Happier highlights of 2022: November

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 November:

• PICTURES: Roaring success for Ness Factor

Classic hits of the 1980s were the soundtrack to the climax of a popular singing competition that generated £108,000 for Highland Hospice.

• WATCH: Kaiden is the king of the swingers for mum

A 10-year-old Inverness boy took the plunge and bravely faced the prospect of a 40m (132ft) swing off a bridge – to help his mum.

• Volunteer (83) receives top award

Anne McCreadie, who puts in a 40-hour week, to improve the lives of older people in Inverness has been recognised with a national award.

• Community midwife team finds new home

Raigmore Hospital’s community midwife team has relocated into a new community hub in the grounds of New Craigs Hospital in Inverness.

• Budding business boffins take part in mini Dragons' Den

Teams from Millburn Academy, Culloden Academy and Glenurquhart High School took part in Young Enterprise Scotland’s (YES) version of the popular TV series.

• Sending essentials to mums in Ukraine with love

Claire Davidson was sending pre-loved baby boxes and other essential items to babies and their families, caught up in poverty or crisis situations.

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