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Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

13 December 2024

One of the components of blood, plasma can be used for a range of treatments, including boosting the immune system of cancer sufferers.


Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Highland connection

Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Highland connection

Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Highland connection

12 December 2024

Stop motion animation legends Wallace & Gromit’s latest on-screen antics will have an Inverness connection - thanks to Highland composer Lorne Balfe.


Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

07 December 2024

A mum will be forever grateful to the blood donors who helped ensure supplies were there when her four-year-old daughter badly needed them.


'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

06 December 2024

The hospice said it “simply could not run” without the wonderful army of volunteers who help make it such a force for good in the Highlands.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

06 December 2024

Launched last week our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign aims to secure 5000 donations of blood in the Highlands and Moray.


Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

05 December 2024

A nurse has spoken of her drive to give blood, driven both by personal and professional experience.


MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

29 November 2024

MFR legend Tich McCooey signed off today as most locally produced programming at the radio station comes to an end.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

29 November 2024

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

29 November 2024

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.


Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

28 November 2024

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

28 November 2024

We’re launching a campaign to secure 5000 pints of donated blood across the Highlands and Moray - and we want you to join us.


Hollywood star helps launch Easter Ross community cinema

Hollywood star helps launch Easter Ross community cinema

Hollywood star helps launch Easter Ross community cinema

28 November 2024

The star is no stranger to the area and has been filming a popular show nearby.


Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

26 November 2024

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.


Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

25 November 2024

Modest driver from Easter Ross says he’s simply doing the job he loves.


‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024

His engaging wit and infectious giggle endeared him to everyone, but it was his talent as a scribe which was most impressive..


‘If I get a bit overwhelmed, or if I need grounding, I look at my reflection and see me’

‘If I get a bit overwhelmed, or if I need grounding, I look at my reflection and see me’

‘If I get a bit overwhelmed, or if I need grounding, I look at my reflection and see me’

20 November 2024

A trans person in the Highland has opened up about the impact that embracing his identity and transitioning has had on his life.


PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year


£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.


More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

14 November 2024

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.


Community holds retirement ceilidh to mark Rogart ‘legend’ Sandy Mackenzie’s 60+ years running village shop and post office

Community holds retirement ceilidh to mark Rogart ‘legend’ Sandy Mackenzie’s 60+ years running village shop and post office

Community holds retirement ceilidh to mark Rogart ‘legend’ Sandy Mackenzie’s 60+ years running village shop and post office

10 November 2024

Sandy Mackenzie was presented with a quaich, wallet of notes and bottle of whisky.


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