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Stand-out event in aid of Archie is back for its eighth year

Inverness’ annual Moonlight Ball is back, and this year’s event promises to be a stellar night of celebration, entertainment and fundraising in support of The Archie Foundation. Tickets have officially gone on sale for this year’s Moonlight Ball, with guests invited to dress up, dine, dance and help shine a light on the vital work

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Wick Development Trust announces the acquisition of the St Fergus Church in Wick

SSEN Transmission community benefit funding made purchase possible. Wick Development Trust has announced that it has taken ownership of the St Fergus Church in Wick to operate as a community facility. This historic building, which was formerly known as Wick Old Parish Church, is located on the western edge of Wick’s town centre and has

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AI led transformation for major renewables company

RW Bell has awarded their major digital transformation contract to Teoma. This Highland partnership will put AI Technology at the heart of a full end-to-end transformation of RW Bell’s commercial and operations processes. The fully integrated platform will modernise the company’s Building Services and Green Energy operations. RW Bell prides itself on being a family-run

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Food industry experts revealed as judges for inaugural World Shortbread Championships in Inverness

Food industry experts revealed as judges for inaugural World Shortbread Championships in InvernessA star-studded judging panel of food, baking and publishing experts has been unveiled for the first-ever World Shortbread Championships, as excitement builds for what promises to be one of Scotland’s tastiest new events. Sponsored by Carr’s Flour Mills and organised by High Life

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Andrew Nixseaman, chair of Calman Enterprises, Maggie Fraser, chief exec of Calman, and James Dunbar, chief exec of New Start Highland

Calman Trust Joins New Start Highland

Leading social enterprise New Start Highland has welcomed one of the region’s longest-standing charities, Calman Trust, into its organisation. This move has secured Calman’s future and ensured the continuation of its valued support for young people across the Highlands. It marks a significant milestone for both organisations and represents a new model of collaboration within

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Pre-loved, purpose-led: Highland clothing sale raises over £4,000 for local causes

A community pre-loved clothing sale hosted by Highland Well-Ness Collective and Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) has raised over £4,000, with funds being split equally between the two Highland organisations. Held at Inverness Town House on Saturday 26 September, the event brought together sustainable fashion, wellbeing and community fundraising as part of the

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Community feedback shapes new plans for black bridge replacement

SSEN Transmission has unveiled revised plans for the replacement of the Black Bridge, near Beauly, with a new proposal that would significantly reduce disruption for local communities while supporting the delivery of critical electricity infrastructure in the Highlands. The updated plans were presented to members of the public at consultation events held in Beauly and

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Pentland Ferries named Ferry Operator of the Year at National Transport Awards

The Orkney-based ferry operator collected the national award at a ceremony at Westminster Park Plaza in London in recognition of continued growth, investment and commitment to the communities it serves. The award recognises excellence across service delivery, reliability, and customer experience: areas which have remained central to Pentland Ferries as the business has continued to

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Spittal-Peterhead subsea cable link reaches milestone as construction compounds become operational

SSEN Transmission has reached a major milestone in the delivery of its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project, with the main construction compounds at both the northern and southern ends of the route now fully established and operational. Located at Bower Quarry near Halkirk in Caithness and Blackhills near Peterhead, the sites will serve

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