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MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

29 November 2024

MFR legend Tich McCooey signed off today as most locally produced programming at the radio station comes to an end.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

29 November 2024

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

29 November 2024

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.


Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

28 November 2024

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

28 November 2024

We’re launching a campaign to secure 5000 pints of donated blood across the Highlands and Moray - and we want you to join us.


Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

26 November 2024

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.


‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Highland News and Media journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024

His engaging wit and infectious giggle endeared him to everyone, but it was his talent as a scribe which was most impressive..


PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

20 November 2024

A Thurso dog owner talked about his anguish and delight after his dog was stolen at Inverness and found a few days later in Elgin.


PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year


£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

16 November 2024

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.


More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

14 November 2024

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.


13 Caithness causes to benefit from Team Tender memorial cycle challenge

13 Caithness causes to benefit from Team Tender memorial cycle challenge

13 Caithness causes to benefit from Team Tender memorial cycle challenge

11 November 2024

A total of 13 local charities have enjoyed a funding boost thanks to the efforts of Team Tender.


PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

09 November 2024

Thurso Community Cafe held a special event this week with guests invited along to see its new premises at Traill Street.


Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

07 November 2024

MP Angus MacDonald warns impacts will also be felt by ‘many care homes, pharmacies, doctors surgeries and dentist clinics’.


Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

05 November 2024

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.


‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

30 October 2024

Highland Paranormal, which have just celebrated their 14th anniversary, have been sharing some of their ghostly encounters with the great beyond.


Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

Thurso care home residents pay a visit to Paddington Bear

27 October 2024

Residents at Pentland View Care Home enjoyed a trip to John O’Groats to see the new Paddington Bear bench.


Life expectancy in Scotland increases

Life expectancy in Scotland increases

Life expectancy in Scotland increases

27 October 2024

Life expectancy in Scotland increased slightly for both males and females according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.


WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

WATCH: Young, hot and bothered: My teenage menopause story

26 October 2024

At just 15 years old Annabelle battled early menopause and anorexia, facing overwhelming physical and emotional challenges.


Thurso band Forgetting The Future set for tour of Ireland

Thurso band Forgetting The Future set for tour of Ireland

Thurso band Forgetting The Future set for tour of Ireland

17 October 2024

A Thurso band hope they can be a driving force for the modern Caithness music scene as they head overseas for their first tour of Ireland.


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