NHS Highland area.


CHAT case for ‘fair and equitable healthcare’ to be put to UN committee next week

CHAT case for ‘fair and equitable healthcare’ to be put to UN committee next week

CHAT case for ‘fair and equitable healthcare’ to be put to UN committee next week

05 February 2025

The case for “fair, equitable, adequate and accessible healthcare” for Caithness mothers and babies will be presented to a UN committee in Geneva.


Hybrid model could be way forward for vaccine delivery in the Highlands

Hybrid model could be way forward for vaccine delivery in the Highlands

Hybrid model could be way forward for vaccine delivery in the Highlands

04 February 2025

Vaccinations in the Highlands are set to partially return to be delivered from GP practices, it has been announced.


PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

04 February 2025

A colourful array of textiles wowed those attending an exhibition of works at Thurso Art Gallery in a collaborative show led by artist Laura O’Kane.


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