Joiner’s mission to raise funds for potentially life-saving MS treatment Graham has had a “crash course in MS” after his diagnosis last year, and is willing to do “whatever it takes” to raise funds for treatment.

Read the full story: www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/joiner-...

My story about Graham Mackay on the front page of Friday’s Ross-shire Journal.

Graham, who was diagnosed with MS in June, is on a mission to raise £55k for potentially life-saving treatment in Mexico.

It was great getting to chat with Graham - like many people, I am rooting for him!

Here’s a picture from a few weeks ago with @hectormackenzie.bsky.social when one of our lovely readers came in to the office to collect their bottle of whisky, as the winner of our weekly Glenmorangie-sponsored crossword!

Getting to meet some of our readers is my favourite part of the week :)

Beaming with pride to see @rossshirejournal.bsky.social shortlisted as Newspaper of the Year at the Highland Press Awards.

Our small team, led by @hectormackenzie.bsky.social, sees it as a privilege to cover this beautiful, geographically sprawling and diverse patch. Thank you for your support!

Ullapool local’s shock at £205.99 bus fare from Glasgow to Inverness The Wester Ross local, who was returning home after a trip to the central belt, was “surprised” by the Citylink bus fare of £205.99 on their website.

An Ullapool resident was shocked at a £205.99 bus fare from Glasgow to Inverness...

www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/ullapoo...

This was all the punning genius of @hectormackenzie.bsky.social !

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’ Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.

"Government's failure to rise to the challenges posed by visitor management as resulted in significant issues for some communities," says NC500 boss David Richardson.

www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/nc500-b...

Four Highland suicides in eight days: charity says ‘many people need support’ October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

Watch the full interview here: www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/four-hi...

October saw four suicides take place in the Highlands over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

But despite demand growing for the charity’s services, funding has been getting thinner, pushing the group into a funding crisis.

@itsashleighkb.bsky.social Here’s a starter list for you if you need it! :)

How I became an award-winning teenage journalist — and you can too Our reporter, Iona MacDonald (18) shares how she got a head start in journalism — and how you can too.

How I became an award-winning teenage journalist at 17 — and you can too. Read this piece from our very own @ionamjmacdonald.bsky.social and find out how to apply to follow in Iona's footsteps

www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/how-i-b...

I loved working with Neil, he had such a lovely presence in the newsroom, with his daft jokes and copies of The Herald.
Everything about him reminded me so much of Argyle and Wester Ross. He is missed by many of us.

Alness Academy pupil (12) was hospitalised after fellow pupils ‘attacked him’ The parent says his son was left with a concussion after attacked on Alness Academy school premises by a large group of fellow pupils.

www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/alness-...

My front page of today's Ross-shire Journal:

A school boy (12) was left hospitalised with a concussion after being "attacked" by fellow pupils, at Alness Academy.

Alness Academy pupil (12) was hospitalised after fellow pupils ‘attacked him’ The parent says his son was left with a concussion after attacked on Alness Academy school premises by a large group of fellow pupils.

Read the full article here: www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/alness-...

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

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Thanks for setting this up Niall!

A starting point as we await a few others signing up to BlueSky. Highland News & Media journalists assemble! Covering news and sport across the Highlands and Moray. Please share around.

‘Downright disgusting’: NC500 named as over-tourism ‘no travel’ destination Fodor’s Travel states that the route is one of 15 global tourist hotspots “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence”.

Can't say that we didn't see this one coming, but it's still sad that it's come to this.

#NC500

www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/downrig...