Major upgrade works complete allowing for take off at Raigmore Hospital
A £600,000 upgrade of Raigmore Hospital's helipad has been completed.
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Woman, 86, dies days after car crash in Highlands
A pensioner has died in hospital days after being involved on a car crash in the Highlands.
One seriously injured following serious road traffic collision on A835 near Conon Bridge
An elderly woman was seriously injured in a road accident in Ross-shire yesterday.
Police launch inquiry following suspicious activity at Inverness hospital
Police in Inverness are appealing for information following reports of a man seen to be acting suspiciously in the grounds of Raigmore Hospital.
NHS Highland launch ‘go green’ initiative
NHS staff in the north are being encouraged to use public transport to help them stay active and save money.
One person taken to hospital after house fire in the Highlands
One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Alness.
Injured baby and toddler both ‘failed’ by protection professionals
Child protection chiefs in the Highlands have been accused of acting with “irresponsibility” when they “failed” a baby and a toddler who both suffered violent head injuries.
Highland mum hopes photo book project will provide inspiration to other parents
A mum whose baby was born three months premature - and endured seven weeks in hospital - is hoping to provide inspiration to other parents put through a similar “terrifying” situation.
Two fisherman rescued after trawler capsized
Two men were airlifted to hospital last night after their boat capsized on the west coast.
Daring rescue in Cairngorms sees winchman lowered nearly 300ft to aid stricken casualty
A climber with a suspected broken ankle was plucked to safety in the Cairngorms after rescuers used a 296ft winch line to reach him.
Raigmore Hospital’s post-acute ward reaping the benefits
A newly-opened ward in Raigmore Hospital has been found to increase patient flow.
Raigmore Hospital among Scotland’s lowest spenders on cleaning
Raigmore in Inverness was among Scotland’s lowest spending hospitals when it came to cleaning last year, it has emerged.
New proprietor of Inverness restaurant in heartfelt promise
The new owner of an Inverness restaurant has pledged to donate over half of his takings on his opening night to aid cancer sufferers, in memory of the eaterie's former owner.
Campaigners reissue calls for safety measures to be introduced on A9 at Tain
Campaigners have re-issued calls for safety measures to be put in place near Tain at two junctions of the A9 notorious for accidents, after feeling their previous pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
Tributes pour in for popular bus driver killed in Highland crash
A bus driver killed in a crash has been described as a popular man with such a warm nature he was known as "Smiler".
NHS Highland porters carry out duties as normal as union chiefs argue case for change
NHS Highland porters yesterday carried out their duties as normal after threatening to down tools due to ongoing health and safety concerns, as four staff are said to have sustained needle wound injuries when handling clinical waste.
Union chiefs fear for safety of NHS Highland porters as ‘staff suffer needle wounds’
Union chiefs last night voiced fears for the health and safety of NHS Highland porters over the handling of clinical waste - and are threatening to call for strike action after claims workers suffered needle wounds.
Raigmore chapel entrance to close to members of the public
Bosses at Raigmore Hospital have warned members of the public that the chapel entrance door at the Inverness hospital will be closed from January 21.
Raigmore Hospital Ward closes due to norovirus outbreak
A medical ward at Raigmore Hospital has closed its door to new admissions and visitors following the outbreak of norovirus.
Raigmore Hospital ward closes due to norovirus outbreak
A medical ward at Raigmore Hospital has closed its door to new admissions and visitors following the outbreak of norovirus.
NHS buildings under attack from pests including bats, seagulls and mice
"Ageing" NHS buildings in the Highlands are being plagued by hundreds of pest control incidents - including bats flying through hospitals and seagulls diving at new mums with babies.
Kidney dialysis patients face gruelling trips to Inverness three times a week
Seriously ill patients from the west Highlands and islands are enduring gruelling three-times-a-week trips of hundreds of miles for life-saving kidney dialysis – sparking calls for treatment to be made available locally.
Campaign launched to cut TV fees in Raigmore Hospital
A campaign has been launched to end “extortionate and prohibitive” charges to watch television in Inverness' Raigmore hospital.
Stagecoach defends new batch of buses on daily route between Caithness and Inverness
Stagecoach has defended the new batch of buses it has introduced on its daily X99 service between Caithness and Inverness.
Magic carpet brings relief to sick kids in hospital
An Inverness mum has spoken of her delight at being able to provide relief to sick kids at Raigmore Hospital’s Children’s Ward through the donation of an £8,000 magic carpet.
Police appeal for information after man sustains serious injuries in two-vehicle crash
A man sustained fatal injuries during the crash on the A9.
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.