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JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

James Beeson is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (Lejog) to raise funds for a children and young people’s national bereavement charity.

Fossils found in Inverness paving slab came as no surprise to Castletown heritage group

Heritage volunteers in the flagstone village of Castletown have reacted to the discovery of fossils in a Caithness stone in the middle of Inverness.

PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

Ullapool’s biggest community fishing event of the year returned for its 10th anniversary.

Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers are being invited to an event in Thurso to learn more about support that is available.

‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

A Highland MSP has urged the Scottish Government to invest money into making use of buildings already built.

200 cyclists complete 77-mile challenge from Skye Bridge to Kessock Bridge

About 200 cyclists have taken part in a 77-mile event from the Skye Bridge to the Kessock Bridge today (September 7).

Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

A Highland organisation has released the region’s first economic analysis of climate change risks.

Easter Ross book and arts fair scene is set

Names have been revealed and the programme published. Now it’s showtime…

Young Highland Hospice festival of running fundraisers can vie for a £1000 prize

Young entrants at this year’s Baxters Festival of Running are being offered a huge incentive to go the extra mile in fundraising.

Invergordon poised to welcome monsters of the deep over weekend

Big cruise liners expected on Saturday and Sunday at end of another busy week for the Easter ross port.

Ullapool paramedic speaks out about ‘life-saving’ importance of the Sandpiper Trust as two local businesses link to fundraise for the charity

The Seafood Shack and Rhidorroch Distillery will donate all profits from a fundraising day to the Sandpiper Trust.

Silverback Gym teams up with Highland Coast Hotels to offer gym facilities at Brora’s Royal Marine Hotel

Local people can make use of the new gym facilities with memberships and day passes available.

Historic north coast trading centre Burr’s of Tongue revived with opening of new bakery

Niall Furlong and Wing Mong Cheung, who have a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, are running the new bakery.

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Don’t miss the annual TrA8torsEUAnite memorial tractor run which starts from Lochinver harbour at 10am on Saturday.

Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

Lorraine McCall hiked, cycled and travelled by boat non-stop to 231 significant peaks in Scotland known as Grahams.

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‘It was a no-brainer that Joan would be our next local hero’: Dornoch Community Award presented to Joan Bishop

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

Fossils found in Inverness paving slab came as no surprise to Castletown heritage group

Fossils found in Inverness paving slab came as no surprise to Castletown heritage group

PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

200 cyclists complete 77-mile challenge from Skye Bridge to Kessock Bridge

200 cyclists complete 77-mile challenge from Skye Bridge to Kessock Bridge

Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

Easter Ross book and arts fair scene is set

Easter Ross book and arts fair scene is set

Young Highland Hospice festival of running fundraisers can vie for a £1000 prize

Young Highland Hospice festival of running fundraisers can vie for a £1000 prize

Invergordon poised to welcome monsters of the deep over weekend

Invergordon poised to welcome monsters of the deep over weekend

Ullapool paramedic speaks out about ‘life-saving’ importance of the Sandpiper Trust as two local businesses link to fundraise for the charity

Ullapool paramedic speaks out about ‘life-saving’ importance of the Sandpiper Trust as two local businesses link to fundraise for the charity

Silverback Gym teams up with Highland Coast Hotels to offer gym facilities at Brora’s Royal Marine Hotel

Silverback Gym teams up with Highland Coast Hotels to offer gym facilities at Brora’s Royal Marine Hotel

Historic north coast trading centre Burr’s of Tongue revived with opening of new bakery

Historic north coast trading centre Burr’s of Tongue revived with opening of new bakery

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

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