Police appeal for information after man sustains serious injuries in two-vehicle crash
A man sustained fatal injuries during the crash on the A9.
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Man arrested in connection with robbery of an Inverness pensioner
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with a robbery that left a pensioner injured.
New group formed in Caithness to represent mums-to-be
The problems caused by the downgrading of the baby unit in Wick have led to the formation of a new group to represent the interests of mums-to-be in the area.
Highland hospital treats more Moray mums than expected
The number of emergency births being transferred to Inverness after maternity cover in Moray was reduced is above expected levels, health bosses have revealed.
Death of 32-year-old man in Inverness treated as ‘unexplained’ by police
A 32-year-old man has died in Inverness under circumstances police have said are “unexplained”.
Poignant unfinished letter leads to award success for nurse
A heartfelt unfinished letter penned by young cystic fibrosis sufferer in the weeks prior to her death has led to her nurse being recognised with a national award.
Man flown to hospital after kayak capsizes in River Spey
A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter yesterday assisted in an incident south of Aviemore where two kayakers found themselves in difficulty.
Skye man thanks ambulance service after fearing he ‘was going to die’
A motorcyclist from Skye who suffered multiple injuries in a road crash has thanked the medics who came to his aid.
Iain Maciver: The best fish must swim three times – in water, in butter, and in wine
Maybe I eat too much fish. How many other people have herring for breakfast every day? No one else that I know, that’s for sure. It used to be a mackerel fillet but now I’m on the hard stuff.
Ambulance involved in two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Black Isle
An ambulance responding to a call was involved in a road traffic collision yesterday near to Munlochy on the Black Isle.
Raigmore helipad to get £600,000 upgrade through two charitable donations
The helipad at Raigmore Hospital is to get a major upgrade at a cost of just under £600,000, paid for through two charitable donations.
Far north maternity campaigners begin to lose patience
Far north maternity campaigners are gearing up for another show of force in their bid to prevent so many mums-to-be facing marathon trips to give birth in Inverness.
Raigmore Hospital nurse drove while almost three times legal alcohol limit
A Raigmore Hospital auxiliary nurse who was concerned about her mother drove when she was almost three times the legal alcohol limit.
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.
Blood donor in Moray hits out at being made to travel to Aberdeen or Dundee to donate
Blood donors in the north claim they have been told their donations are no longer needed after a service was pulled from the region.
Inverness dad wants to thank young ‘hero’ who helped his injured six-year-old daughter
An Inverness dad is searching for a young “hero” who reacted quickly to help his six-year-old daughter after she slipped and smashed her head off a metal railing.
Woman rescued from Sutherland caves where remains of only known wild polar bear in Britain were found
A woman was rescued from caves where the remains of the only known wild polar bear in Britain were found.
Police appeal after man injured in unprovoked attack in Inverness
Inverness Police have issued an appeal for information after a man was seriously assaulted in an unprovoked attack on Friday evening.
Campaign groups from Moray and Caithness team up to fight maternity unit cuts
Campaign groups fighting the controversial downgrading of maternity units in both Caithness and Moray have revealed they are to join forces to fight the “centralisation” of services.
Police attend to one-vehicle crash in Inverness
Police are currently on route to a one-vehicle crash in Inverness.
Parking bay boost for Raigmore Hospital at last as 200 new spaces are approved
Funding has been approved for the creation of 200 new parking spaces at the north’s flagship hospital.
Emergency services attend road traffic collision involving a van on the A939
Emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision involving a van yesterday morning.
Health chiefs under fire amid Raigmore Hospital security review row
Cash-strapped health chiefs have come under fire for spending almost £9,000 on a security review - but making no changes six months later.
Fall in stroke care performance at NHS Highland after ‘challenging’ year
NHS Highland has admitted it experienced a “challenging” year caring for stroke patients after a drop in performance against key targets.
MSP to travel 2,000 miles meeting constituents amid Raigmore carpark campaign
One Highlands and Islands MSP will travel over 2,000 miles as he undertakes a “summer surgery tour” to meet constituents and businesses.
Police appeal for information about fatal crash near Garve
Police have issued a further appeal for information about a fatal crash on the Tarvie to Garve road in the Highlands on Sunday June 24.
Teenager charged in connection with alleged assault at Tain Links
Ross-shire police have confirmed that a youth has been charged in connection with an alleged assault at Tain Links on Saturday.
Week of carnage on Highland roads after a wave of accidents
A week of carnage on Highland roads started last Sunday with a two vehicle crash on the Contin to Garve road involving a car and a van.
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with a van on Highland road
A cyclist has been taken to Raigmore hospital after colliding with a van in the Highlands this morning.
Report published on care of elderly at north’s flagship hospital
Health inspectors have published a mixed report on the standards of care for older people at the north’s flagship hospital.
Renewed calls for lay-back car safety seats for women from far north
Campaigners are making a renewed appeal to buy more lay-back car safety seats for far north women who give birth in Raigmore Hospital.
Inverness mum launches awards night celebrating ‘bravery’ of youngsters to mark daughter’s birthday
When Kelly MacRae’s daughter was born at just 32 weeks, weighing 3lb, she promised to mark the special day every year.