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‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

‘If that hadn’t been in the news, I think I would have been safer’

13 October 2024

A trans person in the Highlands believes headlines around a gold medalist at the Olympics contributed to them being assaulted.


‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

13 October 2024

Dopamine Dolls co-founder Ashley Hope shares her experience of getting an ADHD diagnosis during the condition’s awareness month.


Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024

A lifesaver has been honoured after a shinty match on a pitch at Castle Leod near Strathpeffer turned into a life and death drama.


WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

09 October 2024

A new BBC series, Inside Barlinnie, features archive footage of the prison’s execution chamber from a film one of our journalists made in the 1990s.


How Romanian dog rescue charity has changed my life

How Romanian dog rescue charity has changed my life

How Romanian dog rescue charity has changed my life

08 October 2024

Tain-based Jacqui, who works with Parklands Care Homes, has spoken out about her life-changing work with rescued dogs.


Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

07 October 2024

Something in my Eye has received its official launch after being premiered at this year’s Belladrum festival.


Maryburgh Men’s Shed named runner-up in national competition

Maryburgh Men’s Shed named runner-up in national competition

Maryburgh Men’s Shed named runner-up in national competition

06 October 2024

The movement has been credited with changing lives - and Maryburgh’s group has won special acknowledgement.


Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

06 October 2024

The pupil support assistant from Cromarty had to take years away from music due to ill health and family circumstances.


Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

05 October 2024

A Fortrose Academy pupil (12) has scooped a prestigious national award for her fundraising work for a charity close to her heart.


Dingwall Academy pupil’s record-breaking milestone demonstrates ‘recognising achievement in different ways’

Dingwall Academy pupil’s record-breaking milestone demonstrates ‘recognising achievement in different ways’

Dingwall Academy pupil’s record-breaking milestone demonstrates ‘recognising achievement in different ways’

01 October 2024

A Dingwall pupil has clocked up over 1000 hours of volunteering work — believed to be the highest hours achieved by a Highland youth volunteer.


Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

01 October 2024

‘To be standing here receiving this award beside Keith, who ultimately saved my life, is quite surreal.’


Easter Ross photographer helps camera club to historic first win in Highland competition

Easter Ross photographer helps camera club to historic first win in Highland competition

Easter Ross photographer helps camera club to historic first win in Highland competition

29 September 2024

It was a very proud moment for the club.


‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

‘I should be dead twice over, but organ donors saved my life’

27 September 2024

Jacqui’s life was saved twice by donors, including one occasion which turned out to be the best Christmas present anyone could ask for…


Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

Mystery Netflix thriller due to film in Inverness?

25 September 2024

Intrigued Highlanders may have the chance to appear on screen after it emerged that a mystery Netflix thriller will be filming in the Inverness area.


Les (78) shows age no barrier as he is on verge of becoming qualified personal trainer

Les (78) shows age no barrier as he is on verge of becoming qualified personal trainer

Les (78) shows age no barrier as he is on verge of becoming qualified personal trainer

24 September 2024

‘At 78, people say you are in God’s waiting room at the train station but I ain’t ready to jump on the train yet’


Singer hoping to re-launch music career through Ness Factor 2024

Singer hoping to re-launch music career through Ness Factor 2024

Singer hoping to re-launch music career through Ness Factor 2024

23 September 2024

The pupil support assistant is no stranger to entering, and winning, singing competitions in the Highland capital.


WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

15 September 2024

David Campbell received the video message just after he started the hike.


WATCH: ‘Heartbroken’ young Highland gymnasts race against time to keep beloved Easter Ross training facility

WATCH: ‘Heartbroken’ young Highland gymnasts race against time to keep beloved Easter Ross training facility

WATCH: ‘Heartbroken’ young Highland gymnasts race against time to keep beloved Easter Ross training facility

14 September 2024

The long-term future of premises featuring a purpose-built sprung floor is in doubt prompting a determined campaign to secure it for the club.


Watch: Raising a Paralympic gold medallist - parents of Highland paracyclist Fin Graham say ‘don’t focus on the disability’

Watch: Raising a Paralympic gold medallist - parents of Highland paracyclist Fin Graham say ‘don’t focus on the disability’

Watch: Raising a Paralympic gold medallist - parents of Highland paracyclist Fin Graham say ‘don’t focus on the disability’

11 September 2024

The cycling shirts on hangers on his wall in the family home and display of medals are testament to the achievements of paracyclist Fin Graham.


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