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Mum arranges shock Radio 1 live doorstepping for sisters who gave ‘incredible love’ to tragic North Kessock 10 year old

Mum arranges shock Radio 1 live doorstepping for sisters who gave ‘incredible love’ to tragic North Kessock 10 year old

Mum arranges shock Radio 1 live doorstepping for sisters who gave ‘incredible love’ to tragic North Kessock 10 year old

13 December 2024

Two Highland sisters who showed “incredible love” for their terminally ill little brother have been doorstepped by millions of Radio 1 listeners.


Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

Highland donors needed to give life-saving plasma donations

13 December 2024

One of the components of blood, plasma can be used for a range of treatments, including boosting the immune system of cancer sufferers.


Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Inverness connection

Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Inverness connection

Wallace & Gromit’s new movie boasts strong Inverness connection

12 December 2024

Stop motion animation legends Wallace & Gromit’s latest on-screen antics will have an Inverness connection - thanks to Highland composer Lorne Balfe.


WATCH: Callum Beattie helps Mikeysline celebrate nine years of battling mental health stigma

WATCH: Callum Beattie helps Mikeysline celebrate nine years of battling mental health stigma

WATCH: Callum Beattie helps Mikeysline celebrate nine years of battling mental health stigma

10 December 2024

The musician became an ambassador for the charity earlier this year.


‘I often wonder how life can be so cruel to take someone so suddenly’ - Inverness funeral director clocks up 30 years

‘I often wonder how life can be so cruel to take someone so suddenly’ - Inverness funeral director clocks up 30 years

‘I often wonder how life can be so cruel to take someone so suddenly’ - Inverness funeral director clocks up 30 years

08 December 2024

“Seeing the photographs during a funeral can be very moving, as you see the person as they were during their life.”


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

08 December 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos from a snowy Inverness city centre, or do you know anyone who is?


Leading Highland life sciences figure awarded honorary UHI doctorate for achievements

Leading Highland life sciences figure awarded honorary UHI doctorate for achievements

Leading Highland life sciences figure awarded honorary UHI doctorate for achievements

07 December 2024

A leading figure in the Highland life sciences sector has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of the Highlands and Islands


‘Stand aside Mariah Carey and Noddy Holder!’: RNLI’s Kessock crew records Christmas single

‘Stand aside Mariah Carey and Noddy Holder!’: RNLI’s Kessock crew records Christmas single

‘Stand aside Mariah Carey and Noddy Holder!’: RNLI’s Kessock crew records Christmas single

07 December 2024

Lifesaving crew members at a local RNLI base have briefly swapped the sea for singing - after teaming up with a choir to record a Christmas single!


Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘Donors saved our child, we’ll never forget that’

07 December 2024

A mum will be forever grateful to the blood donors who helped ensure supplies were there when her four-year-old daughter badly needed them.


'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

'You're all stars!' Highland Hospice praises 'wonderful' volunteers for the 'amazing work they do'

06 December 2024

The hospice said it “simply could not run” without the wonderful army of volunteers who help make it such a force for good in the Highlands.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to boost blood donations

06 December 2024

Launched last week our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign aims to secure 5000 donations of blood in the Highlands and Moray.


Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

Give Blood, Save Lives: ‘I have to do what I can to give back’

05 December 2024

A nurse has spoken of her drive to give blood, driven both by personal and professional experience.


MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

29 November 2024

MFR legend Tich McCooey signed off today as most locally produced programming at the radio station comes to an end.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

29 November 2024

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

Give Blood, Save Lives: Giving is a ‘good thing to do’

29 November 2024

Only a tiny fraction of those eligible to donate blood actually do so, according to latest figures.


Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

Give Blood, Save Lives: A family who are forever thankful

28 November 2024

Three women from the same family have all received the perfect gift of life saving blood transfusions.


Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

Give Blood, Save Lives: Join our campaign to make a difference

28 November 2024

We’re launching a campaign to secure 5000 pints of donated blood across the Highlands and Moray - and we want you to join us.


Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

26 November 2024

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.


‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024

His engaging wit and infectious giggle endeared him to everyone, but it was his talent as a scribe which was most impressive..


PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

20 November 2024

A Thurso dog owner talked about his anguish and delight after his dog was stolen near Inverness and found a few days later in Elgin.


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