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Maryburgh Gala names its queen in countdown to big day

29 May 2025
Maryburgh Gala names its queen in countdown to big day

Maryburgh Gala names its queen in countdown to big day

29 May 2025

Maryburgh is gearing up for a great gala outing, with the naming of the 2025 Gala Queen heralding the start of the countdown to the celebratory week


Enjoy a whale of a time at Dingwall event

27 May 2025
Enjoy a whale of a time at Dingwall event

Enjoy a whale of a time at Dingwall event

27 May 2025

A fun event in Dingwall is promising wildlife lovers the chance to really get into one of the world’s most fascinating creatures - literally.


Funding boost for Dingwall’s 800th anniversary

26 May 2025
Funding boost for Dingwall’s 800th anniversary

Funding boost for Dingwall’s 800th anniversary

26 May 2025

Events to mark the 800th anniversary of Dingwall’s status as a Royal Burgh have been boosted following approval of £51k in community funds.


‘I understand the challenges’ - SNP candidate sets out by election stall

25 May 2025
‘I understand the challenges’ - SNP candidate sets out by election stall

‘I understand the challenges’ - SNP candidate sets out by election stall

25 May 2025

It is a case of giving it another go for the SNP candidate in the upcoming Cromarty Firth by election.


Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

25 May 2025
Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

25 May 2025

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.


‘We need people prepared to fight’ - Cromarty Firth by-election candidate sets out her stall

25 May 2025
‘We need people prepared to fight’ - Cromarty Firth by-election candidate sets out her stall

‘We need people prepared to fight’ - Cromarty Firth by-election candidate sets out her stall

25 May 2025

The Scottish Greens candidate for the upcoming Cromarty Firth council by-election has spoken out against plans for new housing in Invergordon.


Alness Lodge boost supports academy hairdressing class

24 May 2025
Alness Lodge boost supports academy hairdressing class

Alness Lodge boost supports academy hairdressing class

24 May 2025

Freemasons have made a donation to help boost skills training at Alness Academy.


£50k mark passed in race to save Alness Heritage Centre - but more work to do

23 May 2025
£50k mark passed in race to save Alness Heritage Centre - but more work to do

£50k mark passed in race to save Alness Heritage Centre - but more work to do

23 May 2025

Efforts to save an important community hub have reached an important milestone as fundraisers continue in a race to secure funds for vital repairs.


Dingwall butcher with links to Scottish regional title

21 May 2025
Dingwall butcher with links to Scottish regional title

Dingwall butcher with links to Scottish regional title

21 May 2025

Fraser Brothers Family Butchers in Dingwall has been crowned regional champion in the Scottish Pork Sausage Championships 2025.


Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

19 May 2025
Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

19 May 2025

An array of crafting talent was on show at the Findon Hall in Culbokie, when it played host to the 2025 Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI Handcrafts Show.


5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

25 April 2025
5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

25 April 2025

Last November we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to bring in 5000 blood donations across the Highlands and Moray by Easter.


‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

24 April 2025
‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

24 April 2025

A team of staff from a firm with branches throughout the Highlands has become the latest to organise a corporate blood donation.


Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

20 April 2025
Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

20 April 2025

Having reported on others’ blood donations for several months, staff from Highland News and Media rolled up their sleeves for the cause themselves.


‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

19 April 2025
‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

‘I wouldn’t be alive’: mum backs life-saving blood donor campaign

19 April 2025

A mum who almost died after giving birth has added her voice to calls for more people to donate blood.


‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

18 April 2025
‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

‘He gave us so much’: Brave mother supports blood drive in memory of baby boy

18 April 2025

An Inverness mother who suffered an unimaginable loss wants to see good come out of tragedy by encouraging everyone to help those in need.


Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

16 April 2025
Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

16 April 2025

A Sutherland councillor has been suspended for two months for behaving “disrespectfully” towards the chairman and committee of a community group.


‘Why wouldn’t you give blood if you are able to?’

12 April 2025
‘Why wouldn’t you give blood if you are able to?’

‘Why wouldn’t you give blood if you are able to?’

12 April 2025

Inverness Shinty Club’s own team mascot dropped in to the Inverness Donor Centre to show support for our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


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?


‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

04 April 2025
‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

‘The system is broken’: Highland care boss backs call for emergency summit

04 April 2025

A call for an emergency summit on social care in the Highlands has been backed by one of the region’s biggest independent care providers.


‘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.


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