Human Interest

Former BBC and MFR journalist Jackie O’Brien will receive this year’s Barron Trophy, recognising outstanding journalism achievements in the Highlands.

Most of the people you’ll see in a blood donation session are actually donor carers rather than nurses. But what does that mean? And what do they do?

The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.

The march through the city was launched after a meeting between hospitality businesses and the council at Eden Court.

Twin teenagers and their father made it a family affair when they gave blood just after the turn of the year.

The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 30 winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping £345,000 between them.

The professional strongman from Invergordon revealed that he was one of the men wearing a mask in episode 6.

Altnaharra, Loch Glascarnoch, Lairg and Aviemore all saw the mercury plunging to negative double digits.

The past 12 months proved to be another very busy year for our team, writes the Highland Archive Service.

The sheriff said: “He was clearly a much loved son, brother and partner and a very highly regarded soldier, both by his peers and senior officers.”

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 1000 mark.

The mighty Atlantic is in the sights of a Black Isle woman after she and three others announced plans to row the entire ocean for charity.

Will you make giving blood - or plasma - one of your new year resolutions?

One of the main actors in this year’s pantomime has opened up on the impact they hope to have as a non-binary character.

“I’ve always wanted to give blood, but life has had a habit of getting in the way.”

Christmas is nearly upon us and you may very well still be looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary.

It has been listed online for just under £3 million - which will be a significant return on the £10 she spent entering the Omaze competition.

First Minister John Swinney has been invited to travel between Caithness and Inverness to see what patients experience travelling for healthcare.

Exactly 10 years after same-sex marriage became legal, the first couple in the Highlands to get a civil partnership reflects on the progress made.

One of the components of blood, plasma can be used for a range of treatments, including boosting the immune system of cancer sufferers.