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Ross-shire runners help make 200th milestone a record-breaker

Ross-shire runners help make 200th milestone a record-breaker

ROSS-SHIRE runners helped smash a record last weekend with 223 people taking part in the 200th Inverness Parkrun.


Happiness and stunning scenery the reward for Wester Ross volunteers

Happiness and stunning scenery the reward for Wester Ross volunteers

REPAIRING footpaths at Balmacara and raking bye meadows at Inverewe Garden and Estate are top of the Wester Ross “to do” list for members…


Missing walker found safe and well

Missing walker found safe and well

A MAN who was posted missing after he failed to return from a walk near Lochinver on Tuesday has been traced safe and well in the local area.


Third runway at Heathrow good news for the Highlands, says airports chief

Third runway at Heathrow good news for the Highlands, says airports chief

A HIGHLAND airports chief has welcomed a long-awaited report backing a third runway at Heathrow - and the prospect of the region once again being linked…


Black Isle councillor's cash cuts bid fails

Black Isle councillor's cash cuts bid fails

A BID to give voluntary organisations receiving council grants at least one year's notice of funding cuts has been defeated.


Ross pupils shine in Neil Gunn Writing Competition

Ross pupils shine in Neil Gunn Writing Competition

A 12-YEAR-OLD Ross-shire schoolgirl, who only learnt English five years ago, has taken a top writing prize.


'Preventable fires' pose killer threat to Highland vulnerable unless we act

'Preventable fires' pose killer threat to Highland vulnerable unless we act

THE Highlands’ most senior fire officer has warned that people will die in fires which could be prevented unless friends, relatives and neighbours…


Missing alert issued for man who failed to return from Lochinver walk

Missing alert issued for man who failed to return from Lochinver walk

POLICE have issued an alert to help find a missing man who failed to return from a short walk yesterday (Tuesday) in the Lochinver area.


Tesco customers in Dingwall urged to rally to Blythswood foodbank drive

Tesco customers in Dingwall urged to rally to Blythswood foodbank drive

TESCO'S Dingwall store is supporting Blythswood’s Highland Foodbank this week with a three-day food collection taking place on Thursday, Friday…


Trio of defenders unveiled as new look Ross County squad takes shape

Trio of defenders unveiled as new look Ross County squad takes shape

ROSS COUNTY have added three defenders to the new-look squad taking shape to start the 2015-16 season.


Vigilance appeal from police after Dingwall break-ins net three-figure sum

Vigilance appeal from police after Dingwall break-ins net three-figure sum

ROSS-SHIRE police have urged vigilance following a string of reported break-ins to businesses.


Pet owners urged not to leave dogs in cars as temperatures rise

Pet owners urged not to leave dogs in cars as temperatures rise

A WARNING has gone out from the Scottish SPCA urging pet owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars as the temperatures start to rise.


Police appeal for public help following Maryburgh vandalism

Police appeal for public help following Maryburgh vandalism

POLICE in Dingwall are appealing for information from the public to assist with enquiries into acts of vandalism in the village of Maryburgh.


Crime risk 'significantly' reduced as security 'built in' to Highland scheme

Crime risk 'significantly' reduced as security 'built in' to Highland scheme

RESIDENTS of a new Highland development have had security built in to their new homes.


Black Isle cheese man looks to turn Easter Ross orange

Black Isle cheese man looks to turn Easter Ross orange

A BLACK Isle man undeterred by the loss of a ferry link between Cromarty and Nigg has set his sights on turning Easter Ross orange this summer.


Milton tenant group formed in difficult times still going strong 30 years on

Milton tenant group formed in difficult times still going strong 30 years on

AN EASTER ROSS community has celebrated a major milestone in style.


Blooming good effort in Invergordon

Blooming good effort in Invergordon

USERS of The Isobel Rhind Centre in Invergordon are helping to make the town look blooming lovely this summer.


Easter Ross death crash victim named

Easter Ross death crash victim named

THE victim of an early morning fatal road accident which occurred on the B9175 one mile north of the Ankerville Corner, near Arabella, Easter Ross, has…


Alness radio station bags £33K boost for ambitious growth plans

Alness radio station bags £33K boost for ambitious growth plans

THE 5p charge for supermarket carrier bags has led to a Ross-shire radio station receiving £33,000 in funding for equipment and a new general manager.


Tributes to Easter Ross woman killed in morning road accident

Tributes to Easter Ross woman killed in morning road accident

THE firm which employed a young Easter Ross woman killed in a road accident has paid warm tribute to a "very hard-working, popular and valued" member…


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