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Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

Fergus Ewing says recent NI hikes risk the service that offers patients dignity and saves the NHS millions.

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signed off today as most locally produced programming at the radio station comes to an end.

Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

A chemical spill near Inverness train station is causing cancellations this morning.

Drink-driving Kincraig teen crashed into van just two months after passing test

18-year-old had been drinking several hours earlier with friends and thought he was ‘alright’ before accident by Granish junction.

Grantown Health Centre amongst four town projects to benefit from windfall

Berry Burn turbines windfall has generated £81,493 for 13 projects

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

A Highland woman shares how a routine smear test saved her life, helping doctors detect cervical cancer in her brave battle against the disease.

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Micro-bloggers in the Highlands are among 21 million to now use the upstart app.

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

Grieving Highland children will be given extra emotional support at a devastating time in their lives after the Archie Foundation secured vital funds.

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

A Highland woman has started a charity to give dignifying help to those living in clothes poverty.

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast and station will share same programmes as Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen

Aviemore star’s breakfast show is being axed signalling end to MFR's last regular local production

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.

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Scottish Government should make Highland Hospice ‘a nationally funded service’

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

Another chemical spill near Inverness train station sparks cancellations to all destinations

Drink-driving Kincraig teen crashed into van just two months after passing test

Drink-driving Kincraig teen crashed into van just two months after passing test

Grantown Health Centre amongst four town projects to benefit from windfall

Grantown Health Centre amongst four town projects to benefit from windfall

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

WATCH: ‘My smear test saved my life’ says Highland woman fighting cervical cancer

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

Politicians, activists and content creators from the Highlands on why they have flown the nest to BlueSky

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

£107k Children in Need cash to provide vital lifeline support to grieving Highland children

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

Highland woman helps clothe domestic abuse survivors with dignity

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

MFR founder ‘sad’ at end of Highland presenting at station

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast and station will share same programmes as Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen

MFR axes Jodie at Breakfast and station will share same programmes as Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

Breaking barriers: Inverness hiker advocates for inclusivity in Scotland's Munro community

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