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

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

Scene set for Easter weekend Foulis Castle daffodil day

An eagerly anticipated Easter Ross daffodil day will bring a welcome seasonal boost to two much-loved local charities.

A9 to get new roundabout north of Tomatin

30mph speed limit will also be put in place on approaches

UPDATE: Police ‘inquiries continuing’ into potential new evidence in the hunt for the bodies of Andrew and Renee MacRae

Potential new evidence linked to the Renee and Andrew MacRae murder case is still being evaluated, police say.

Fire-hit retail units demolished as police inquiries continue

Demolition work has started on a row of shops destroyed in a massive blaze at an Inverness business park last month.

Open letter signed by community groups and trade unions calls for visitor levy to be used to tackle housing crisis

Groups and trade unions have joined forces to step up calls for a proposed tourist tax in the Highlands to be used to address the housing crisis.

Senior NHS Highland board post filled

NHS Highland has named its new Director of Public Health.

Best-selling author to host talk at Ullapool Bookshop

Ullapool Bookshop is set to host a talk from a best-selling author next month.

Manager determined Brora Rangers become Highland League champions on Saturday

One game away from winning the title.

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.

Timespan in Helmsdale to host talk by ‘Daughters of the North’ author

Author Jennifer Henderson has written an acclaimed biography about Mary, Queen of Scots, and Jean Gordon.

Volunteers needed for Carbisdale Forest trails maintenance work party

Volunteers should meet at Culrain Hall at 10am and bring work glvoes.

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Don’t miss the Lochinver craft and produce market or the afternoon tea dance at Doll Hall, Brora.

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

An “extreme” wildfire risk for Sutherland has been extended into the weekend.

Charity offers free heart screening for young people in East Sutherland

The screening has been funded in memory of Hamish Ross, a Golspie High School pupil from Rogart, whodied suddenly in July 2019.

New ‘Sanctuary’ complete at ecovillage after devastating 2021 arson attack

A replacement Sanctuary will open later this month.

Public meeting next week to discuss Dornoch Airfield

Highland Council operates Dornoch Airfield but is seeking to lease it out.

Whisky workers at Balblair Distillery, Edderton, strike in row over pay with parent company Inver House Distillers;

Whisky workers at an Easter Ross distillery were on the picket lines today [Thursday] after pay talks broke down.

Kildonan Hall’s Easter crafts party a resounding success

There were Easter pictures and cards to make and colour in, Easter bunnies and baskets to build, and lots of chocolate eggs to eat!

Teenager claims victory in Junior Tour Scotland competition at Dornoch

Excellent performance to claim victory at Tain and Royal Dornoch