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Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

Food for thought from chef saved by blood donations

21 February 2025

“If I had the chance to speak to the people who gave up half an hour of their time to help me, I’d love to thank them for saving my life.”


Pentland United pass £1200 mark in 24-hour running challenge fundraiser

Pentland United pass £1200 mark in 24-hour running challenge fundraiser

Pentland United pass £1200 mark in 24-hour running challenge fundraiser

20 February 2025

Amateur football champions Pentland United have passed the £1200 mark in their fundraising efforts to support little Sophie Mason and her family.


Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

Highland organisation in desperate need of volunteers to support children with additional support needs

19 February 2025

High Life Highland is keen to offer more opportunities for children who need extra support to take part in games and sports.


Thurso football fan tackling 28-mile challenge for dementia research calls for ‘ban’ on heading the ball

Thurso football fan tackling 28-mile challenge for dementia research calls for ‘ban’ on heading the ball

Thurso football fan tackling 28-mile challenge for dementia research calls for ‘ban’ on heading the ball

17 February 2025

Football-daft Brian Mackay believes the game can evolve without heading.


Thurso football fan tackling 28-mile challenge for dementia research calls for ‘ban’ on heading the ball

Thurso football fan tackling 28-mile challenge for dementia research calls for ‘ban’ on heading the ball

Thurso football fan tackling 28-mile challenge for dementia research calls for ‘ban’ on heading the ball

17 February 2025

Football-daft Brian Mackay believes the game can evolve without heading.


Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

Pentland United set for 24-hour running challenge in aid of Sophie’s Story

16 February 2025

Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United are preparing for a 24-hour fundraising running challenge as a Sophie’s Story fundraiser.


Seven bakers set for Caithness and Sutherland heat of Shortbread Showdown

Seven bakers set for Caithness and Sutherland heat of Shortbread Showdown

Seven bakers set for Caithness and Sutherland heat of Shortbread Showdown

16 February 2025

Seven keen bakers are in the mix for the Caithness and Sutherland regional heat of this year’s Highland Shortbread Showdown in Thurso on Thursday.


Highland voluntary groups could shine at Scottish Charity Awards

Highland voluntary groups could shine at Scottish Charity Awards

Highland voluntary groups could shine at Scottish Charity Awards

15 February 2025

Voluntary groups of all sizes could be crowned the charity of the year at a national awards event taking place later this year.


Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

Blood donations ‘crucial to the work of the NHS’ as campaign tops 2200 mark

14 February 2025

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 2000 mark.


For the love of teacakes! Couples help boost blood donations drive

For the love of teacakes! Couples help boost blood donations drive

For the love of teacakes! Couples help boost blood donations drive

14 February 2025

Donors shared the love for each other and those in need of help this Valentine’s week by rolling up their sleeves to give blood together.


‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

‘My baby could have been without a mum’: Inverness woman ‘so grateful’ to blood donors who helped save her life

13 February 2025

A mum who faced life-threatening complications after giving birth last year said the situation has brought home to her how important giving blood is.


Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

Thurso’s Community Cafe throws a lifeline with new events to help those most in need

11 February 2025

Thurso’s Community Cafe is opening up effective communication channels for people struggling with mental health issues and addiction.


‘I want to inspire young women’: Emmie aiming to make her mark in Highland Games

‘I want to inspire young women’: Emmie aiming to make her mark in Highland Games

‘I want to inspire young women’: Emmie aiming to make her mark in Highland Games

09 February 2025

Emmie Barter knows what it’s like to experience success on the rugby field – and now she is determined to make her mark as a heavy events athlete.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

‘Whatever you can give will help’: ambulance dispatcher sees importance of giving blood to save lives

08 February 2025

A member of the ambulance service says the things he deals with on a day to day basis made it impossible for him not to give blood .


Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

06 February 2025

A special commemorative bench in Thurso has been brought back to good functional order thanks to dedicated volunteers from a local heritage group.


Free cinema tickets on offer for all the family at Thurso this Sunday

Free cinema tickets on offer for all the family at Thurso this Sunday

Free cinema tickets on offer for all the family at Thurso this Sunday

05 February 2025

Families in Caithness and north Sutherland are being invited to a special cinema screening – at no cost to them.


Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

04 February 2025

Hit BBC One show ‘Sort Your Life Out’ is back and looking for families or shared households in Caithness to take part in a future series.


Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

04 February 2025

The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun


Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

03 February 2025

Caithness cats will benefit thanks to the fundraising efforts of a charity that has raised over £3000 to help the county’s felines.


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