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News Editor Gregor White has been a journalist for more than 20 years now. Previously working for the Stirling Observer and then as a senior communications officer for Stirling Council, he joined Highland News and Media in 2016 as a senior reporter before moving to the newsdesk the following year where he works across a range of titles, primarily The inverness Courier, Ross-shire Journal, Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal.

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What happens to blood donations?

05 April 2025
What happens to blood donations?

What happens to blood donations?

05 April 2025

Have you ever wondered about what actually happens to the blood you give?


‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

29 March 2025
‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

‘Another of the recorded epics of the war’: Highland blood donation

29 March 2025

Today we take it for granted that giving blood is as easy as looking online and booking an appointment - and it pretty well is.


‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

18 March 2025
‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

18 March 2025

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.


‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

17 March 2025
‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

‘We just all need to do our bit’: Highland firm steps up for blood drive

17 March 2025

The blood transfusion service is actively seeking to welcome local companies as part of its corporate blood donation programme.


Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

15 March 2025
Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

Black Watch does its bit for blood donation drive

15 March 2025

In a highly successful mission, members and dependants of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion joined forces to give blood together last week.


3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

12 March 2025
3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

12 March 2025

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

07 March 2025
‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

‘So effortless’: former doctor gives 128th blood donation

07 March 2025

A former doctor was among those giving blood at a community donation session last week.


‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

02 March 2025
‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

‘Forever grateful’: BID team show their support for blood donation campaign

02 March 2025

Members of the Inverness BID team rolled up their sleeves to donate blood as part of our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

02 March 2025
Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

Blood, plasma, platelets - all donors are needed

02 March 2025

If you want to give blood that’s great - but did you know that there are different kinds of donation you can make?


Man named following fatal crash on A96 near Elgin

01 March 2025
Man named following fatal crash on A96 near Elgin

Man named following fatal crash on A96 near Elgin

01 March 2025

A 40-year-old man who died following fatal crash on the A96 near Elgin has been named as Gary Dewar.


Wildfire ‘very high’ risk warning issued for parts of the Highlands

01 March 2025
Wildfire ‘very high’ risk warning issued for parts of the Highlands

Wildfire ‘very high’ risk warning issued for parts of the Highlands

01 March 2025

People across large parts of the north of Scotland are being warned to be aware of the danger of wildfire over the coming days.


Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

23 February 2025
Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

23 February 2025

“If I had the chance to speak to the people who gave up half an hour of their time to help me, I’d love to thank them for saving my life.”


‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

16 February 2025
‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

16 February 2025

A mum who faced life-threatening complications after giving birth last year said the situation has brought home to her how important giving blood is.


Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

15 February 2025
Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

15 February 2025

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 2000 mark.


‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

09 February 2025
‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

09 February 2025

A member of the ambulance service says the things he deals with on a day to day basis made it impossible for him not to give blood .


‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

01 February 2025
‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

‘Blood…gave him more time’: aunt donates having seen benefits first hand

01 February 2025

Strathspey Thistle FC committee member Margaret Clark says blood donations helped her ill nephew live longer.


Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

30 January 2025
Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

Husband and wife ‘proud to help’ by giving blood

30 January 2025

“I think our parents would be really proud that we followed in their footsteps and carried on the family tradition of giving blood.”


Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

18 January 2025
Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’

18 January 2025

Most of the people you’ll see in a blood donation session are actually donor carers rather than nurses. But what does that mean? And what do they do?


Elgin blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in campaign so far

07 January 2025
Elgin blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in campaign so far

Elgin blood donation session planned as more than 1200 give in campaign so far

07 January 2025

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 1000 mark.


‘Giving what you can’: Inverness blood donor has made a lifetime of helping others

04 January 2025
‘Giving what you can’: Inverness blood donor has made a lifetime of helping others

‘Giving what you can’: Inverness blood donor has made a lifetime of helping others

04 January 2025

As a blood donor Neil Jack has helped up to 150 people thanks to 50 donations teach able to be split into three parts to be used where most needed.


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