Inspire me

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.

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

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

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.

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 is opening up effective communication channels for people struggling with mental health issues and addiction.

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.

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

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 .

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

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

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.

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

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

New figures show that the 147-mile John O’Groats Trail is thought to have boosted the local economy of the north Highlands by some £900,000 in 2024.

A community-based arts installation for families to share their creativity is planned for Thurso beach with a special flag waving event.

Strathspey Thistle FC committee member Margaret Clark says blood donations helped her ill nephew live longer.

New Start Highland’s chief executive, James Dunbar, has been honoured as a Big Issue Changemaker for Housing and Homelessness 2025.

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

‘It’s worth it’ – long-term donors explain why they give blood.