Man who died surfing off Lewis was ‘a free spirit’ who loved the pastime
A surfer who died while pursuing his hobby off Lewis has been described as a "lovely, happy guy" who fell in love with the area after visiting to make a documentary about it.
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Retirement community laces up to raise £5,000 with charity fundraising walks
Hundreds of people from all walks of life at a north-east retirement community have come together to raise vital funds for a local charity.
Shock for Nicole, 21, as she picks up brand new Corsa in charity raffle
An Aberdeenshire student was left “very excited” after getting the keys to a brand new Vauxhall Corsa in a charity raffle.
Holidaying nurse saves collapsed runner in Inverness
A witness has told how an "incredible" holidaying nurse performed CPR on a runner who had collapsed in Inverness.
‘Donkey Time Picnic’ to be held to raise funds for north-east sensory charity
A pair of friendly donkeys will help raise money for a north-east disability charity during an upcoming fun day.
Special sign language concert by north-east blind and deaf charity
A north-east charity which supports blind and deaf people will hold a special concert in Aberdeen.
Lifeline charity project to continue thanks to lottery funding windfall
A charity project supporting blind and deaf people will continue for at least two more years, following a £230,000 windfall.
Devastating fire leaves all but nothing left at Trust building on Lewis
Fire crews battled tirelessly throughout the early hours of yesterday morning after a fire broke out on the west side of Lewis at the premises of a community landowner.
Fire crews called to devastating early morning fire at Trust building on Lewis
Fire crews battled tirelessly throughout the early hours of this morning after reports were received of a blaze at the Galston Trust Estate's offices on Lewis.
Crash at Inverness roundabout
The distributor road at an Inverness roundabout is currently closed following a two-vehicle crash. Police said one of the vehicles at Ness roundabout has overturned. The call came in at 3.40pm. Emergency services are on scene.
Aled Jones announced to join charity celebrations
North East Sensory Services will kick off its 140th anniversary celebrations with a star-studded night at the Marcliffe Hotel.
Tributes paid to Lewis woman who died in Hogmanay crash
Tributes have been paid to a Lewis woman who died following a road traffic collision on Hogmanay.
Missing man found safe and well after major search in Stornoway
There was a successful outcome in the search for a missing person in Stornoway yesterday.
North museums celebrate after £466k funding windfall
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) have announced the details of its 15 projects across Scotland that are set to take a share of the organisations £466,000 development fund.
Hundreds of bike enthusiasts expected for Moray cycling event
Hundreds of cyclists will descend upon Moray next week for the annual Glen Moray Bike Ride.
North-east charity reaches out with lipreading classes to reduce isolation among deaf
A Moray charity has run a workshop to help reduce the isolation and loneliness of people suffering from hearing loss.
Neil Skene: Coming of age, or turning back the years?
It is frightening to think the millennium babies all come of age this year, but are they more advanced or better off than those of us that came of age in the 80s?
Ground-breaking project to restore salmon population in Highland river
Ground-breaking genetic profiling is being used to boost numbers of Atlantic salmon in a Highland river.
Dancing granny from north-east boogies her way to massive charity donation
An inspirational Moray granny has danced her way to a massive charity donation and is showing no signs of slowing down yet.
A 2,000 year old ‘fridge’ has held up plans to build a house in the Outer Hebrides
A 2,000-year-old ‘fridge’ has held up a home being built in the Outer Hebrides.
Neil Skene: Our parents were the real green generation
With January now over, I am looking forward to a good 2018.
Neil Skene: Why improvisation is the name of the game
September is here already and I completed my first ever Aberdeen half marathon.
Neil Skene: When you get your left and right wrong…
Now we are in the heart of the so-called summer - tennis, cricket and the start of football again - I am regularly asked about blind people and co-ordination.
Tireless charity campaigner “humbled” by royal honour
A tireless charity campaigner said she was pleased, humbled and "more than slightly weirded out" to be awarded a British Empire Medal.
These are the revised plans for new £4million Highland care home
A special meeting has been arranged for a Highland community to discuss revised plans for a new £4million care home.
Neil Skene: The show must go on
This month, I’d thought I’d give a wee insight into the rock’n’roll life I have when away from the day job, and also to ask, where does the hour go?
Loch Ness tourist operator sparks monster nationalism row
A Loch Ness tourism operator has gone head-to-head with independence supporters with an online rant about nationalism.
City craftsmen set new benchmark
A new addition to riverside fixtures in Inverness has been celebrated, demonstrating the talents of a local charity.
Public inquiry begins into Loch Ness wind turbines
A four-day public inquiry begins today into a 13-turbine windfarm proposed for a hillside near Loch Ness.
Top chefs join ranks to create feast for north-east charity event
A trio of top chefs will team up to create a gastronomic feast at an Aberdeen charity event.
Ness chain in administration
An independent women's fashion chain inspired by Scottish design will keep trading over the festive break despite falling into administration.
Plans to combat erosion on banks of River Ness take step forward
A major upgrade of paths and bridges, and measures to combat riverbank erosion on the River Ness Islands in Inverness is a step closer.