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

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

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


Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?

The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday).


Lybster pupils open a new chapter with Gold reading award

Lybster pupils open a new chapter with Gold reading award

Lybster Primary School celebrated becoming the first gold-level accredited reading school in Caithness with an assembly attended by special guests.


Thurso councillor sees opportunity to create ‘super-parks’ in town

Thurso councillor sees opportunity to create ‘super-parks’ in town

A Thurso Highland councillor claims the current review which has put most play parks in the town under threat represents a good opportunity.


Champions remain dominant in Wick and District Darts League

Champions remain dominant in Wick and District Darts League

Champions Seaview continued their dominance of the first division in Wick and District Darts League with an 8-0 victory over Norseman this week.


Investing in our Future

Investing in our Future

Highland Council explains its plans to bring more public services more closely together.


Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

Highlands blighted by developments it doesn’t want

HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Edward Mountain on infrastructure ‘of no use’ to Caithness.


Orbex developers invite firms to tender for trade packages in ‘key milestone’ for Spaceport development

Orbex developers invite firms to tender for trade packages in ‘key milestone’ for Spaceport development

A call has been made to tradespeople and firms across the North as the construction of Spaceport Sutherland moves into its next phases.


Crichton laps up Dunnet Forest win in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series

Crichton laps up Dunnet Forest win in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series

The latest outings in North Highland Harriers’ trail running series have seen athletes take on two different courses at Dunnet and John O’Groats.


Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

Police launch Operation Sabine in bid to uncover fresh information on Nairn banker’s murder

Detectives leading the reinvestigation into the murder of a Nairn banker 20 years ago have launched a new online appeal to uncover new information.


Abandoned: Echoes of past lives, and the questions left behind

Abandoned: Echoes of past lives, and the questions left behind

BOOK REVIEW: Abandoned, by Angus Mackay, is an insight into old houses where the warmth of togetherness has given way to the cold realities of time.


Caithness talk will give insight into Highland Folk Museum

Caithness talk will give insight into Highland Folk Museum

The Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore will be the focus of Caithness Family History Society’s December event, an online presentation by Liz English.


Successful outing for Wick swimmers at Inverness event

Successful outing for Wick swimmers at Inverness event

Ten pupils represented Wick High in the Highland region leg of a Scottish Schools Swimming Association event at the Aquadome in Inverness.


Caithness Samaritans and Thurso Street Pastors get share of artists’ cash

Caithness Samaritans and Thurso Street Pastors get share of artists’ cash

Two Thurso charities which offer help in the community have received a donation from local artists.


Report points to ‘poor state of economic, social and cultural rights in Highlands and Islands’

Report points to ‘poor state of economic, social and cultural rights in Highlands and Islands’

Too many people in the Highlands and Islands are missing out on access to “the basics for everyday life”, according to a new report on human rights.


Malcolm takes victory in round two of Reay Winter Eclectic

Malcolm takes victory in round two of Reay Winter Eclectic

Inclement weather meant golfers at Reay had limited opportunities, but the men were able to play in round two of their Winter Eclectic competition.


Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

Human rights report says far north mums are ‘terrified’ about journeys to Inverness

Mums in Caithness and Sutherland feel “unsafe” and “terrified” about going to Inverness to give birth, a major report into human rights has found.


Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Widespread and ongoing train disruption was caused by a diesel leak that left signalling staff feeling ill from the fumes, it has emerged.


Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

Tackling transport issues key to better passenger and environmental outcomes

As I travel around the region, I often experience the limited transport choices in Highland.


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your healthcare heroes

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your healthcare heroes

Who are the healthcare heroes in your community?


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