Inspire me

The Park Nursery lad noticed his local Saltburn park was badly littered and decided to do something about it.

‘My confidence and knowledge has developed greatly. I am now more outgoing and more likely to speak up in situations I wouldn’t have before.’

Lynn Fraser (59) from the Black Isle has won the title of Amateur Photographer of the Year 2024, from weekly magazine Amateur Photographer.

It wasn’t until his dad contracted leukemia that Neil Urquhart began donating blood regularly.

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‘I never gave up hope’ says grateful fall victim whose rescue has sparked an outpouring of goodwill and vital funds.

For Julie Price, working life was once all about cuffing criminals. These days the ex-cop spends her time making arresting works of art.

“If I had the chance to speak to the people who gave up half an hour of their time to help me, I’d love to thank them for saving my life.”

A group of Dingwall P7s have started locking up their phones overnight — and they are encouraging their parents and fellow classmates to follow suit.

‘It’s great to get an extra chance to chat to the children - although they are not too happy with my suggestion for a singalong on the route!’

High Life Highland is keen to offer more opportunities for children who need extra support to take part in games and sports.

She is currently playing for Brighton and Hove Albion.

It’s the only Highland contender on a ten-strong Scottish shortlist for what have been dubbed ‘the BAFTAs of the book trade’

Earlier in February, the Ross-shire Relics Metal Detecting Club held a charity fundraiser in the Black Isle in aid of Leo’s Pride and Sophie’s Story.

Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United are preparing for a 24-hour fundraising running challenge as a Sophie’s Story fundraiser.

An iconic ‘bucket-list’ cycling event in the Wester Ross wilds is enjoying a dramatic revival after being brought into community control.

Top players from across the north took part

In this week’s Strictly for a Cause podcast episode we speak to Gavin Ordish-Smith and Michaela Newlands about their dancing adventure so far.

Voluntary groups of all sizes could be crowned the charity of the year at a national awards event taking place later this year.

Our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to boost blood donations across the north has now passed the 2000 mark.