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Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Lorna Munro (62) has published a memoir titled Living in 3D: Drink, Drugs and Denial.


We’ve got a great team, says new chairperson of Thurso development trust

We’ve got a great team, says new chairperson of Thurso development trust

Emily Kearl is leading a renewed team of trustees at Thurso Community Development Trust as work begins on delivering a five-year strategy plan.


Ex-Academy captain Macadie makes switch to Staxigoe United

Ex-Academy captain Macadie makes switch to Staxigoe United

Richard Macadie agreed an amicable parting of the ways with Pentland United after reaching the conclusion that he was “playing for the wrong team”.


Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved


We can go far, says MacNab after his five-goal haul for Staxigoe

We can go far, says MacNab after his five-goal haul for Staxigoe

Graham MacNab believes Staxigoe United can go far in the Highland Amateur Cup after they cruised to victory in their second-round tie at Watten.


Altnabreac couple’s civil court case against Network Rail is dismissed

Altnabreac couple’s civil court case against Network Rail is dismissed

A civil court case lodged by a couple at Altnabreac has been dismissed after the pair pursuing the claim failed to appear at Wick Sheriff Court.


‘Fantastic performance’ as Acks put four past Orkney opponents

‘Fantastic performance’ as Acks put four past Orkney opponents

Kyle Innes was proud of Acks’ “solid, disciplined performance” as they ran out 4-0 winners on their Highland Amateur Cup trip to Orkney on Saturday.


Boating pond treasure hunt for Caithness Enable branch

Boating pond treasure hunt for Caithness Enable branch

The boating pond in Thurso was the setting for the annual treasure hunt attended by members, carers and helpers from the Caithness branch of Enable.


Good causes to benefit as Eain Mackintosh Cup marks 40th anniversary

Good causes to benefit as Eain Mackintosh Cup marks 40th anniversary

Three good causes will benefit from a raffle marking the 40th anniversary of the Eain Mackintosh Cup, with the final at Halkirk next month.


Who will your club face first in the next Highland League football season?

Who will your club face first in the next Highland League football season?

All the matches for the next north football campaign.


Wick Academy to kick off new Highland League season with visit to Deveronvale

Wick Academy to kick off new Highland League season with visit to Deveronvale

Deveronvale will be Wick Academy’s opponents on the opening day of the 2025/26 Highland League season, followed by a midweek trip to Clachnacuddin.


Inaugural residential event for Highland Youth Local Action Group

Inaugural residential event for Highland Youth Local Action Group

A group aimed at putting young people in the Highlands at the heart of local decision-making have been sharing their experiences with others.


Comedians stand up for mental health charity

Comedians stand up for mental health charity

Ten nights. Ten venues. Ten different areas. That is the adventure awaiting seven comedians set to go on tour for mental health charity, Mikeysline.


Opponents claim Mey battery storage site is being ‘railroaded through’

Opponents claim Mey battery storage site is being ‘railroaded through’

Opponents of a proposed battery energy storage scheme at Mey have claimed the plan is being “railroaded through” with “minimal oversight”.


Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

The total bill for the local authority’s highest earners has risen five fold in the last five years.


Warning of disruption as Far North Line set to close for 3 weeks

Warning of disruption as Far North Line set to close for 3 weeks

Disruption is expected later this month when the Far North Line is closed for three weeks as part of a major upgrade of the track.


Calum MacPhail vs Torridon team up for major Inverness festive gig

Calum MacPhail vs Torridon team up for major Inverness festive gig

The “biggest Christmas party the Highlands have ever seen” has been promised after musicians Calum MacPhail and Torridon announced a joint gig.


A9 works in Caithness to see 10mph overnight convoys

A9 works in Caithness to see 10mph overnight convoys

Works to improve the surface of the A9 near Dunbeath will see 10mph convoys and lane closures from next week.


BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Rhubarb’s ancient medicinal qualities were used to cure all ills

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Rhubarb’s ancient medicinal qualities were used to cure all ills

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


New book tells of Edwardian con artist and her life in the fast lane

New book tells of Edwardian con artist and her life in the fast lane

The true story of Violet Charlesworth, a notorious Edwardian confidence trickster, is revealed in a new book from Dunbeath-based Whittles Publishing.


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