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Funeral announced for tireless public servant Janet Home MBE

Funeral announced for tireless public servant Janet Home MBE

Funeral announced for tireless public servant Janet Home MBE

13 October 2024

Tributes have also flooded in for the Inverness community stalwart, whose funeral will take place on Tuesday.


‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

‘I struggled with the diagnosis more than I thought I would’

13 October 2024

Dopamine Dolls co-founder Ashley Hope shares her experience of getting an ADHD diagnosis during the condition’s awareness month.


Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

Heart attack hero honoured after shinty match ended in life and death battle

12 October 2024

A lifesaver has been honoured after a shinty match on a pitch at Castle Leod near Strathpeffer turned into a life and death drama.


‘I feel like the police look at me and they try to see criminality’

‘I feel like the police look at me and they try to see criminality’

‘I feel like the police look at me and they try to see criminality’

10 October 2024

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


WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

WATCH: ‘Hanging with Frank was my first serious film’ – Grim tales from Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber highlighted in new BBC series

09 October 2024

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.


‘As the shock wears off, you realise the full impact of it’ - cafe owner tries to rebuild life after escaping fatal flat blaze

‘As the shock wears off, you realise the full impact of it’ - cafe owner tries to rebuild life after escaping fatal flat blaze

‘As the shock wears off, you realise the full impact of it’ - cafe owner tries to rebuild life after escaping fatal flat blaze

08 October 2024

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.


Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

Charity single release makes Ness Factor contestant feel like she has already won

06 October 2024

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


VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

VIDEO + INTERVIEW: Former badminton world champion challenges NHS Highland on ‘abysmal’ care causing agony and distress for amputees

06 October 2024

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


Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

Fortrose girl (12) scoops award after fundraising for charity close to her heart

05 October 2024

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


Ladies who lunch celebrate combined age of 335 at Loch Ness venue

Ladies who lunch celebrate combined age of 335 at Loch Ness venue

Ladies who lunch celebrate combined age of 335 at Loch Ness venue

05 October 2024

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


Graduates - including brave cancer survivor - share their stories

Graduates - including brave cancer survivor - share their stories

Graduates - including brave cancer survivor - share their stories

04 October 2024

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


‘My family life was held in limbo’ - former NHS Highland whistleblower shares her story

‘My family life was held in limbo’ - former NHS Highland whistleblower shares her story

‘My family life was held in limbo’ - former NHS Highland whistleblower shares her story

02 October 2024

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


Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

Callum Beattie launches ‘most important record of my career’ in aid of Mikeysline

01 October 2024

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


Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

Highland firefighter who saved SFRS colleague’s life after shinty pitch cardiac arrest collects award

01 October 2024

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


PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

01 October 2024

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.


Safety fears over energy storage plans in Nairn as five planned east of town centre

Safety fears over energy storage plans in Nairn as five planned east of town centre

Safety fears over energy storage plans in Nairn as five planned east of town centre

01 October 2024

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


‘I have found that the people with less seem to give more’

‘I have found that the people with less seem to give more’

‘I have found that the people with less seem to give more’

28 September 2024

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


Inverness singer-songwriter opens up about album delayed 10 years by tragedy and other difficulties in his life

Inverness singer-songwriter opens up about album delayed 10 years by tragedy and other difficulties in his life

Inverness singer-songwriter opens up about album delayed 10 years by tragedy and other difficulties in his life

28 September 2024

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


PICTURES: Scooter enthusiasts travel from across Britain for Inverness event in aid of hospice

PICTURES: Scooter enthusiasts travel from across Britain for Inverness event in aid of hospice

PICTURES: Scooter enthusiasts travel from across Britain for Inverness event in aid of hospice

27 September 2024

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


Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

Daughter named after ‘superhero’ nurse who helped parents through ‘darkest days’

27 September 2024

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


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