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Have you met Jay Wilson?

If you’re reading this, you’re already winning; you are consuming local media.

I wouldn’t trade places with her for the world; or even for what’s left of the Commonwealth.

The new cycling rules aren’t, in fact, new at all.

Nicky Marr tells of her unexpected trip in the French alps last week

Nicky Marr shares her views on recent global headlines – Downing Street parties, Prince Andrew and Novak Djokovic.

Hands up if you don’t sniff the milk before making a cup of tea?

Nicky Marr tells us about the handful of intentions she has set for herself for January.

As we say goodbye (good riddance?) to 2021, it’s a great time to reflect on the best and worst parts of the year.

Have you tried to have a conversation with anyone recently without the C-word coming up?

There’s a copy of Charlie Mackesy’s book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on the table beside my bed, and I read it from time to time.

"Since I last wrote, I have had a brush with the law, and have been issued with a fine to pay."

Looking back on 25 years as a mum, have I learnt anything at all?

Nicky Marr had a family gathering at the weekend, in hometown, Stonehaven.

'When it comes to grass fed beef, we always thought that meant it came from cattle that just ate grass'

'As this was so close to Armistice Day only one phrase came to mind. Lions led by donkeys!'

“As much as we might think we know about the impact that Maggie’s Highlands and the Highland Hospice must have on the people - we haven’t got a clue."

Nicky Marr looks forward to four major awards this season -The Shires, Highland Business Awards, Moray & Banffshire Heroes and Highland Heroes

'From Scotland to the Arctic and Brazil, we’ve never been more connected and in need of each other'

'When I first walked up Glenfeshie more than 30 years ago the access was much better than today'