Rescue after man becomes unwell while climbing Highland Munro
A man has been airlifted to hospital after taking unwell while climbing a Highland Munro.
Belford Hospital
A nice day for a white wedding… dress fundraising ball in Lochaber
Bridges turned out in huge numbers for a fundraising wedding ball in Lochaber at the weekend.
German killed in horror crash on A82 at Bridge of Orchy
A German national has died following a horror crash involving a minibus and a water tanker on the A82 Glasgow to Inverness road at Bridge of Orchy.
Inquiries ongoing following horror crash on A82 in which eight ended up in hospital
Police are continuing their inquiries into a horror crash which sent eight people in hospital, but have not disclosed the severity of injuries sustained.
Calls for helipad at new Belford hospital to help with transfer of patients
A call has been made for a helipad as part of plans for a proposed new hospital for Fort William.
Man, 28, dies following incident on Loch Lochy
A man died in a kayaking incident on a Highland loch.
If you can still fit into it, why not join the Wedding Dress Charity Ball?
A fundraising party with a difference is calling on brides, grooms, and other party-goers to help raise cash for an important piece of medical equipment.
Rescue teams diverted to assist women with broken leg on Staffa
Two rescue teams were earlier today diverted from an incident to assist a 61-year-old woman who had sustained a broken leg at Fingals Cave on Staffa.
Pictures show moment injured paraglider was rescued in Lochaber
This is the moment a helicopter arrived after a paraglider was injured in an accident in Lochaber.
Belford Hospital staff praised by SNP’s Ian Blackford
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has praised the “exceptional” staff and care at Fort William’s Belford Hospital and their treatment of very seriously ill patients.
Belford Hospital in Fort William records highest death rate in Scotland
Belford Hospital in Fort William has recorded the highest “crude” death rate of any hospital in Scotland, NHS figures revealed yesterday.
Man due to appear in court after road worker allegedly struck by van
A 49-year-old man is expected to appear in court today in connection with a collision involving a van and a road worker.
Four doctor posts worth around £100,000-a-year advertised for Fort William hospital
NHS Highland has advertised four top doctor posts - each worth around £100,000-a-year – for the Belford Hospital in Fort William.
Masterplan submitted for huge development in Fort William
A masterplan which will see a new hospital, up to 250 houses, a science academy, community and commercial buildings constructed at Fort William has been submitted.
Casualty cut from the wreckage of a two car crash at Corran Ferry
A casualty has been cut from the wreckage of a two car crash at the access road to the Corran Ferry just south of Fort William.
Fatalities at hospital in Fort William outstrip prediction
More people died at Belford Hospital in Fort William at the start of the year than health chiefs expected, new figures have revealed.
NHS Highland approves funding for much-needed Fort William hospital consultants
NHS Highland has approved funding for four desperately needed permanent consultant posts at Belford Hospital in Fort William.
New hospital site in Fort William sees bid for further development
Fort William’s multi-million pound new hospital will be joined by more than 200 residential, educational, commercial and community buildings, a new planning document reveals.
Norovirus warning: Don’t put patients at risk by visiting hospital
People are being asked to visit a West Highland hospital only if absolutely necessary because of the high prevalence of norovirus in the local community,
Witness appeal after man injured in car and motorbike collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a car and motorbike collision at the weekend.
Chrissie, aged 103, bouncing back after operation
At the ripe old age of 103, it must be getting difficult to achieve many “firsts”.
Police name motorcyclist killed in A82 crash
A West Lothian man has been named as the motorcyclist killed in a crash on the A82.
Councillors not ‘kept up to speed’ about new hospital plans
Lochaber councillors claim they have little evidence that a new £20million hospital will be built in the region.
Highland hospital ward reopens after flu outbreak
A ward at the Belford Hospital in Fort William which was closed following an outbreak of flu has now reopened.
Ward at Highland hospital closed to new admissions after flu diagnosis
A ward at Fort William's Belford Hospital has been closed to new admissions after a number of patients being diagnosed with flu.
Ian’s rallying call for volunteers in Lochaber
Ann Mack
Health chiefs planning £88.5million revamp of Raigmore Hospital
Health chiefs are drawing up secret plans for an £88.5million revamp of the biggest hospital in the north.
Talks to be held on plans for new hospital in Fort William
NHS Highland want talks over plans to replace the Belford Hospital in Fort William as a matter of "urgency".
Highland hospital gets glowing report – but concerns raised about tubs bought from Poundstretchers
One of the north's main hospitals has received a glowing report for cleanliness - apart from concern about plastic tubs bought at a discount store.
Mortality rate at Fort William hospital more than double national average
Rita Campbell
NHS Highland buildings are ranked second worst in Scotland – after Orkney
The condition of NHS Highland's buildings have been ranked as one of the worst in Scotland.
Highland hospital held up as national example for transplant work
A Highland hospital's way of dealing with a multiple organ retrieval procedure could become a blueprint for other remote teams across Scotland.