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Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians, historians, artists and therapets.

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.

Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

The 50th anniversary triggered a torrent of memories from long-time users and one lucky lady won a half-century membership worth almost £16,000.

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.

Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

"Escalating" problems with sewage smells and the backing up of pipes in a Highland care home have been highlighted by inspectors.

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Aim is to extend existing footpath to provide ‘safe, direct and enjoyable’ walking, wheeling and cycling link between Invergordon and Alness.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

We’re launching a campaign to secure 5000 pints of donated blood across the Highlands and Moray - and we want you to join us.

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).

Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

A Black Isle care home is celebrating a strong endorsement following an unannounced three-day inspection.

75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

A lifesaving initiative that was pioneered in Inverness has helped 75,000 people experiencing mental health crisis across Scotland.

Parklands Care boss fears tax hike will cause ‘severe and lasting damage’ to homes

Parklands runs care homes in Fortrose, Tain and Muir of Ord and its boss has outlined grave concerns about national insurance contribution changes.

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

An Inverness woman shares how a routine smear test saved her life, helping doctors detect cervical cancer in her brave battle against the disease.

Who won Dingwall Leisure 50-year membership worth £16K?

A lucky competition entrant has won herself a 50-year Dingwall Leisure Centre membership - worth up to £16,000.

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

A Highland woman shares how a routine smear test saved her life, helping doctors detect cervical cancer in her brave battle against the disease.

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Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

Parklands Care Home’s Eilean Dubh on Black Isle gets glowing report

75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

75,000 people helped by mental health crisis project piloted in Inverness

Parklands Care boss fears tax hike will cause ‘severe and lasting damage’ to homes

Parklands Care boss fears tax hike will cause ‘severe and lasting damage’ to homes

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

Who won Dingwall Leisure 50-year membership worth £16K?

Who won Dingwall Leisure 50-year membership worth £16K?

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

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