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A crucial campaigning body for elderly Highlanders is facing a threat to its existence after NHS Highland axed most of its funding.

Proposals to introduce a Highland-wide restriction on holiday lets have been delayed amid concerns they could “kill off” tourism in the region.

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A charity supporting people with mental health issues and other disabilities has a free event at the Pulteney Centre in Wick on Tuesday at 12.30pm.

Although many said leading up to and on the day itself that they felt isolated, huge numbers turned out in Thurso to show their support.

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A researcher from a Canadian university is delving into the rich heritage of family samplers in the collection held by Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill.

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A Caithness school has been hailed by Scotland’s education authority for improvements made since a previous inspection.

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

Dr Emma Miller has lived in rural communities around the world, and has seen the impact that visibility can have on the next generation.

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A former Caithness police officer has been recalling the “very surreal” experience of being handcuffed to Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Cassie Greenford shares why the first ever Pride March in Caithness is important for her, the LGBTQ+ community and the general population.

A Thurso-based professor says that Scotland is becoming a global leader in monitoring blanket bog that is vital in the battle to curb climate change.

The Highland Grid was unique massive undertaking starting out from Abernethy in 1930s

An LGBTQ+ Pride parade will take place in Thurso for the first time next weekend.

Wick man Chris McIvor, who has travelled the globe working in the aid sector, currently for HelpAge International, reflects on the human impact of war

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