Home   Categories   Grid

Community

Back to all categories

Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

22 February 2025

It wasn’t until his dad contracted leukemia that Neil Urquhart began donating blood regularly.


Spanish restaurant in Inverness to stage day-long charity fundraiser as part of 10-day anniversary fiesta

Spanish restaurant in Inverness to stage day-long charity fundraiser as part of 10-day anniversary fiesta

Spanish restaurant in Inverness to stage day-long charity fundraiser as part of 10-day anniversary fiesta

22 February 2025

A Spanish restaurant is to hold a day-long charity fundraiser as it celebrates 22 years in Inverness.


PICTURES: Mindfulness colouring and yoga are a draw for energetic youngsters at shopping centre

PICTURES: Mindfulness colouring and yoga are a draw for energetic youngsters at shopping centre

PICTURES: Mindfulness colouring and yoga are a draw for energetic youngsters at shopping centre

22 February 2025

Mindfulness colouring and yoga sessions were among the free activities available for youngsters during a half-term programme in Inverness.


Inverness Rotary club member en route to Ukraine to deliver jeep ahead of war’s third anniversary

Inverness Rotary club member en route to Ukraine to deliver jeep ahead of war’s third anniversary

Inverness Rotary club member en route to Ukraine to deliver jeep ahead of war’s third anniversary

22 February 2025

A member of Inverness Rotary Club is driving to Ukraine to deliver a jeep in a bid to help those caught up in the conflict.


Environmental charity worker and partner discuss their drive to do Strictly fundraising

Environmental charity worker and partner discuss their drive to do Strictly fundraising

Environmental charity worker and partner discuss their drive to do Strictly fundraising

22 February 2025

Listen to the latest episode of the Strictly for a cause podcast


‘Although I was a single parent, I still had rights as well’ - Inverness community activist recalls making a stand as a teenage mum

‘Although I was a single parent, I still had rights as well’ - Inverness community activist recalls making a stand as a teenage mum

‘Although I was a single parent, I still had rights as well’ - Inverness community activist recalls making a stand as a teenage mum

22 February 2025

Dell McClurg recalls as an 18-year-old single mum she found herself living in a council home with boarded-up windows and a maggot-infested kitchen.


Embrace the 90s in Inverness with day rave packed with international acts

Embrace the 90s in Inverness with day rave packed with international acts

Embrace the 90s in Inverness with day rave packed with international acts

21 February 2025

A 90s-themed music event is set to make its Inverness debut this May, with organisers promising a night of nostalgia, energy and top entertainment.


Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

21 February 2025

“If I had the chance to speak to the people who gave up half an hour of their time to help me, I’d love to thank them for saving my life.”


WATCH: Rose Window ‘will come to life’ thanks to spectacular rear projection, say excited castle revamp chiefs

WATCH: Rose Window ‘will come to life’ thanks to spectacular rear projection, say excited castle revamp chiefs

WATCH: Rose Window ‘will come to life’ thanks to spectacular rear projection, say excited castle revamp chiefs

21 February 2025

Excited chiefs have been describing some of their exhibit highlights as fit-out work gathers pace at Inverness Castle.


Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

Red Arrows set to carry out more Highland display training?

21 February 2025

Fans of the Red Arrows who didn’t get to see the world-famous aerial display team in action in the Highlands last year may get another chance.


Nairnite wins first award in memory of late journalist and Labour party stalwart

Nairnite wins first award in memory of late journalist and Labour party stalwart

Nairnite wins first award in memory of late journalist and Labour party stalwart

20 February 2025

A young Nairn Labour party member is the first winner of an award in memory of a Scottish Labour stalwart.


Care home making ‘consistent’ improvements, surprise inspection finds

Care home making ‘consistent’ improvements, surprise inspection finds

Care home making ‘consistent’ improvements, surprise inspection finds

20 February 2025

A care home previously at risk of having its registration withdrawn has continued to make “effective” improvements - a fresh inspection has found.


Highland prisoners better fed than hospital patients?

Highland prisoners better fed than hospital patients?

Highland prisoners better fed than hospital patients?

20 February 2025

When I wrote about the "five star hotel" experience I'd had in Raigmore I was referring to the care and treatment I'd received - not the food.


Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

Former police chief for the north dies at 68 as tributes paid to ‘champion of the Highlands’

20 February 2025

The former Chief Constable of Northern Constabulary, Ian Latimer led the force from 2001 until 2011.


Inverness mum of three taking part in dance competition to raise vital funds for ‘important community space’

Inverness mum of three taking part in dance competition to raise vital funds for ‘important community space’

Inverness mum of three taking part in dance competition to raise vital funds for ‘important community space’

20 February 2025

Maz Orrock (44) is taking part in Strictly Inverness 2025 to raise funds for the Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

19 February 2025

MP Angus MacDonald hails ‘very positive step’ as Labour energy minister Michael Shanks says region is ‘doing a favour for the rest of the country’.


WATCH: ‘How much more time do they need?’ - veteran MSP backs petition on A96 dualling timeline at committee

WATCH: ‘How much more time do they need?’ - veteran MSP backs petition on A96 dualling timeline at committee

WATCH: ‘How much more time do they need?’ - veteran MSP backs petition on A96 dualling timeline at committee

19 February 2025

A petition urging the government to publish a timeline for works on the A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn will be heard in parliament.


Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

19 February 2025

High Life Highland is keen to offer more opportunities for children who need extra support to take part in games and sports.


Insiders share tips on making it in the music industry

Insiders share tips on making it in the music industry

Insiders share tips on making it in the music industry

19 February 2025

Inverness's newest cultural arts space hosted a special production workshop and music industry Q&A session recently.


Inverness event to focus on combatting financial harm and protecting vulnerable adults

Inverness event to focus on combatting financial harm and protecting vulnerable adults

Inverness event to focus on combatting financial harm and protecting vulnerable adults

18 February 2025

Residents across Highland are being asked to be alert to vulnerable adults in their communities who are susceptible to financial harm.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More