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Iona M.J. MacDonald


Trainee Community Reporter

Iona MacDonald is a trainee community reporter. She joined Highland News and Media in 2022. Iona is part of the Community News Project funded by Meta and receiving NCTJ training through Glasgow Clyde College.

Iona M.J. MacDonald

Accident ‘likely caused by dumped grey water’ left motorcyclist ‘in pain every day’

25 July 2024
Accident ‘likely caused by dumped grey water’ left motorcyclist ‘in pain every day’

Accident ‘likely caused by dumped grey water’ left motorcyclist ‘in pain every day’

25 July 2024

An NC500 motorcyclist who suffered 18 fractures and has been left “in pain every day” due to an accident believes it was caused by grey water waste.


Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

24 July 2024
Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

Police reveal individual was spiked at Belladrum 2022 — here are the signs you’ve been spiked

24 July 2024

The warning follows from an inquiry which reveals a report of the “horrific” crime was made to the police in relation to the 2022 event.


Dingwall’s Joanne Ross gears up for gig at her ‘first ever Belladrum’

20 July 2024
Dingwall’s Joanne Ross gears up for gig at her ‘first ever Belladrum’

Dingwall’s Joanne Ross gears up for gig at her ‘first ever Belladrum’

20 July 2024

Dingwall Ness Factor star Joanne Ross is gearing up for her first ever Belladrum, with a prime-time gig slot at the 25,000-person festival.


Parents’ plea to find daughter (29) missing in the Highlands and ‘very vulnerable’

19 July 2024
Parents’ plea to find daughter (29) missing in the Highlands and ‘very vulnerable’

Parents’ plea to find daughter (29) missing in the Highlands and ‘very vulnerable’

19 July 2024

Mary Sweetman from west Wales, is autistic “very vulnerable” according to her parents. Contact was last made with Mary on July 2.


Franz Ferdinand to play gig at Strathpeffer Pavilion this September

17 July 2024
Franz Ferdinand to play gig at Strathpeffer Pavilion this September

Franz Ferdinand to play gig at Strathpeffer Pavilion this September

17 July 2024

Glasgow-based indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, is set to play in Strathpeffer as a part of their Live in Scotland Tour this September.


Muir of Ord and Fortrose bakeries featured in list of world’s best pastry shops

10 July 2024
Muir of Ord and Fortrose bakeries featured in list of world’s best pastry shops

Muir of Ord and Fortrose bakeries featured in list of world’s best pastry shops

10 July 2024

Ross-shire’s Bad Girl Bakery and Bakhoos Bakery have been awarded a spot in a prestigious list of the best pastry shops in the world.


PICTURES: Inverness journalist shares top tips with primary school youngsters

09 July 2024
PICTURES: Inverness journalist shares top tips with primary school youngsters

PICTURES: Inverness journalist shares top tips with primary school youngsters

09 July 2024

Pupils were given an insight into what it’s like being a journalist.


THE WAY I SEE IT: Not voting is, by far, the most stupid option of all

04 July 2024
THE WAY I SEE IT: Not voting is, by far, the most stupid option of all

THE WAY I SEE IT: Not voting is, by far, the most stupid option of all

04 July 2024

Iona MacDonald will cast her vote in a general election for the first time today - and she has one big take home message to share right now.


Highland voters ‘frustrated and angry’ over ‘inability to vote’ after postal ballot delays

28 June 2024
Highland voters ‘frustrated and angry’ over ‘inability to vote’ after postal ballot delays

Highland voters ‘frustrated and angry’ over ‘inability to vote’ after postal ballot delays

28 June 2024

“Frustrated and angry” Highlanders have spoken out about the delays in receiving their postal vote, meaning they won’t get a say in the election.


Parklands under fire over 40% fees increase woman believes is ‘breach of contract’

27 June 2024
Parklands under fire over 40% fees increase woman believes is ‘breach of contract’

Parklands under fire over 40% fees increase woman believes is ‘breach of contract’

27 June 2024

Shona Reed has seen fees for her father - who lives in Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose - increase by 40 per cent over the past two years.


Cromarty-raised singer to play gig at ‘legendary’ Glastonbury Festival

25 June 2024
Cromarty-raised singer to play gig at ‘legendary’ Glastonbury Festival

Cromarty-raised singer to play gig at ‘legendary’ Glastonbury Festival

25 June 2024

Born in Wick and raised on the Black Isle, Tamzene Allison-Power (27) is preparing to play at one of the world’s most renowned musical event.


NC500 request local opinions in bid to ‘reduce negative impacts of tourism’

24 June 2024
NC500 request local opinions in bid to ‘reduce negative impacts of tourism’

NC500 request local opinions in bid to ‘reduce negative impacts of tourism’

24 June 2024

The NC500 have claimed they “want to reduce the negative impacts of tourism”, as they ask for feedback from locals in anew survey.


Netflix star actress Lily Collins hits the NC500 in Highland getaway

03 June 2024
Netflix star actress Lily Collins hits the NC500 in Highland getaway

Netflix star actress Lily Collins hits the NC500 in Highland getaway

03 June 2024

Netflix Emily in Paris star actress Lily Collins hits the NC500 in Highland getaway


A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

16 May 2024
A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

16 May 2024

MSP Rhoda Grant stated that the A9 road “north of Inverness must not be forgotten”, as she calls for more safety work to be carried out.


13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

07 May 2024
13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

07 May 2024

13% of Highland children waited over a year for mental health treatment after being referred to CAMHS.


Pilot whale dies on Highland shores after becoming stranded

06 May 2024
Pilot whale dies on Highland shores after becoming stranded

Pilot whale dies on Highland shores after becoming stranded

06 May 2024

A pilot whale which became stranded on Firemore Beach, north of Gairloch, has died.


North Kessock Primary’s new ‘garden teacher’ determined to ‘normalise outdoor learning’

03 May 2024
North Kessock Primary’s new ‘garden teacher’ determined to ‘normalise outdoor learning’

North Kessock Primary’s new ‘garden teacher’ determined to ‘normalise outdoor learning’

03 May 2024

The new teacher says: “All the pupils are really enthusiastic, and you don’t need to tell them what the benefits are – they know.”


‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

21 April 2024
‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

21 April 2024

“I also won’t miss getting up at 6am every morning!”


PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

20 April 2024
PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

20 April 2024

Ross and Cromarty-based charity, Fox and Friends, hosts funday to “bring communities together”.


NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

18 April 2024
NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

18 April 2024

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool has seen a new sign pop-up for a rather exotic animal.


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