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Iona M.J. MacDonald


Trainee Community Reporter

Iona MacDonald is a trainee community reporter. She joined Highland News and Media in 2022. Iona is part of the Community News Project funded by Meta and receiving NCTJ training through Glasgow Clyde College.

Iona M.J. MacDonald

Muir of Ord playgroup for tots at care home is ‘a big hit with everyone’

18 May 2024
Muir of Ord playgroup for tots at care home is ‘a big hit with everyone’

Muir of Ord playgroup for tots at care home is ‘a big hit with everyone’

18 May 2024

A Ross-shire care home’s new parent and toddler playgroup group has proven to be “a big hit with everyone”.


Evanton road awarded £191,000 for upgrading works to improve timber transport

18 May 2024
Evanton road awarded £191,000 for upgrading works to improve timber transport

Evanton road awarded £191,000 for upgrading works to improve timber transport

18 May 2024

Scottish Forestry has awarded £341,000 in funding to two Highland projects which aim to improve timber transport in the region.


Achiltibuie pine marten secures swish new pad after infiltrating Scottish Water building

18 May 2024
Achiltibuie pine marten secures swish new pad after infiltrating Scottish Water building

Achiltibuie pine marten secures swish new pad after infiltrating Scottish Water building

18 May 2024

An Achiltibuie pine marten has secured himself a swish new pad, after taking a shine to a Scottish Water operational buildings in Coigach.


Alness’ ‘heroic’ modests bus driver praised for helping mum facing an emergency

18 May 2024
Alness’ ‘heroic’ modests bus driver praised for helping mum facing an emergency

Alness’ ‘heroic’ modests bus driver praised for helping mum facing an emergency

18 May 2024

An heroic bus driver who stepped in to help a young Easter Ross mum has been praised for his efforts.


Cromarty Youth Café thrilled for “summer of fun and gaining valuable skills” after £20,000 award

17 May 2024
Cromarty Youth Café thrilled for “summer of fun and gaining valuable skills” after £20,000 award

Cromarty Youth Café thrilled for “summer of fun and gaining valuable skills” after £20,000 award

17 May 2024

A Black Isle youth group is “absolutely delighted” to have received £20,000 from the National Lottery Awards, with plans set for a “summer of fun”.


St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

17 May 2024
St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

17 May 2024

A St Clement’s fundraiser has been boosted after two extremely receiving generous donations, and plans forged for a Dingwall fun run in June.


Police still seeking info over report of man in SUV approaching girl (10) in Muir of Ord

17 May 2024
Police still seeking info over report of man in SUV approaching girl (10) in Muir of Ord

Police still seeking info over report of man in SUV approaching girl (10) in Muir of Ord

17 May 2024

Police are still appealing for information after a girl (10) was reportedly approached by a man in an SUV vehicle in Muir of Ord.


Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

17 May 2024
Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

17 May 2024

After seeing multiple temporary measures put in place, the long-term solution comes as a welcome relief for local residents and businesses.


Police appeal after girl (10) approached by man in SUV in Muir of Ord

16 May 2024
Police appeal after girl (10) approached by man in SUV in Muir of Ord

Police appeal after girl (10) approached by man in SUV in Muir of Ord

16 May 2024

Police are appealing for information after a girl (10) was approached by a man in an SUV vehicle in Muir of Ord.


A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

16 May 2024
A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

16 May 2024

MSP Rhoda Grant stated that the A9 road “north of Inverness must not be forgotten”, as she calls for more safety work to be carried out.


Tain woman (103) reveals secret to long and happy life

15 May 2024
Tain woman (103) reveals secret to long and happy life

Tain woman (103) reveals secret to long and happy life

15 May 2024

Tain woman has shared her secret to a long and happy life, as she celebrates her 103rd birthday with a cherished tradition.


Much-loved midwife to be commemorated in Alness to Invergordon memory walk

15 May 2024
Much-loved midwife to be commemorated in Alness to Invergordon memory walk

Much-loved midwife to be commemorated in Alness to Invergordon memory walk

15 May 2024

Caroline Kennedy was a community midwife with NHS Highland who delivered hundreds of babies during her career, and sadly passed away in May 2014.


Six Highland hill-walkers rescued by Mountain Rescue after 11pm callout

15 May 2024
Six Highland hill-walkers rescued by Mountain Rescue after 11pm callout

Six Highland hill-walkers rescued by Mountain Rescue after 11pm callout

15 May 2024

Six Highland hill-walkers have been rescued by Kintail Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) after an 11pm callout to the vital service.


Renowned Danish potter (80) to feature in new Ullapool exhbition

15 May 2024
Renowned Danish potter (80) to feature in new Ullapool exhbition

Renowned Danish potter (80) to feature in new Ullapool exhbition

15 May 2024

An Talla Solais art gallery will be hosting 80-year-old renowned artist Lotte Glob’s work from May 25 to July 28.


Rogie Falls walker rescued by SAS and Dundonnell MRT

14 May 2024
Rogie Falls walker rescued by SAS and Dundonnell MRT

Rogie Falls walker rescued by SAS and Dundonnell MRT

14 May 2024

A casualty slipped at the popular walk with views of impressive waterfalls across the Black Water River.


Why Highland boy (5) with extremely rare disease is searching for a Ross County kit

14 May 2024
Why Highland boy (5) with extremely rare disease is searching for a Ross County kit

Why Highland boy (5) with extremely rare disease is searching for a Ross County kit

14 May 2024

A Highland boy (5) with an extremely rare genetic disease is searching for a Ross County FC kit in time for his “best day ever” as club mascot.


Dingwall ceremony welcomes three new official British citizens across Ross-shire

14 May 2024
Dingwall ceremony welcomes three new official British citizens across Ross-shire

Dingwall ceremony welcomes three new official British citizens across Ross-shire

14 May 2024

Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty Joanie Whiteford was “delighted” to welcome three new British Citizens on behalf of the king.


Alness woman’s search for Stagecoach X25 driver who saved her in vital emergency

14 May 2024
Alness woman’s search for Stagecoach X25 driver who saved her in vital emergency

Alness woman’s search for Stagecoach X25 driver who saved her in vital emergency

14 May 2024

An Alness mother has shared her heartfelt thanks to a heroic Stagecoach driver who offered her help in an emergency.


Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

14 May 2024
Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

14 May 2024

Ullapool’s new festival for boat enthusiasts proved to be a hit, with rumours of a Lugger Fest 26 already in the pipelines.


Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

13 May 2024
Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

13 May 2024

The Northern lights have been captured in a new breath-taking photo in the West Highlands, shared by one of our readers.


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