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Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

03 December 2024

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.


Work under way at new £3.1m Hollywood Bowl centre in Inverness with opening date announced

Work under way at new £3.1m Hollywood Bowl centre in Inverness with opening date announced

Work under way at new £3.1m Hollywood Bowl centre in Inverness with opening date announced

03 December 2024

The new £3.1 million Hollywood Bowl is designed to be a family entertainment centre.


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.


Master distiller’s remarkable 50-year career honoured with release of special single malt whisky

Master distiller’s remarkable 50-year career honoured with release of special single malt whisky

Master distiller’s remarkable 50-year career honoured with release of special single malt whisky

20 November 2024

A master distiller’s remarkable five-decade career in the Scotch whisky industry has been honoured.


Call for wannabe journalists: Apply to become a trainee community news reporter

Call for wannabe journalists: Apply to become a trainee community news reporter

Call for wannabe journalists: Apply to become a trainee community news reporter

19 November 2024

If you have ever wanted to become a journalist, applications are now open for a new scheme that could mark the start of your dream career.


Family-owned business marks milestone with ‘party to end all parties’

Family-owned business marks milestone with ‘party to end all parties’

Family-owned business marks milestone with ‘party to end all parties’

19 November 2024

A long-established business has marked its 70th anniversary with a special celebration.


New majority stake holder in Aviemore environmental engineering firm

New majority stake holder in Aviemore environmental engineering firm

New majority stake holder in Aviemore environmental engineering firm

18 November 2024

Dalfaber based McGowan Group becomes part of BRUSH Engineering Solutions


Bus drivers secure wage win ending strike threat

Bus drivers secure wage win ending strike threat

Bus drivers secure wage win ending strike threat

18 November 2024

Unite the union says this pay dispute should send a warning that workers must be properly valued.


Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

15 November 2024

A Highland woman has started a charity to give dignifying help to those living in clothes poverty.


MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

15 November 2024

Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.


Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

14 November 2024

They relate to charges and their implications for both residents staying locally and small operators.


MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

14 November 2024

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?


Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

14 November 2024

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.


MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast and station will share same programmes as Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast and station will share same programmes as Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast and station will share same programmes as Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen

13 November 2024

Aviemore star’s breakfast show is being axed signalling end to MFR's last regular local production


Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

11 November 2024

A new Highland scheme aimed at helping support people into work has launched its website.


Leader of Scottish Labour party says on visit he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

Leader of Scottish Labour party says on visit he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

Leader of Scottish Labour party says on visit he wants to ‘deliver for the Highlands’

09 November 2024

Anas Sarwar was the keynote speaker at a Prosper event at Inverness’ Kingsmills Hotel


EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

08 November 2024

Otherwise known as a visitor levy, should it happen, it would see the Highlands follow destinations in Europe that charge additional tax per night.


The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

08 November 2024

Hospitality fears it could put people off visiting but others question why locals foot the bill for mass tourism.


Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

07 November 2024

MP Angus MacDonald warns impacts will also be felt by ‘many care homes, pharmacies, doctors surgeries and dentist clinics’.


Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

05 November 2024

Two banning orders were made this year so far and at least £2600 in fines issued.


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