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Explained: Why I wear my red poppy – former soldier recalls the grandfather who was gassed in World War I

Explained: Why I wear my red poppy – former soldier recalls the grandfather who was gassed in World War I

Explained: Why I wear my red poppy – former soldier recalls the grandfather who was gassed in World War I

10 November 2023

As a 16-year-old, David Taylor joined the Army following in the footsteps of his grandfather who had served during World War I.


EXPLAINED: Why I wear a white poppy

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a white poppy

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a white poppy

09 November 2023

In November every year, I choose to wear a white poppy for Remembrance


EXPLAINED: Why I wear a poppy badge crafted from a shell recovered from a World War I battlefield

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a poppy badge crafted from a shell recovered from a World War I battlefield

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a poppy badge crafted from a shell recovered from a World War I battlefield

09 November 2023

As I wear my red poppy for Remembrance in reflection of those who have died in conflict, alongside it is a tiny pin badge.


Nicky Marr: We need to keep on talking about the menopause

Nicky Marr: We need to keep on talking about the menopause

Nicky Marr: We need to keep on talking about the menopause

08 November 2023

What do you think of when you hear the word menopause?


Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023

200 million single-use paper cups are used in Scotland each year, of which only 4 per cent are recycled - but a Highland scheme aims to change that.


Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

04 November 2023

People in Caithness are being urged to enjoy Bonfire Night safely and prevent negative impacts on people, pets, and the environment.


New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

31 October 2023

Hybrid Air Vehicles have conducted a feasibility study to see how the Airlander – a hybrid aircraft – could work in the Highlands.


Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

28 October 2023

The awards celebrate the talent, quality and diversity across food, drink and hospitality in the Highlands and Islands.


LGBTQ+ magazine editor encourages gay and bisexual men to give blood

LGBTQ+ magazine editor encourages gay and bisexual men to give blood

LGBTQ+ magazine editor encourages gay and bisexual men to give blood

27 October 2023

Changes two years ago mean that everyone is in the same position if they wish to make a blood donation.


WATCH: Police Scotland and NHS support the launch of Highland's new suicide prevention strategy

WATCH: Police Scotland and NHS support the launch of Highland's new suicide prevention strategy

WATCH: Police Scotland and NHS support the launch of Highland's new suicide prevention strategy

25 October 2023

Creating Hope in Highland have released the launch of their eight point suicide prevention action plan


All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

23 October 2023

Craft from the Croft Caithness has successfully attracted funding to run trial workshops in Thurso and Halkirk to teach people sewing skills.


Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

20 October 2023

The chief executive of Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland has said the landmark ruling is a welcome development.


Nicky Marr: It's better to be safe than sorry with cancer screenings

Nicky Marr: It's better to be safe than sorry with cancer screenings

Nicky Marr: It's better to be safe than sorry with cancer screenings

11 October 2023

What do they say – better safe than sorry? Go for the scans, get checked out.


Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

10 October 2023

Well-known Caithness disability campaigner Louise Smith turned her skills to reviewing an operatic performance at Thurso High School.


Changes to a 100-year-old law will bring Trusts into the 21st century

Changes to a 100-year-old law will bring Trusts into the 21st century

Changes to a 100-year-old law will bring Trusts into the 21st century

09 October 2023

Harper MacLeod's Lindsay MacEwen explains the Trusts Law.


Estimated over 2000 still to apply for Short Term Licence in Highlands

Estimated over 2000 still to apply for Short Term Licence in Highlands

Estimated over 2000 still to apply for Short Term Licence in Highlands

30 September 2023

Short Term Let Licence failings could create 'additional significant demand' say Police Scotland


New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

24 September 2023

The latest title from Dunbeath-based Whittles publishing will appeal to anyone interested in the RAF and the decline of the British Empire.


Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

Check for deer stalking advice and help reduce overgrazing in Highlands

22 September 2023

Hill walkers and others who access the mountains across the Highlands are being asked to check for deer stalking activity during a key period.


The Makar’s Tour comes to Bettyhill for National Poetry Day

The Makar’s Tour comes to Bettyhill for National Poetry Day

The Makar’s Tour comes to Bettyhill for National Poetry Day

21 September 2023

Scotland’s Makar, poet Kathleen Jamie, will embark on a national tour of Scotland’s libraries and will be at Bettyhill on October 5.


Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

Accommodation providers in the Highlands worried about administrative costs of 'tourist tax'

18 September 2023

The Federation of Small Businesses is urging the Scottish Government to listen to small accommodation providers' questions about the Visitor Levy.


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