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Have Your Say by Frank To: College lecturer speaks about his involvement in project to upcycle illegal firearms into artwork

For most people, doing noble humanitarian deeds is a natural thing to do – like with Greta Thunberg and her social activism in climate change.

Never forget to look up and take on challenges

Never forget to look up and take on challenges

In the new Netflix movie Don’t Look Up a massive comet heads earthwards, threatening our planet with catastrophic damage.

Our Man in Westminster: Continued to push for action on energy costs

Our Man in Westminster: Continued to push for action on energy costs

MP Drew Hendry says 'the astronomical rise in energy costs the situation is at a crisis point for many families'

Down Memory Lane by Bill McAllister: Confusion and climbing costs hit work to replace the old Ness bridge swept away in the great flood in Inverness

Down Memory Lane by Bill McAllister: Confusion and climbing costs hit work to replace the old Ness bridge swept away in the great flood in Inverness

Confusion and climbing costs meant the wait for a replacement bridge for the one swept away in Inverness’s Great Flood dragged on for six years.

While I have Your Attention by Charles Bannerman: New hydro scheme in Inverness is easier on the eyes than the Gathering Place

While I have Your Attention by Charles Bannerman: New hydro scheme in Inverness is easier on the eyes than the Gathering Place

During my runs on the West Link Road, it’s been intriguing to follow progress of the new hydro-electric scheme at the far end of Canal Park.

Charlie Christie – St Johnstone’s dream season now a nightmare

Charlie Christie – St Johnstone’s dream season now a nightmare

Double cup winners last season. But St Johnstone are in trouble of going down.

Opinion: Importance of wind projects for the economic growth of the Highlands and Islands could be immense, say SCDI

Opinion: Importance of wind projects for the economic growth of the Highlands and Islands could be immense, say SCDI

Opinion: SCDI's man in the Highlands sees positive start to 2022 as Covid restrictions ease and ScotWind winning bids create new opportunities

Politics Matters: Courage under fire enhances MSP’s credibility

26 January 2022

Politics Matters: Courage under fire enhances MSP’s credibility

26 January 2022

David Stewart says 'I feel confident that I can refute Jacob Rees-Mogg’s description of Douglas Ross as lightweight’

Inside Holyrood: Rent control will tackle the rural depopulation crisis

Inside Holyrood: Rent control will tackle the rural depopulation crisis

MSP Ariane Burgess says the move will help by 'preventing young people being priced out of the communities they grew up in'

Important to get to the heart of a very serious problem

Important to get to the heart of a very serious problem

Bunty was a six-year-old Newfoundland dog lagging on her usual walks and becoming more breathless.

There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19

24 January 2022

There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19

24 January 2022

There is a legion of volunteers, many veteran Armed Forces personnel, continuing to help with vaccines rollout.

Doc's advice on indigestion

Doc's advice on indigestion

Ask the Doctor deals with a common question from patients - how to deal with indigestion.

Christian Viewpoint: John Dempster ponders the workings of the human brain and the implications of research on thinking about God

Christian Viewpoint: John Dempster ponders the workings of the human brain and the implications of research on thinking about God

“To be human,” writes Iain McGilchrist, “ is to feel a deep gravitational pull towards something ineffable”.

Inverness's Great Flood remembered

Inverness's Great Flood remembered

The Great Flood of Inverness of 1849 washed away the Ness Bridge and made hundreds homeless.

Our Man in Holyrood: Extra teachers is the best way to support youngsters

Our Man in Holyrood: Extra teachers is the best way to support youngsters