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Bridge closure incidents highlight need to step up mental health support, says campaigner Speedo Mick

08 January 2023
Bridge closure incidents highlight need to step up mental health support, says campaigner Speedo Mick

Bridge closure incidents highlight need to step up mental health support, says campaigner Speedo Mick

08 January 2023

A spate of incidents that have forced closure of the A9 Kessock Bridge has thrown the spotlight on the importance of tackling mental health issues.


PICTURES: Strongmen brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman make a big splashwith New Year's Day dip

08 January 2023
PICTURES: Strongmen brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman make a big splashwith New Year's Day dip

PICTURES: Strongmen brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman make a big splashwith New Year's Day dip

08 January 2023

It's probably fair to say that you need to be made of sterner stuff to take a dip in the sea on New Year's Day.


Speedo Mick says he's feeling the love as epic stomp heads through Easter Ross

08 January 2023
Speedo Mick says he's feeling the love as epic stomp heads through Easter Ross

Speedo Mick says he's feeling the love as epic stomp heads through Easter Ross

08 January 2023

head-turning fundraiser Speedo Mick continued his bone-chilling walk through Ross-shire today with a special message to his supporters.


Met Office issues weather warning as gale-force winds forecast for Highlands

07 January 2023
Met Office issues weather warning as gale-force winds forecast for Highlands

Met Office issues weather warning as gale-force winds forecast for Highlands

07 January 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind for the Highlands with gale force gusts expected in places.


New image shared in police appeal over missing man (43) whose vehicle has been found in Caithness

07 January 2023
New image shared in police appeal over missing man (43) whose vehicle has been found in Caithness

New image shared in police appeal over missing man (43) whose vehicle has been found in Caithness

07 January 2023

Police in the Highlands have shared another image of a 43-year-old man who has not been seen or heard from in over a week.


UPDATE: Kessock Bridge reopens to traffic after six-hour closure

06 January 2023
UPDATE: Kessock Bridge reopens to traffic after six-hour closure

UPDATE: Kessock Bridge reopens to traffic after six-hour closure

06 January 2023

It was the second time in 24 hours that the key A9 link was closed due to a police incident.


Wester Ross mum leads bowel cancer awareness campaign: 'Our world exploded with this news'

06 January 2023
Wester Ross mum leads bowel cancer awareness campaign: 'Our world exploded with this news'

Wester Ross mum leads bowel cancer awareness campaign: 'Our world exploded with this news'

06 January 2023

An Achiltibuie woman is raising awareness of bowel cancer in younger people after fighting for a diagnosis when she realised something wasn't right.


Mikeysline reaches out for volunteers in Highlands

06 January 2023
Mikeysline reaches out for volunteers in Highlands

Mikeysline reaches out for volunteers in Highlands

06 January 2023

A Highland charity offering lifeline support to people suffering mental distress in the Highlands is on the lookout for volunteers.


MISSING: Police 'extremely concerned' for wellbeing of man missing in Highlands as vehicle located

06 January 2023
MISSING: Police 'extremely concerned' for wellbeing of man missing in Highlands as vehicle located

MISSING: Police 'extremely concerned' for wellbeing of man missing in Highlands as vehicle located

06 January 2023

Police in the Highlands are appealing for help to trace a man who has been reported missing from the Carlisle area.


WATCH: Speedo Mick makes it to Tain in the rain

05 January 2023
WATCH: Speedo Mick makes it to Tain in the rain

WATCH: Speedo Mick makes it to Tain in the rain

05 January 2023

The Speedo-wearing fundraising legend is now turning heads in Tain after reaching the royal burgh in rainy conditions.


WEATHER WARNING: High wind alert issued by Met Office for Highlands

05 January 2023
WEATHER WARNING: High wind alert issued by Met Office for Highlands

WEATHER WARNING: High wind alert issued by Met Office for Highlands

05 January 2023

It's the latest in a series of weather warnings over the past week – this time it's for wind.


Evergreen rockers Iron Maiden honoured with Royal Mail stamp of approval

05 January 2023
Evergreen rockers Iron Maiden honoured with Royal Mail stamp of approval

Evergreen rockers Iron Maiden honoured with Royal Mail stamp of approval

05 January 2023

The band has sold 100 million records and 2500 live performances – and now they've got the Royal Mail stamp of approval.


Driver caution urged on slippery Highland routes

05 January 2023
Driver caution urged on slippery Highland routes

Driver caution urged on slippery Highland routes

05 January 2023

A widespread frost has contributed to icy conditions in many parts.


WATCH: Could your discarded Christmas tree become a winter haven for struggling wildlife?

04 January 2023
WATCH: Could your discarded Christmas tree become a winter haven for struggling wildlife?

WATCH: Could your discarded Christmas tree become a winter haven for struggling wildlife?

04 January 2023

If you're feeling guilty about throwing out your Christmas tree this week, consider this alternative.


These baby names are set to be popular choices in 2023

03 January 2023
These baby names are set to be popular choices in 2023

These baby names are set to be popular choices in 2023

03 January 2023

Would you be – or were you – influenced by popular trends or did you stick to tradition or something you always fancied?


Dingwall Mart verdict: Keen bidding but 'more could easily have been sold'

03 January 2023
Dingwall Mart verdict: Keen bidding but 'more could easily have been sold'

Dingwall Mart verdict: Keen bidding but 'more could easily have been sold'

03 January 2023

'A very unsatisfactory number of ewes sold to a full company of buyers who were keen to obtain numbers.'


Highland weather warning for rain as Met Office alert flags possibility of localised flooding

03 January 2023
Highland weather warning for rain as Met Office alert flags possibility of localised flooding

Highland weather warning for rain as Met Office alert flags possibility of localised flooding

03 January 2023

The latest Met Office weather warning – this time for rain – kicks in at 2pm.


Man to be charged in connection with three-vehicle Highland smash as police issue witness appeal

02 January 2023
Man to be charged in connection with three-vehicle Highland smash as police issue witness appeal

Man to be charged in connection with three-vehicle Highland smash as police issue witness appeal

02 January 2023

The accident happened on New Year's Day and resulted in three people being taken to hospital for treatment.


Award-winning Highland designer pays tribute to iconic 'Queen of Tartan' heroine

01 January 2023
Award-winning Highland designer pays tribute to iconic 'Queen of Tartan' heroine

Award-winning Highland designer pays tribute to iconic 'Queen of Tartan' heroine

01 January 2023

An award-winning Black Isle designer who has established a name for herself around the world has paid tribute to a 'heroine' who inspired her.


Easter Ross rotarians help deliver festive hamper boost

30 December 2022
Easter Ross rotarians help deliver festive hamper boost

Easter Ross rotarians help deliver festive hamper boost

30 December 2022

The big-hearted initiative was well supported and has reached out across the area.


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