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

‘I just got a call out of the blue’ says Spud. ‘What a buzz!’

Beauly is set to have a family fancy dress party this weekend.

A development project to give a new lease of life to a Nairn beauty spot is now complete.

She is ranked as one of the top Scottish female boxers in the country.

A Strictly Inverness contestant is getting creative for one of her fundraisers by hosting a paint and prosecco evening.

Two married ministers from Inverness are preparing to take part in the London Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for a Highland cancer care charity.

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.

More than 6000 cyclists are expected to gather in Inverness in the early hours of Sunday to take part in an event looking to make “meaningful impact”.

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

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spent two days on the bike with his seven-year-old son and a group of fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a special gathering

A group of volunteers was hard at work to bring more colour to Nairn’s streets — with the help of local residents.

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

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

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast, Chris Dixon interviews Erin Smith and Rachel Smart.

Its uniquely talented creator said: ‘Tom, I know you’re going to be the greatest strongman in history, no question about it.’

A mum who almost died after giving birth has added her voice to calls for more people to donate blood.

Halo is a children’s charity dedicated to supporting families in need in the Highlands.

The life-threatening shock of her husband’s sudden brain bleed has led a Black Isle woman to the brink of a payback marathon challenge.

Striker impressed to help team become champions.