Happier highlights of 2022: May

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 May:

• PICTURES: Princess Royal officially opens Inverness Creative Academy

The creative hub followed a four-year, £6 million conversion of two properties of historical significance.

• Inverness social hub Johnny Foxes celebrates 25 years

All proceeds from gaming tables went to the Ukranian children’s appeal, after party marked venue's anniversary.

• Skydiving challenge to raise funds for Haven Centre

The mother of a young boy with special needs was among a team of brave volunteers preparing to make a fundraising skydive for a pioneering centre being built in Inverness.

• The Three Little Bakers crowned Scottish Baker of the Year

The Inverness business beat nearly 60 others to take the crown.

• Couple crowned winners at this year's Strictly Inverness competition

Penny O'Brien and Adam Crichton won the much-loved charity dance contest.

• Tom Stoltman is hungry to win six world titles after becoming World Strongest Man for second time

The Invergordon athlete claimed his second world title in Sacramento.

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