Human Interest

The time people in Scotland spend in good health has fallen to a near 10-year low, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland (NRS).

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LibDem Caithness, Sutherland and Ross candidate David Green says ‘clearly not enough is being done’.

A Caithness vocalist is set to break new musical ground at this weekend's Belladrum Festival.

A network of mental health first aiders is to be established in the Caithness and Sutherland agricultural community, in response to a new initiative.

Police have appealed for dashcam footage as they seek to establish the circumstances of the tragic collision.

A Land’s End to John O’Groats runner dropped by Watten to be interviewed on the last leg of his mammoth run for the Homeless World Cup Foundation.

‘Mind blowing’ challenge raises more than £12,000 as experience is described as being of massive benefit to her physical and mental health.

At his home, Bruce Norval reflects on the past year since a report into the UK infected blood scandal found the NHS and government to be culpable.

A Wick teen given a 20 per cent chance of survival after her brain swelled to life-threatening size has shared her remarkable recovery journey

There has been little change to the numbers since 2014.

The deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, including killings at food distribution sites, has been condemned by a Highland doctor.

A group of concerned Wick residents voiced their fears over plans for whisky warehouses to be sited near their homes.

Meaning vascular surgery patients will take long journeys like women needing maternity and gynaecological care.

A former heroin and crack addict has turned his life around with a successful business selling luxury candles that are now stocked in Thurso.

A Caithness man has authored a new book on a clever ruse to fool German aircrews into bombing a decoy airfield at Sarclet.

Earlier this week, a man was sentenced to seven years in jail after being convicted of six offences — now one of his victims has shared her story.

Invernessian Duncan MacAulay explains what is it like to get a second chance at life after a heart transplant.

A SURVIVOR of childhood sexual abuse is set to embark on a 100-mile walk for the Highland charity that “saved his life”.

NHS Highland’s new director of public health has spoken about the importance of working together.