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Steven Mackay making a 'life-changing' difference to children with 10-day NC500 run

23 May 2022
Steven Mackay making a 'life-changing' difference to children with 10-day NC500 run

Steven Mackay making a 'life-changing' difference to children with 10-day NC500 run

23 May 2022

Steven Mackay has been praised for making a "life-changing" difference to children across the north through his latest long-distance fundraising run.


North surfing trio to fly the flag for Scotland at European junior championships

07 May 2022
North surfing trio to fly the flag for Scotland at European junior championships

North surfing trio to fly the flag for Scotland at European junior championships

07 May 2022

Three teenagers from the far north are looking forward to testing themselves against the best young surfers from across the continent this summer.


Celebrations tinged with sadness as north motoring heritage centre is officially opened

20 April 2022
Celebrations tinged with sadness as north motoring heritage centre is officially opened

Celebrations tinged with sadness as north motoring heritage centre is officially opened

20 April 2022

A new motoring heritage attraction in the north Highlands has been described as "absolutely fantastic" and an asset to the region as a whole.


Highland man recalls his working life in army, lighthouse service and police force in fundraising book

14 April 2022
Highland man recalls his working life in army, lighthouse service and police force in fundraising book

Highland man recalls his working life in army, lighthouse service and police force in fundraising book

14 April 2022

David Fraser has written a book about his experiences in the army, the lighthouse service and the police force as a motor neurone disease fundraiser.


Road repairs ‘grind to a halt’ due to war-related sanctions

30 March 2022
Road repairs ‘grind to a halt’ due to war-related sanctions

Road repairs ‘grind to a halt’ due to war-related sanctions

30 March 2022

Pothole repairs across the Highland Council area are grinding to a halt as a result of the UK’s trade sanctions against Russia, it has been claimed.


Call for hillwalkers and mountaineers to take extra care after rise in emergency shouts

09 March 2022
Call for hillwalkers and mountaineers to take extra care after rise in emergency shouts

Call for hillwalkers and mountaineers to take extra care after rise in emergency shouts

09 March 2022

Hillwalkers and mountaineers are being urged by police to plan ahead and take extra care in the coming weeks following a recent spate of tragedies.


WATCH: North musician Brandon McPhee 'really proud' of grandad's New Year video

03 January 2022
WATCH: North musician Brandon McPhee 'really proud' of grandad's New Year video

WATCH: North musician Brandon McPhee 'really proud' of grandad's New Year video

03 January 2022

Brandon McPhee says he is "really proud" of his grandad after a video of the duo playing accordion tunes became a New Year hit on social media.


£10,000 gift for Raigmore ward from sales of north man's book

17 December 2021
£10,000 gift for Raigmore ward from sales of north man's book

£10,000 gift for Raigmore ward from sales of north man's book

17 December 2021

A hospital ward where patients receive cancer treatment has been given a £10,000 gift thanks to a Caithness man's storytelling abilities.


MSP Edward Mountain hails 'huge achievement' of armed services during 20-year Afghanistan deployment

04 September 2021
MSP Edward Mountain hails 'huge achievement' of armed services during 20-year Afghanistan deployment

MSP Edward Mountain hails 'huge achievement' of armed services during 20-year Afghanistan deployment

04 September 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has commended the sacrifices of service personnel during their 20-year deployment to Afghanistan.


PICTURES: self proclaimed Malawian Monster Zake Muluzi lifts his way to victory in John O'Groats Strongest Man Competition

25 August 2021
PICTURES: self proclaimed Malawian Monster Zake Muluzi lifts his way to victory in John O'Groats Strongest Man Competition

PICTURES: self proclaimed Malawian Monster Zake Muluzi lifts his way to victory in John O'Groats Strongest Man Competition

25 August 2021

Spectacular day for competitions in John O'Groats.


Group raises concerns over rising mental health referrals

23 August 2021
Group raises concerns over rising mental health referrals

Group raises concerns over rising mental health referrals

23 August 2021

A campaign group has warned that the need for better mental health provision locally is becoming "a humanitarian issue of the utmost importance".


Steven reaches his £20,000 goal in aid of charity

27 July 2021
Steven reaches his £20,000 goal in aid of charity

Steven reaches his £20,000 goal in aid of charity

27 July 2021

Steven Mackay has achieved his £20,000 fundraising target after running four marathons within 24 hours from Wick to Inverness.


Highland League manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 charity target after four marathons in 24 hours

15 July 2021
Highland League manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 charity target after four marathons in 24 hours

Highland League manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 charity target after four marathons in 24 hours

15 July 2021

Quadruple marathon runner Steven Mackay says it feels "just amazing" to have achieved his £20,000 fundraising target for disadvantaged youngsters.


Highland man's cancer diagnosis led to life-affirming collection of tales

26 June 2021
Highland man's cancer diagnosis led to life-affirming collection of tales

Highland man's cancer diagnosis led to life-affirming collection of tales

26 June 2021

When Donald MacDonald was being treated in hospital for leukaemia he decided to put his time to good use by writing a book about his life.


Brora manager Steven Mackay sets off from Wick to Inverness in bid to run four marathons in 24 hours

25 June 2021
Brora manager Steven Mackay sets off from Wick to Inverness in bid to run four marathons in 24 hours

Brora manager Steven Mackay sets off from Wick to Inverness in bid to run four marathons in 24 hours

25 June 2021

Brora Rangers manager Steven Mackay is off and running in his bid to complete a quadruple marathon in time for his 40th birthday tomorrow.


New Highland tourism group has global ambitions

19 June 2021
New Highland tourism group has global ambitions

New Highland tourism group has global ambitions

19 June 2021

A new business tourism group has set a target for the Highlands to become one of the world’s leading sustainable destinations.


Councillors call for a share of renewable energy profits to be invested in Highland roads

13 May 2021
Councillors call for a share of renewable energy profits to be invested in Highland roads

Councillors call for a share of renewable energy profits to be invested in Highland roads

13 May 2021

Councillors are calling for some of the profits from renewable energy schemes in the Highlands to be set aside to help improve the region's roads.


Anja 'proud and excited' to take on role as Highland youth convener

12 May 2021
Anja 'proud and excited' to take on role as Highland youth convener

Anja 'proud and excited' to take on role as Highland youth convener

12 May 2021

Newly appointed Highland youth convener Anja Johnston says she will be looking to focus on mental health as part of the year-long role.


Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle

30 April 2021
Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle

Highland charity worker 'shocked and disgusted' by dirty deed at historic castle

30 April 2021

Charity worker Karen Haden-Homer was “shocked and disgusted” to find that someone had used a historic Highland castle as a makeshift toilet.


'The eeriness leaves you on the edge of your seat... and the landscape really plays a part'

16 April 2021
'The eeriness leaves you on the edge of your seat... and the landscape really plays a part'

'The eeriness leaves you on the edge of your seat... and the landscape really plays a part'

16 April 2021

WATCH: Highland actress Helen Mackay is excited about today's UK video-on-demand release of Playhouse, a supernatural thriller set in the far north.


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