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Good causes in Sutherland benefit from 2024 Pinky Col memorial golf contest funds

The Pinky Col Invitational is a fun event where participants dress in pink and compete for a variety of prizes.

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

An environmentally conscious family of four have removed a staggering 15 tonnes of rubbish from beaches in the north west Highlands.

PICTURES: Bettyhill community celebrates festive season at third Firefest

The Christmas tree lights were switched on at the event by long-time Bettyhill resident and former teacher Mary Wood.

Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

Inverness held the most prestigious night in Scotland’s traditional music calendar on November 30.

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

A Thurso Highland councillor has spoken of his frustration at being repeatedly rebuffed in his bid to discover information about two care facilities.

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.

Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

How to manage kids’ expectations and find affordable ways to have fun as the festive season draws nearer.

Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

IMPACT30 was launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in 2018 to help nurture and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Three East Sutherland development trusts join forces to create community digital radio station

Community digital radio stations cover a small area and are run by volunteers on a not-for-profit basis.

MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

A Highlands and Islands MSP has contacted Scottish Ministers again calling for a freeze on any more closures of VisitScotland’s iCentres.

PICTURES: Assynt wych elm trees celebrated at latest awareness-raising event

The latest event by the Wych Elm in Assynt Project looked at how elms are part of the rainforest ecology.

Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

It’s a poignant day for Tain for a number of reasons. The event marks the start of the festive countdown.

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

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

WHAT’S ON: Festive spirit in the air with craft fairs, ceilidhs, markets and more across Sutherland this coming week

What’s on this week in Sutherland

PICTURES: Gateway artwork to welcome visitors to grounds of Inverness Castle

A striking new artwork will greet visitors to the grounds of Inverness Castle when it reopens.

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

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

Community

Good causes in Sutherland benefit from 2024 Pinky Col memorial golf contest funds

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’

‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

PICTURES: Bettyhill community celebrates festive season at third Firefest

PICTURES: Bettyhill community celebrates festive season at third Firefest

Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

Eden Court wins venue of the year at Scots Trad Music Awards held in Inverness

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

‘We might not have liked the answers but they would have been answers’

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

Tips to help families avoid ‘pester power’ and overspending at Christmas

Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

Last chance for young Highland entrepreneurs to take part in business programme

Three East Sutherland development trusts join forces to create community digital radio station

Three East Sutherland development trusts join forces to create community digital radio station

MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

PICTURES: Assynt wych elm trees celebrated at latest awareness-raising event

PICTURES: Assynt wych elm trees celebrated at latest awareness-raising event

Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

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

WHAT’S ON: Festive spirit in the air with craft fairs, ceilidhs, markets and more across Sutherland this coming week

WHAT’S ON: Festive spirit in the air with craft fairs, ceilidhs, markets and more across Sutherland this coming week

PICTURES: Gateway artwork to welcome visitors to grounds of Inverness Castle

PICTURES: Gateway artwork to welcome visitors to grounds of Inverness Castle

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

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