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‘He has messed up his life’: Car abandoned after drinks spotted by cops

‘He has messed up his life’: Car abandoned after drinks spotted by cops

‘He has messed up his life’: Car abandoned after drinks spotted by cops

04 May 2025

His defence agent said: ‘He has messed up his life but is the author of his own misfortune.’


9.4 million viewers inspired by medal-winning Inverness bodybuilder’s defiance of crippling MS symptoms

9.4 million viewers inspired by medal-winning Inverness bodybuilder’s defiance of crippling MS symptoms

9.4 million viewers inspired by medal-winning Inverness bodybuilder’s defiance of crippling MS symptoms

04 May 2025

In his darkest moments, Matthew Green no longer wanted to be in his own body. Through courage and defiance, he took it on stage at Perth Concert Hall.


Highland church campaigners: ‘The community have told us what they want!’

Highland church campaigners: ‘The community have told us what they want!’

Highland church campaigners: ‘The community have told us what they want!’

04 May 2025

An open day at the closure-threatened church brought an influx of ideas.


Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

01 May 2025

Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Spirit of Speyside has announced another year of increased sales, with nearly 9,000 tickets sold.


Heart attack heroics which saved tourist’s life see firefighters honoured

Heart attack heroics which saved tourist’s life see firefighters honoured

Heart attack heroics which saved tourist’s life see firefighters honoured

30 April 2025

Hero firefighters who saved a heart attack victim’s life after he collapsed outside a hotel have been honoured.


Incurable child’s fundraiser hit by theft of bake sale cakes

Incurable child’s fundraiser hit by theft of bake sale cakes

Incurable child’s fundraiser hit by theft of bake sale cakes

29 April 2025

A cake sale in aid of a girl with an incurable disease has raised £732 despite dozens of the original cakes being stolen by callous thieves.


Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

Walking challenge from Inverness to Orkney was ‘grounding’ experience for young activist

28 April 2025

A Nairnshire 21-year-old is currently undertaking a 200-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).


Eden Court group is enriching lives of LGBTQ+ elders

Eden Court group is enriching lives of LGBTQ+ elders

Eden Court group is enriching lives of LGBTQ+ elders

28 April 2025

Out Together has been running in the Highland capital for just over a year, and it has become a major positive in many peoples’ lives.


Nurse taking part in her second London Marathon ensures she has packed her running bra this time

Nurse taking part in her second London Marathon ensures she has packed her running bra this time

Nurse taking part in her second London Marathon ensures she has packed her running bra this time

26 April 2025

As Inverness nurse Pauline Duncan prepares to run in tomorrow’s London Marathon, she has ensured one particular item is packed - her running bra!


Kiltmaker to the stars on the hunt for an apprentice

Kiltmaker to the stars on the hunt for an apprentice

Kiltmaker to the stars on the hunt for an apprentice

25 April 2025

One of the world's leading kiltmakers has shared his most memorable moments from his decades-long career as he searches for an apprentice.


5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

25 April 2025

Last November we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to bring in 5000 blood donations across the Highlands and Moray by Easter.


‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

24 April 2025

A team of staff from a firm with branches throughout the Highlands has become the latest to organise a corporate blood donation.


Death of former headteacher who roared poetry Dead Poets Society-style from table tops

Death of former headteacher who roared poetry Dead Poets Society-style from table tops

Death of former headteacher who roared poetry Dead Poets Society-style from table tops

23 April 2025

A former Inverness headteacher renowned for ‘roaring’ poetry from the table tops and singing from the front has died aged 69.


Tributes flood in for ‘forever-loved’ Tain teenager Liam Cowie (17)

Tributes flood in for ‘forever-loved’ Tain teenager Liam Cowie (17)

Tributes flood in for ‘forever-loved’ Tain teenager Liam Cowie (17)

23 April 2025

Tributes have been shared following the death of a 17-year-old former Tain Royal Academy pupil, described as a “quiet and gentle young man”.


Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

Husband’s epilepsy diagnosis inspires Highland bus firm boss’ London marathon furdraising challenge

23 April 2025

A Highland bus firm’s boss is set to take on a gruelling running challenge for an epilepsy charity after her husband was diagnosed with the condition.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support following ‘devastating’ brain tumour diagnosis

22 April 2025

A Tornagrain family said they were “overwhelmed” by the show of community spirit, which raised more than £30,000 towards life-saving surgery.


Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

Fundraising 200-mile walk to Orkney seeks to support medical aid in Palestine

22 April 2025

A Nairnshire 21-year-old is currently undertaking a 200-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).


Activists’ vision to save axe-struck Highland church

Activists’ vision to save axe-struck Highland church

Activists’ vision to save axe-struck Highland church

21 April 2025

Church of Scotland accused of “institutional incompetence and poor leadership” over its “cull” of buildings amidst efficiency drive.


Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

20 April 2025

Having reported on others’ blood donations for several months, staff from Highland News and Media rolled up their sleeves for the cause themselves.


Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

Rolling our sleeves up for blood donation

20 April 2025

Having reported on others’ blood donations for several months, staff from Highland News and Media rolled up their sleeves for the cause themselves.


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