Happier highlights of 2022: December

Some media may focus on doom and gloom but we like to share positive stories about people in our communities.

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Here's a selection from December:

• Thanks for your generous support for Maggie's Highlands in Inverness

Cancer charity thanked everyone who has donated to its online festive fundraising appeal.

• Guide published on where to find warm spaces and other help

Faith groups and community organisations in Inverness have joined forces to publish a guide to where people struggling to heat their homes can access a free warm space.

• Cooking up a storm for families in Inverness

Inverness-based good cause Food for Families has swung into action for its 12th winter.

• Give the present of blood at Christmas

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) was asking for new Highland blood donors, particularly in Inverness.

• Free meals for kids offer

A famous Inverness culinary institution has announced it is offering free meals for kids throughout the winter.

• PICTURES: Still Game's Jack and Victor meet fans

Actors Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill drew a crowd when they visited an Inverness convenience store.

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