Nicola McAlley

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News Reporter at STV News

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New £1.3m centre in Forres provides support for hundreds of military veterans

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

A new centre offering support to military veterans has officially opened in Forres. The £1.3m centre, developed by the charity Erskine, already boasts more than 300 members. Shaun Moat had served for eight years in the RAF when he was medically discharged for loss of hearing. He told STV News: “The centre has been a lifeline for me. I was in a very dark place before it opened and now I am here all the time and co-ordinate our newsletter.
Work begins on dualling A9 between Tomatin and Moy

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

As work begins on the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, the transport secretary has said plans to dual the busy road are “on track”. Delays and rising costs have repeatedly hit upgrades. Traffic restrictions on the latest section are expected to last up to three years. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scots dog becomes first to scale all of UK's highest peaks

4 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

A terrier from Moray has proved anything is paw-sible by becoming the first dog to scale all of Scotland’s summits and the highest peaks of the four home nations. And Betty has certainly earned a treat, as she’s helped raised thousands of pounds for charity. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Northern Scotland is Huntington's world hotspot, study finds

4 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

It’s a hereditary disorder that slowly damages the brain. Now, a new study has shown Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world. Scientists at Aberdeen University are urging anyone who may carry the gene to get tested. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Graeme Souness to swim Channel twice to raise money for rare skin condition

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

A friendship between a Highland teenager and a Scottish footballing legend is raising funds to help children with a devastating skin condition. Isla Grist from the Black Isle lives with what’s known as Butterfly Skin. The 16-year-old inspired Graeme Souness to swim the English Channel in 2023 – now he’s planning to do it again. The former Scotland footballer has put his passion into fundraising for charity DEBRA, which raises awareness of the agonising skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Iolaire: Plans to create 'world-class' visitor centre commemorating one of UK's worst peacetime maritime disasters in Stornoway

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

Plans to create a visitor centre on the Isle of Lewis to commemorate the UK’s worst peacetime maritime disaster since the sinking of the Titanic have taken a step forward. The multi-million-pound visitor centre would tell the story of the disaster of the Admiralty yacht ‘HMY Iolaire’ which claimed the lives of 201 of the 280 men on board when she foundered on rocks by the entrance to Stornoway harbour in the early hours of New Year’s Day of 1919.
Plans unveiled for Iolaire disaster visitor centre

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

It was the worst peacetime maritime disaster in Britain, since the sinking of the Titanic. More than 200 servicemen died in the sinking of the Iolarie in 1919, which was taking them home to Stornoway after the end of the First World War. Now, plans have been unveiled for a multi-million pounds visitor centre, to help to tell their story.
Edwyn Collins on the Highland village that has inspired his new music

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

The quiet village of Helmsdale in Sutherland plays a key role in a hit new album by Scots music legend Edwyn Collins. The ‘A Girl Like You’ star – who has a recording studio there – has just released his tenth solo work and is getting ready to tour later this year, two decades on from suffering major brain haemorrhages which almost cost him his life.
Moray pupils take part in hundred-strong walk to school

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

More than a hundred children turned out in Moray this morning to stage a mass walk to school as part of a plan to encourage active travel. Bishopmill Primary pupils were joined by their parents along a recently upgraded route. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Investigation continues after retail units destroyed by fire

2 months ago | news.stv.tv | Nicola McAlley

Investigations are continuing after a major fire destroyed a block of retail units in Inverness. Police are hunting a man who was seen fleeing the area wearing a balaclava. The owners of affected businesses say they’re devastated. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

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