Staffing shortage almost closed Caithness maternity unit

Staffing problems came close to temporarily suspending Wick’s maternity unit at the start of last month. NHS Highland yesterday acknowledged that it almost had to transfer all far north mothers-to-be to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, reports the Press and Journal

Highlands looks to become marine energy leader

Major marine energy conference is underway in Inverness as Highlands and Islands looks to cement itself as the region trailblazing the industry, reports STV here