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Is this Dingwall concert of contrasts a first for the Highlands?

Is this Dingwall concert of contrasts a first for the Highlands?

It’s believed to be the a first for the Highlands.


Kyle RNLI helmsman’s son Finlay (3) inspired to raise funds for lifeboat

Kyle RNLI helmsman’s son Finlay (3) inspired to raise funds for lifeboat

A young boy has been inspired by his dad’s lifesaving work for the RNLI to launch a fundraiser in aid of the charity.


‘A beautiful soul who will be missed terribly by all that had the absolute pleasure to know her’

‘A beautiful soul who will be missed terribly by all that had the absolute pleasure to know her’

An Easter Ross community devastated by the loss of a much-loved 21-year-old will unite to pay tribute at her funeral this week.


A9 on Black Isle reopens following serious crash north of Tore Roundabout

A9 on Black Isle reopens following serious crash north of Tore Roundabout

Firefighters from Inverness used cutting gear on two of the three cars involved.


Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Malcolm MacLeod, Kate Lackie and Allan Gunn are made assistant chief executives at the local authority.


Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

A Wester Ross community has been left up in arms after Highland Council issued a notice implying the main road into the village was shut.


Strathpeffer attacker left victim ‘in a state of fear and alarm’

Strathpeffer attacker left victim ‘in a state of fear and alarm’

A 37-year-old man who punched, slapped and kicked his autistic victim in a Wester Ross attack has been ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.


Five men stopped by police in Ross-shire for driving under the influence in the past 24 hours

Five men stopped by police in Ross-shire for driving under the influence in the past 24 hours

Officers have been carrying out patrols throughout the region and made a number of detections on Monday, 29 April, 2024.


Ross County defender closes in on return from injury

Ross County defender closes in on return from injury

The defender has not played since the start of February, but is in contention to face Hibernian this Saturday.


Kate Forbes says she is ‘considering’ standing to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

Kate Forbes says she is ‘considering’ standing to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

The Highland MSP says she is conscious of a ‘groundswell of support’ but she is still ‘weighing everything up’.


Lack of leadership and management at Ross-shire service for women fleeing domestic abuse, says inspection report

Lack of leadership and management at Ross-shire service for women fleeing domestic abuse, says inspection report

A care watchdog has issued a damning report on a Ross-shire service for women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse.


Ross village to host Fèis Rois musical workshops as star line-up revealed

Ross village to host Fèis Rois musical workshops as star line-up revealed

The streets of a Wester Ross village will be buzzing over the coming days as a session of traditional music workshops gets under way.


Police investigating break-in at Tulloch Lodge, Dingwall

Police investigating break-in at Tulloch Lodge, Dingwall

Police are investigating a break-in which occurred in Dingwall.


A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

Emergency services including three Inverness fire units and a heavy rescue unit attend crash, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.


Ardross, Applecross and Cromarty venues going for gold

Ardross, Applecross and Cromarty venues going for gold

Ardross, Cromarty and Applecross are amongst the areas that will be visited by the ‘comedy with a big heart’.


Mum’s plight: ‘It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know what else to do’

Mum’s plight: ‘It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know what else to do’

A Ross-shire woman has won the backing of an MP in her heart-breaking two-year plight to live closer to the hospital her daughter depends on.


‘Aggressive’ scammers spark spate of Highland incidents, warn police

‘Aggressive’ scammers spark spate of Highland incidents, warn police

Aggressive scammers are targeting Highland residents, police have reported after a spate of incidents.


Jealousy fuelled Dingwall flare-up as offender learns prison fate

Jealousy fuelled Dingwall flare-up as offender learns prison fate

Sherry verbally abused two women with jealousy a factor in both outbursts, the Highland court was told.


Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.


Behind The Lens: The legacy of a Highland news photographer

Behind The Lens: The legacy of a Highland news photographer

November 2016: The glass viewing canopy is hoisted into place on the North Tower at Inverness Castle giving 360 degree views of the city.


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