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'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

20 June 2023
'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

20 June 2023

Labour has slammed the situation after it emerged 78 NHS Highland patients have seen their cancer treatment delayed by an oncologist shortage.


Cromarty Firth freeport to offer tax relief to businesses buying land and buildings under Scottish Government plans

17 June 2023
Cromarty Firth freeport to offer tax relief to businesses buying land and buildings under Scottish Government plans

Cromarty Firth freeport to offer tax relief to businesses buying land and buildings under Scottish Government plans

17 June 2023

If approved the legislation would come into force from October 1.


'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

16 June 2023
'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

'Scandalous' specialist shortage delays cancer treatment for dozens of NHS Highland patients

16 June 2023

Labour has slammed the situation after it emerged 78 NHS Highland patients have seen their cancer treatment delayed by an oncologist shortage.


Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

16 June 2023
Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

16 June 2023

Skye and the Small Isles have joined the River Ness catchment on amber 'moderate' alert while Loch Maree is still at red for 'significant scarcity'.


Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

15 June 2023
Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

15 June 2023

AN 11th hour crisis which had threatened to derail the Highland Cross has been averted after Highland Council helped to plug a transport shortage.


Highland businessman Roy Macgregor's Global Energy Group empire expands further

15 June 2023
Highland businessman Roy Macgregor's Global Energy Group empire expands further

Highland businessman Roy Macgregor's Global Energy Group empire expands further

15 June 2023

MacGregor's Global Energy Group empire has expanded after GEG Capital acquired IKM Consulting.


Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

15 June 2023
Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

15 June 2023

Organisers are desperately seeking alternative transport for more than 130 participants after a bus company pulled out just three days from the start.


Greggs keeps tight-lipped over possible new Highland bakeries

15 June 2023
Greggs keeps tight-lipped over possible new Highland bakeries

Greggs keeps tight-lipped over possible new Highland bakeries

15 June 2023

Greggs has not ruled out further outlets in the Highlands amid plans to open 150 new shops this year, and is actively targetting "tourist" areas.


'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

15 June 2023
'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

15 June 2023

Officers stopped and checked 110 vehicles, a "high volume" of which were motorhomes, caravans and hire cars, during a Highland awareness operation.


'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

11 June 2023
'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

'Suspend Sturgeon from SNP', demand Scottish Conservatives following arrest of former First Minister

11 June 2023

The Scottish Conservative chairman demanded First Minister Humza Yousaf take action.


Second yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for the Highlands by Met Office

11 June 2023
Second yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for the Highlands by Met Office

Second yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for the Highlands by Met Office

11 June 2023

TWO thunderstorm warnings have now been issued for the Highlands– after the Met Office announced a second alert.


Sutherland firefighters among Highland and Moray crews fighting wildfire south of Inverness

10 June 2023
Sutherland firefighters among Highland and Moray crews fighting wildfire south of Inverness

Sutherland firefighters among Highland and Moray crews fighting wildfire south of Inverness

10 June 2023

FIREFIGHTERS from Dornoch were among six crews from the Highlands and Moray tackling a wildfire near Daviot this afternoon.


Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

09 June 2023
Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

Thunderstorms and flash flooding risk spark yellow weather warning for the Highlands

09 June 2023

The Met Office warning comes into force on Sunday afternoon and covers large parts of the Highlands.


Sutherland on 'alert' as water scarcity warning raised

09 June 2023
Sutherland on 'alert' as water scarcity warning raised

Sutherland on 'alert' as water scarcity warning raised

09 June 2023

All of Sutherland is now on 'alert' over water scarcity following an extended dry spell, while parts of Ross-shire are at the highest warning level.


Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023
Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023

Eligible teens aged 16-19 who qualify are entitled to £30 per week during term time.


Scottish Water investigating water supply 'interruption' in north-west Sutherland

08 June 2023
Scottish Water investigating water supply 'interruption' in north-west Sutherland

Scottish Water investigating water supply 'interruption' in north-west Sutherland

08 June 2023

Its engineers were on their way to the Rhiconich area at the time of writing.


Three Peaks Challenge trio 'top of the world' after smashing goal to help Inverness mother with MS

08 June 2023
Three Peaks Challenge trio 'top of the world' after smashing goal to help Inverness mother with MS

Three Peaks Challenge trio 'top of the world' after smashing goal to help Inverness mother with MS

08 June 2023

A DELIGHTED Highland trio's epic 24-hour mountaineering challenge has raised vital cash to help an Inverness mum in her fight with multiple sclerosis.


Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

06 June 2023
Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

Highland business leader's delight after government u-turn over vital Developing Young Workforce funding

06 June 2023

A VITAL employment scheme which has helped thousands of young Highlanders into work but which had been under threat has been saved after a u-turn.


Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023
Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023

A CRACKDOWN on underage alcohol consumption is setting its sights on the adults who illegally buy the drinks for them.


Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

02 June 2023
Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

Drought fears rise in Highlands after water scarcity scale raised to second highest level

02 June 2023

Part of the region now sits at 'moderate scarcity', one below the highest level, with the rest of the Highlands either on 'alert' or 'early warning'.


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