Human Interest

A Nairn resident has called for the police to receive more education on how to handle incidents involving neurodivergent, disabled and LGBTQ+ people.

A new BBC series, Inside Barlinnie, features archive footage of the prison’s execution chamber from a film one of our journalists made in the 1990s.

An Inverness cafe owner has spoken about how she fled a fire in which her former partner died and how she is trying to put her life back together.

The pupil support assistant from Cromarty had to take years away from music due to ill health and family circumstances.

An amputee who became a world para badminton champion is seeking to expose the dire state of NHS Highland’s prosthetics service.

A Fortrose Academy pupil (12) has scooped a prestigious national award for her fundraising work for a charity close to her heart.

Four fabulous ladies with a combined age of 335 got together to celebrate their autumn birthdays on South Loch Ness-side.

We hear from a range of students including a woman whose guide dog was always on the lookout for food.

A nurse working in NHS Highland with over 30 years of experience, raised two patient safety concerns.

Something in my Eye has received its official launch after being premiered at this year’s Belladrum festival.

‘To be standing here receiving this award beside Keith, who ultimately saved my life, is quite surreal.’

An 81-year-old took a trip along Dunnet beach for the first time in 17 years thanks to a beach buggy wheelchair with big blow-up tyres.

A sharp increase in applications for battery energy storage units (BESS) east of Nairn has raised fears about safety.

Ness Factor 2024 contestant Charlie Simmonds has been blown away by people’s generosity as he raises money for Highland Hospice.

Album is dedicated to his younger brother who died in the River Foyers by Loch Ness.

A grand total of £3000 was raised at a gathering of scooter enthusiasts who enjoyed a weekend of fun and fundraising near Inverness.

An Inverness mum who named her daughter after the "superhero" nurse who took care of her has spoken of her gratitude.

Jacqui’s life was saved twice by donors, including one occasion which turned out to be the best Christmas present anyone could ask for…

Intrigued Highlanders may have the chance to appear on screen after it emerged that a mystery Netflix thriller will be filming in the Inverness area.

Special workshops are now being held to help aspiring stand-up comedians.