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Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

20 May 2025

It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.


Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

16 May 2025

Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.


Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

15 May 2025

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others’


Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

Over 1700 struggling Highland households sought help from Energy Advice Scotland in the last year

05 May 2025

The Highland Council area ranked fourth in Scotland amounting to 7.5% of all total inquiries to the charity.


VE DAY: Top secrets shared at last: grand old lady of Grantown’s memories of historic day

VE DAY: Top secrets shared at last: grand old lady of Grantown’s memories of historic day

VE DAY: Top secrets shared at last: grand old lady of Grantown’s memories of historic day

05 May 2025

WATCH: Parklands residents from Highland and Moray share their stories


Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

Whisky festival celebrates record-breaking year

01 May 2025

Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Spirit of Speyside has announced another year of increased sales, with nearly 9,000 tickets sold.


PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

PICTURES: Battle of Culloden remembered with memorial service and events

20 April 2025

The brave men who fell at the Battle of Culloden were remembered with a moving tribute at the annual memorial service on Saturday morning.


‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

03 April 2025

Highland News & Media editor Megan Carr has shared how a sudden thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life forever.


OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

OPINION: Learning during furlough was a way out of a dark place

22 March 2025

Federica Stefani shares her story of being a furloughed reporter during lockdown.


Survivor speaks out about sexual abuse committed by sports coach

Survivor speaks out about sexual abuse committed by sports coach

Survivor speaks out about sexual abuse committed by sports coach

18 March 2025

The survivor said: “Robbie Paulin was my coach, he was my best friend… he is my sexual assaulter.”


‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

‘This is for all parents and carers like me’ - proud dad is named Carer of the Year

16 March 2025

It was an emotional night for an Inverness-based dad who was named Carer of the Year at Friday’s Highland Heroes Awards 2025.


Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

16 March 2025

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.


‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

16 March 2025

The pioneering success of a health rehabilitation team offering “a second chance at life” earned special recognition at Highland Heroes.


‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

15 March 2025

Elaine Maciver admitted that being announced Primary Teacher of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025 was ‘a bit overwhelming’.


‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

‘She’s a winner!’ - courage in the face of health challenges wins teenager brave child title

15 March 2025

Highland Heroes win is a huge boost for inspiring young woman.


3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

3000 roll up sleeves to help blood campaign - so far

12 March 2025

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.


First salmon catch of the season on the River Spey

First salmon catch of the season on the River Spey

First salmon catch of the season on the River Spey

13 February 2025

River is ‘toasted’ with whisky as the fishing season begins.


Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants

Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants

Bid to cut Highland Council rent hike by 2% fails despite fears it will cause ‘hardship’ for tenants

13 February 2025

The administration argues the rise is needed to fund maintenance, repairs, and debt.


Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser raises £78,000… and counting!

09 February 2025

Delighted organisers of a charity fashion show have hailed the “inspirational models” after the latest Catwalk for a Cause raised £78,000 & counting!


Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

Moving tribute paid to late journalist Neil MacPhail after awards honour his 50-year career

08 February 2025

A moving tribute has been paid by a prestigious industry competition to a “one in a million” journalist who passed away late last year.


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