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To me the future will be bright only if we all come together to grasp the thistle, says our columnist.

Readers on one of the stories to have hit the headlines in recent days.

Hs highly motivated campaign team were prepared to go to extraordinary lengths on his behalf over an unprecedented period of time, says our columnist.

All political parties will want to see a major improvement in the process when its Scottish Parliament elections, says our columnist.

Had he been up against a less formidable, energetic and convincing challenger he might have resisted the anti-SNP tsunami, says our columnist.

One of the Highlands’ most important care providers calls for proper government support for the sector.

Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire MP Angus MacDonald says how the election was won, in his own words.

The Liberal Democrats’ Angus MacDonald won a major victory in the newly formed Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire seat.

You have to be “in it to win it”, says our columnist.

What they’ve come up with to grab the customers is a cracker, which is cleaner, more economical and faster, says our columnist.

Readers share their views of city life and what has been making the headlines.

Reluctance may be because of embarrassment or perhaps a culture of not bothering people with problems, says our columnist.

It allows you to find self-worth based not on achievement but on the love of God, says our columnist.

Tournament has showcased a certain style of football.

The push to drastically reduce car use will inevitably result in a reduction in the number of people accessing the city centre, says our columnist.

I've had my fill of NHS horror stories, and don't want to consume any more, says our columnist.

Readers respond to stories making the headlines.

Rachel Smart takes a stroll around the forest and hill at Abriachan and discovers a trail of 17 Global Goals

Beautiful pictures taken by our readers.

Some of the interior is made from recycled material, such as old plastic bottles.