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A former health centre in Thurso could be transformed into a hostel if plans before Highland Council are approved.
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A panel addressed the attendees to close out LGBT+ Youth Scotland’s event at Eden Court last weekend.
Voluntary groups of all sizes could be crowned the charity of the year at a national awards event taking place later this year.
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When we look at illness across the population, we find that there are patterns where some people tend to have poorer health than others.
Thurso Community Council is in ‘abeyance’ after a mass resignation of its members with one individual highlighted as the source of discord.
Thurso Rotary Club finally held their annual Burn’s Supper after having to postpone their more timely event because of the threat of storm Eowyn.
A Highland councillor has advised those opposing the Banniskirk Hub scheme that a scaled-down development may be the best they can hope for.
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A lorry driver from Wick who targeted single mothers on dating apps to gain access to their children has been jailed.
Community and business representatives are reeling from Orbex’s shock decision to halt work on the spaceport it was developing in north Sutherland.
An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.
Efforts have begun to secure funding for urgent repairs to a storm-damaged harbour wall at Wick amid fears that a collapse would be a "catastrophe".
Sophie Mackay from Dunnet was a treble winner in Highland Badminton Group’s annual tournament for under-13s and under-17s, held in Inverness.
Pentland Rifle Club won Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s Portland Bowl competition following the final at Stirkoke Rifle Club.
Wick Academy skipper Richard Macadie believes there are promising signs for the club with the emergence of so many young players this season.
Table-topping Halkirk United are unaccustomed to being underdogs – but manager Ewan McElroy accepts that will be their role against Invergordon.
Halkirk “A” have moved into second place in Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s postal winter league, only three points behind the leaders.
Tom McKenna has promised to see out the season as Thurso manager so that he and the club can take stock after a difficult campaign for the Vikings.
Ellon’s 54-26 victory over Caithness at Millbank leaves the Greens still battling to avoid the prospect of what would be a first-ever relegation.
Krakens face Oban Lorne in their second National Shield group match this weekend after getting their campaign off to the perfect start at Peterhead.
The tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands has come together to raise thousands of pounds to help bereaved families during the last year.
John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing
An Inverness craft brewery’s owners said they were ‘delighted’ after getting planning green light to open a new taproom in Inverness city centre.
Pizza giant Domino’s plans for a new takeaway in Inverness are a step closer after it cleared a planning hurdle.
The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun
Inverness landmarks such as Loch Ness, Leakey's Bookshop and the Ness Islands feature in a new single and video by a popular local songwriter.
Nairn is set to welcome an eclectic exhibition theatre installation co-created by the son of two well-known local creatives.
A "transformative" £2.5 million cash injection will help Eden Court "expand access to the arts", its delighted boss believes.
Around 60 per cent of the programme features trad and folk music, which are historically dominated by male performers.
Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.
The 29-year-old is now based in France, working internationally as a professional opera singer.
A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.
Farishta Jami, from Stratford-upon-Avon, was found guilty of two counts of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorism.
Police received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier at the Dartford Crossing.
Julie Buckley, 54, from Christchurch in Cambridgeshire, has not been seen since late January.
Some areas of the UK have gone over a week without any sunshine, the Met Office has said.