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Over £2 Million To Power Community Projects Across the North of Scotland

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Community organisations across the North of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million, delivered through SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund. A share of £2.37 million has been awarded to 14 projects that will help aid skills development, support the culture of the region, or help alleviate fuel poverty. Several Highlands-based projects […]

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New Start Highland's The Yard Cafe now open From L-R: Will Russell Chef, Igor Faggion Front of House, Paula Rodgers Front of House and Yvonne Naylor Cafe Manager. Photography by John Paul Photography.

New Start Highland Puts Purpose on the Menu at The Yard Café

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New Start Highland opens the doors to The Yard Café today at its Training and Reuse Village on Carsegate Road, Inverness.  The Café, a first for the leading reuse charity and social enterprise, serves its own blend of coffee from Inverness Coffee Roasting Company. It offers a selection of delicious cakes, made daily onsite, alongside

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PICTURE GALLERY: Relive the Magic of the Highland Business Awards 2025

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The Highland Business Awards 2025 brought together the region’s business community for a day of celebration, inspiration and recognition at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. From the excitement of the winners being announced to the energy in the room as we applauded their achievements, it was a truly memorable occasion. Expertly hosted by Nicky Marr, the

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New Start Highland Brings New Shop and Job Opportunities to Dingwall

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Dingwall’s High Street is set to welcome a fresh addition this summer as New Start Highland opens a second shop in the town, bringing new retail and employment opportunities to the area. The new retail space, which will occupy the former M&Co premises, marks the charity’s sixth location across the Highlands. It will offer an

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Highland Business Dinner 2025: A Night to Celebrate the Spirit of the Highlands

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce welcomed 300 guests to its flagship Highland Business Dinner on Friday 16 May at the Drumossie Hotel – celebrating another landmark year for business in the Highlands. The annual dinner is a highlight of the Chamber calendar, bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across the region for an evening of connection,

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From Crisis to Confidence: The Power of Community Support

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As New Start Highland marks 25 years, Chief Executive, James Dunbar highlights how support from the business community has helped hundreds find purpose—and how this year’s dinner can grow that impact further. I always find the Highland Business Dinner an event of enormous value. It’s something I make sure I attend every year, to make

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