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‘Huntington’s disease won’t stop me living me life!’

‘Huntington’s disease won’t stop me living me life!’

‘Huntington’s disease won’t stop me living me life!’

16 April 2025

A Moray man who set up a support group for Huntington’s disease patients after his own diagnosis, says it’s important to stay positive.


Why NHS Grampian ranks bottom in Scotland in five key areas

Why NHS Grampian ranks bottom in Scotland in five key areas

Why NHS Grampian ranks bottom in Scotland in five key areas

15 April 2025

New data shows that NHS Grampian has been ranked bottom in mainland Scotland for five key measures.


Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

Cash crisis at NHS Grampian ‘threatens’ whole country’s health budget

11 April 2025

A health board ordered to cut millions more from its budget could be forced into “hard choices” about how to cause the “least harm”.


Planned caesarean section births will return at hospital

Planned caesarean section births will return at hospital

Planned caesarean section births will return at hospital

10 April 2025

Planned caesarean births are set to take place at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin again.


What happens to blood donations?

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?


‘There’s no such thing as bad CPR’ - anyone can learn to be a lifesaver

‘There’s no such thing as bad CPR’ - anyone can learn to be a lifesaver

‘There’s no such thing as bad CPR’ - anyone can learn to be a lifesaver

04 April 2025

Reporter Alan Beresford has tackled the life-saving skill of CPR.


World’s whisky capital has fewest daily binge drinkers, figures reveal

World’s whisky capital has fewest daily binge drinkers, figures reveal

World’s whisky capital has fewest daily binge drinkers, figures reveal

03 April 2025

New analysis has revealed that a world-famous whisky region had the country’s fewest daily binge drinkers.


‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

03 April 2025

The Northern Scot editor, Megan Carr, has shared how a sudden thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life forever.


‘Great step forward’ as Dr Gray’s children’s ward fully reopens

‘Great step forward’ as Dr Gray’s children’s ward fully reopens

‘Great step forward’ as Dr Gray’s children’s ward fully reopens

31 March 2025

NHS Grampian has confirmed that the children’s ward at Dr Gray’s Hospital has reopened fully.


‘I didn’t realise I could even be this happy’

‘I didn’t realise I could even be this happy’

‘I didn’t realise I could even be this happy’

31 March 2025

On Trans Day of Visibility, a trans man has described the impact that having top surgery had on his life.


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

‘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.


Fitness instructor transforms vacant building into new gym

Fitness instructor transforms vacant building into new gym

Fitness instructor transforms vacant building into new gym

28 March 2025

Owner Katie Hughes previously welcomed her clients to her garage gym at Sueno’s Stone.


‘Never shy to help others during her short life’ - Tournament in memory of Moray teen

‘Never shy to help others during her short life’ - Tournament in memory of Moray teen

‘Never shy to help others during her short life’ - Tournament in memory of Moray teen

28 March 2025

The club meets every week at Forres Academy and Edinkillie Community Hall.


Cuts of £9.5 million agreed by Moray health bosses

Cuts of £9.5 million agreed by Moray health bosses

Cuts of £9.5 million agreed by Moray health bosses

27 March 2025

Health bosses have agreed upon a series of budget cuts to address a multi-million pound shortfall.


‘The care I received was above and beyond’ - mum who overcame cancer features in new Race for Life video

‘The care I received was above and beyond’ - mum who overcame cancer features in new Race for Life video

‘The care I received was above and beyond’ - mum who overcame cancer features in new Race for Life video

27 March 2025

A woman who overcame cancer is starring in a new video to launch Cancer Research UK’s ultimate Race for Life playlist.


Failure to agree terms with landlord sees Moray vaccination centre move to temporary location

Failure to agree terms with landlord sees Moray vaccination centre move to temporary location

Failure to agree terms with landlord sees Moray vaccination centre move to temporary location

26 March 2025

The vaccination centre will move next month.


‘It broke our hearts’ - How a Moray care worker experienced Covid lockdown

‘It broke our hearts’ - How a Moray care worker experienced Covid lockdown

‘It broke our hearts’ - How a Moray care worker experienced Covid lockdown

26 March 2025

A care worker has opened up about the dark days of lockdown on the fifth anniversary of the Covid pandemic.


Home bargains issue ‘urgent recall’ over Easter plushies

Home bargains issue ‘urgent recall’ over Easter plushies

Home bargains issue ‘urgent recall’ over Easter plushies

25 March 2025

Home Bargains have multiple stores across the Highlands and Moray in Inverness, Tain, Dingwall, Aviemore, Nairn and Elgin.


‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d greet’ - NHS staff mark five years since pandemic

‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d greet’ - NHS staff mark five years since pandemic

‘If you didn’t laugh, you’d greet’ - NHS staff mark five years since pandemic

24 March 2025

Health workers have marked a half-decade since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.


Moray health bosses warn ‘no easy choices left’ to address £12.2 million shortfall

Moray health bosses warn ‘no easy choices left’ to address £12.2 million shortfall

Moray health bosses warn ‘no easy choices left’ to address £12.2 million shortfall

24 March 2025

A range of “service redesigns” and savings proposals will be considered this week to achieve a balanced budget.


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