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A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.

A Caithness man is keen to raise awareness of Scotland’s bowel screening programme after his cancer was detected at an early stage.

Wick woman Sarah Sturrock has raised thousands of pounds for a dog welfare charity in memory of her sister Marelle, a year after her tragic death.

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.

Pressure was mounting on the First Minister to ditch his coalition partners from backbench MSPs like Fergus Ewing and Kate Forbes.

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 (HIFAD) has launched for entries.

Anzac Day organisers in Wick have been praised for ensuring Australian and New Zealand service personnel are “commemorated in a proper fashion”.

More than £5000 has been raised towards a new bridge on the John O’Groats Trail after a mystery donor pledged to match funds donated by the public.

Scrabster harbour’s cruise season has begun with a visit by the 71,304-tonne AIDAsol, the largest vessel to ever berth at the port.

The Nethercliffe Hotel in Wick held a series of fundraising events over March, culminating in a whisky-tasting for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

The Krakens have a chance to make history on Saturday when they line up in the final of the women’s National Plate at Murrayfield Hive Stadium.

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.

Bower-based Norscot is set to showcase its expertise at a prestigious show in Glasgow.

A mobile art exhibit is set to return to the Highlands with its latest exhibition “A Bonnie Way: Unravelling the seduction of the countryside”.

NorthLink Ferries has become the first ferry operator to achieve Gold standard in an environmental awards programme.

Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) says it is excited to host a special theatre show featuring performers aged over 50.

Wind turbine blades longer than the Wembley Stadium pitch have begun to be put in place as part of an offshore wind farm off the Caithness coast.

Two Highland scenic locations were listed among the most Instagrammable tourist destination in the country according to a new survey.

Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain