Happier highlights of 2022: June

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 June:

• Work to start soon on £11 million rural and veterinary innovation centre heralding further jobs boost

Hundreds of jobs are set to be created at Inverness Campus in the coming years as key projects come to fruition and development continues.

• PICTURES: Popular tea dance event finally returned after a two-year hiatus

The Inverness Senior Social Tea Dance took place to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

• You’re welcome in the Highlands

A Ukrainian family, who fled their devastated Mariupol home because of the Russian invasion, arrived safely in Inverness.

• PICTURES: 'Wonderful' return of Inverness Provincial Mòd

It had been three years since it was last possible to hold an in-person event.

• Kirkhill Primary School pupil Brody MacIver becomes US Kids Golf European champion

Brody MacIver proved he is one of the biggest young prospects in golf.

• PICTURES: Crowds enjoy brilliant day at Piping Inverness 2022

Almost 100 pipe bands from across the world helped stir the soul with a slew of great performances at the return of Piping Inverness.

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