Nairnshire

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

Father of four, Ben Horsfield, needs urgent surgery after being diagnosed with an “aggressive” brain tumour following a seizure earlier this month.

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

Friends and family of a Tornagrain dad and community stalwart are hoping to raise £30,000 to cover the costs of potentially life-saving surgery.

Former chairman Mark Kelman has stepped down from the role after three years, with a familiar face taking on the top job in his place.

A Nairn lady living with a bone-weakening condition marked her 80th birthday by walking the full circumference of a Scottish island.

An Inverness mother who suffered an unimaginable loss wants to see good come out of tragedy by encouraging everyone to help those in need.

A Nairnshire artist’s creativity is behind one of the statues included in a public art initiative in support of Highland Hospice.

Wildlife watchers were in for a treat yesterday as a humpback whale was spotted swimming in the waters of the Beauly Firth.

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines.

A trans Highland councillor is in the running to replace Fergus Ewing as the SNP’s candidate for next year’s Holyrood election.

A packed fashion show raised around £4000 to support repair works on a Nairn church.

A Nairn family is honouring the memory of their daughter by launching an event to raise funds for charity and awareness on baby loss.

A year of extraordinary trials & uplifting community spirit has been shared by grateful hoteliers after a serious injury threatened to derail a refit.

The 67-year-old has been placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

The award-winning Ardersier International Folk Club is set to host special guests in cncert later this month.

An acclaimed young tenor from Nairn is set to return to his hometown for a special recital this month.

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines.

He was repeatedly punched him in the face by his attacker.

A “powerhouse” country vocalist is set to tour Scotland — with their only Highland date set to be hosted in Nairn.