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Some of the varied events coming up over the weekend and into next week.

11-year-old Fluffy has lost 600 grams during a strict weight loss programme.

The event is the second most significant local fundraiser of the year for the volunteers who work to save lives at sea.

The 13th edition of an annual charity dance contest is set to make history.

Assessors hope the winning formula will be passed down and picked up by future generations.

'It does demonstrate that less-damaging options are possible, and this is a good starting point for discussion.'

Pupils told of their happiness at the school despite its poor condition which, in turn, has fuelled a long campaign for purpose-built facilities.

The boss said: 'What made all the difference was the remarkable people who stood by us, and who have made Parklands the success it is'.

Santa's Lochalsh stopover has become an eagerly anticipated event in the local calendar – and it's well before Christmas Day...

It takes up to four days to put up this Ross-shire display– but the joy it generates makes it all worthwhile for man behind it.

The head teacher of one of Ross-shire's largest schools is advising extreme caution due to "awful" roads and pavements.

There's a timeframe for the break-in which happened at the weekend.

An iconic Ross-shire river will be at the heart of a £1.2million restoration project aiming to revive its fortunes and that of its wildlife.

The collaboration of two historic Highland Gaelic choirs is bearing fruit and will be showcased at a number of events in the coming weeks and months.

Costumes donated down the years have helped add sparkle to a wide variety of productions by Dingwall Players.

Dr Roland Spencer-Jones, formerly a local GP, returned to give a talk entitled Map Making in the Scottish 18th century.

A Black Isle Christmas Singalong will help to raise funds for a lifesaving RNLI crew later this month.

The lights switch on has become a local tradition, attracting visitors during what is a traditionally quieter time of the year for the tourist trade.

Applications are being invited in particular from areas the firm operates, or has operated, in – including Fortrose, Muir of Ord, Tain and Ullapool.

132 boxes filled to the brim of essential long life foods and cash donations on top.