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Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.

Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

Getting set to retire, Dr Tim Allison looks back on challenges and stresses the importance of small changes.

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

Powers to introduce a cruise ship levy have been proposed at Holyrood. Trudy Morris of Caithness Chamber of Commerce warns of unintended consequences

MARK GILBERT: ‘It was a massive decision to move to Torrisdale so far away from the life I had down south’

Mark Gilbert moved to Torrisdale on the north coast of Sutherland around 10 years ago.

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Someone once had the idea of chipping away at stone or using wood to make flatter areas to climb and reduce the chance of falling on a slippery slope.

Rev James Currall: ‘One of the VE Day 80 events that particularly caught my eye was the Liberation Convoy’

As we mark the courage of all those who fought for the freedoms we now enjoy, it’s worth reflecting that peace begins in each of our heart.

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spent two days on the bike with his seven-year-old son and a group of fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a special gathering

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

In their final monthly competition of the season, East Sutherland Camera Club’s members took a trip down memory lane.

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Highland League teams have not had much success in the play-offs.

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.

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Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

MARK GILBERT: ‘It was a massive decision to move to Torrisdale so far away from the life I had down south’

MARK GILBERT: ‘It was a massive decision to move to Torrisdale so far away from the life I had down south’

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Rev James Currall: ‘One of the VE Day 80 events that particularly caught my eye was the Liberation Convoy’

Rev James Currall: ‘One of the VE Day 80 events that particularly caught my eye was the Liberation Convoy’

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

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