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A BLACK Isle community will step back in time today with a colourful fair with roots deep in the past.

THE waiting room in Raigmore Hospital's emergency department has reopened following earlier localised flooding, NHS Highland has confirmed.

A CYCLIST has died following a collision invovling an HGV on a road in the Highlands.

RAIGMORE Hospital's emergency department waiting room has been closed temporarily due to heavy overnight rainfall. NHS Highland has announced.

COLLEAGUES at a property consultancy which has clients across Ross-shire are saddling up for a quirky commute for a cause close to their hearts.

A NOTORIOUS traffic bottleneck cannot handle more cars and plans for new housing that relies on it for access must be blocked, a community has warned.

A FRESH yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has come into force across the Highlands.

HIGHLAND pupils have been hailed for a "fantastic" set of exam results with newly released figures being welcomed by council chiefs.

Gardeners disappointed by an "indifferent" growing season should still enter a Black Isle competition.

DINGWALL has again been hit by flash floods after torrential rain, thunder and lightning drama.

Police are looking for information after an incident on the Bealach na Ba near Applecross.

ROSS-shire pupils and their parents concerned about their exam results tomorrow have been given advice.

THE spectacular scene is being set for a Wester Ross fete and rowing regatta.

Easter Ross-based artist Ingebjorg Smith is teaming up with her mother, Inger, and printmaker Louise Worthy for a summer show in Tain.

SKIPPERS and vessel owners in Ross-shire are being asked to take part in a major research project.

A drop-in event in Dingwall next week puts the spotlight back on flooding.

An MSP has called on a bus operator to make its fleet greener after the latest breakdown.

POLICE have dealt with more than 30 crimes so far during the three-day Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival which comes to a close tonight.

AN Easter Ross town is set for a surge of ship-borne visitors this month.

A traditional arts organisation based in Dingwall is extending its reach with showcase gigs at a mega festival in France.