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ROSS-SHIRE JOURNAL COMMENT: Big Tom does everyone proud; throwing the spotlight on movement and mental health

ROSS-SHIRE JOURNAL COMMENT: Big Tom does everyone proud; throwing the spotlight on movement and mental health

ROSS-SHIRE JOURNAL COMMENT: Big Tom does everyone proud; throwing the spotlight on movement and mental health

11 May 2024

We welcome letters and comments on stories we carry. Here are some from this week.


‘One eye came off the ball’ – Ross County’s final steps in the Highland League 30 years later

‘One eye came off the ball’ – Ross County’s final steps in the Highland League 30 years later

‘One eye came off the ball’ – Ross County’s final steps in the Highland League 30 years later

10 May 2024

Three decades ago Ross County were finishing their final Highland League campaign – here’s what players involved at the time have to say looking back.


‘Let’s get behind our man, Yan!’

‘Let’s get behind our man, Yan!’

‘Let’s get behind our man, Yan!’

10 May 2024

Ross County fans will tomorrow show their support for a star player allegedly targeted by racist abuse from a visiting team’s fan.


NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

08 May 2024

Moving onto new pastures


Mum demands Highland Council clarity on ending “absolute disgrace” of Dingwall’s dilapidated disabled school

Mum demands Highland Council clarity on ending “absolute disgrace” of Dingwall’s dilapidated disabled school

Mum demands Highland Council clarity on ending “absolute disgrace” of Dingwall’s dilapidated disabled school

08 May 2024

A mother is pressuring councillors to demand a clear timetable for ending the “absolute disgrace” of an unfit for purpose Dingwall disabled school.


LETTERS: ‘The Greens were less environmentalists and more power crazy opportunists’

LETTERS: ‘The Greens were less environmentalists and more power crazy opportunists’

LETTERS: ‘The Greens were less environmentalists and more power crazy opportunists’

04 May 2024

‘Good riddance to the Greens’ says Lynsey Ward in a letter to the editor.


Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

03 May 2024

Highland MSP Fergus Ewing is demanding Scotland’s future First Minister makes a concrete pledge on A96 dualling before the summer.


NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

01 May 2024

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.


LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

28 April 2024

Last week, we shared the story of how CalMac staff went “above and beyond” so that a family could “make it to the wake in time to say goodbye”.


Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

27 April 2024

A Highland art project is among various works featured in an exhibition in Venice dedicated to Palestinians.


THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

THE WAY I SEE IT: Councillors denied access to schools is ‘profoundly undemocratic’

27 April 2024

“Visiting schools is a legitimate and natural part of our work.” writes Black Isle councillor Sarah Atkin.


Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

26 April 2024

Local MSPs are mostly welcoming Humza Yousaf’s decision to ditch the SNP-Green Scottish Government partnership as a positive for the Highlands.


Former Ross County player wished he spoke about adoption struggles earlier

Former Ross County player wished he spoke about adoption struggles earlier

Former Ross County player wished he spoke about adoption struggles earlier

24 April 2024

Former Ross County forward Andy MacLeod opens up on the impact that struggling with his adoption had on his professional football career.


NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

24 April 2024

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.


Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

24 April 2024

Loganair flights between Inverness and Manchester and Inverness and Stornoway will be reduced in number this summer.


THE WAY I SEE IT: Scottish Government dropped the ball on climate change - here’s what must happen now

THE WAY I SEE IT: Scottish Government dropped the ball on climate change - here’s what must happen now

THE WAY I SEE IT: Scottish Government dropped the ball on climate change - here’s what must happen now

21 April 2024

David Green has some inside knowledge on climate policy and heard the alarm bells ringing many years ago.


RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

17 April 2024

RBS is to close two Inverness branches as part of a Scotland-wide raft of closures that will lead to the loss of 105 jobs.


Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.


Gairloch campaigners urge Scottish Government to protect ‘first herring eggs in decades’

Gairloch campaigners urge Scottish Government to protect ‘first herring eggs in decades’

Gairloch campaigners urge Scottish Government to protect ‘first herring eggs in decades’

15 April 2024

Gairloch campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to respond to advice to protect the village’s “first herring eggs in decades”.


REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

14 April 2024

ONLY 36 per cent of pupils in one Highland Virtual Academy class achieved an A, B or C in their exam.


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