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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.


More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

14 November 2024

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.


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


Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

11 November 2024

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.


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


‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

09 November 2024

Ahead of the Highland Cross handover night on Thursday, John Davidson asks the benefitting charities about the impact of the event on the work they do


Texas and Paul Heaton to headline Belladrum 2025

Texas and Paul Heaton to headline Belladrum 2025

Texas and Paul Heaton to headline Belladrum 2025

08 November 2024

“Both Texas and Paul Heaton will be guaranteed to deliver some of the biggest sing-along moments in Bella history,” say organisers.


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’.


Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

05 November 2024

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.


Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

Bollards placed on Academy Street four years ago have been removed

04 November 2024

Work has started on Academy Street, with the bollards now removed that were installed during Covid.


Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness knit handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies

04 November 2024

Staff and prisoners at HMP Inverness have been knitting handmade hats, scarves, and cardigans for newborn babies to spread warmth this winter.


Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 revealed

02 November 2024

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024 were announced at a prestigious ceremony at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness.


Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

31 October 2024

A new community benefit society, led locally, will push for increased community ownership of renewables, from solar and wind to battery storage.


10 spooky ghostly encounters from the files of Highland Paranormal

10 spooky ghostly encounters from the files of Highland Paranormal

10 spooky ghostly encounters from the files of Highland Paranormal

31 October 2024

To mark Halloween, a team of paranormal investigators have been sharing details about some of their spooky encounters with the Highlands' spectres


‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

31 October 2024

Highland Paranormal, which have just celebrated their 14th anniversary, have been sharing some of their ghostly encounters with the great beyond


‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

‘We deal with some pretty terrified people’: Paranormal investigators relive ghostly encounters

30 October 2024

Highland Paranormal, which have just celebrated their 14th anniversary, have been sharing some of their ghostly encounters with the great beyond.


UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

UK Budget announcement will ‘undoubtedly’ have adverse impacts on Highland businesses

30 October 2024

Today’s UK Budget may have an adverse impact on Highland businesses.


Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

Highlander on being the first black man to conquer all the Munros—and how his grief became a catalyst for change

29 October 2024

When David Solomon set off to climb Ben Nevis, he was looking for an escape in the midst of lockdown. Little did he know he would make history.


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