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Muir of Ord punter comes good after bookie refuses to pay out on bet

Muir of Ord punter comes good after bookie refuses to pay out on bet

David Simpson (60), from Muir of Ord, was left out of pocket following the mix-up – until the Ross-shire Journal stepped in.


Searchers hailed as bid to trace missing Wester Ross fisherman continues

Searchers hailed as bid to trace missing Wester Ross fisherman continues

Police in Skye and Lochalsh are continuing to carry out enquiries in a bid to trace Alasdair Macleod in the Applecross area.


How Yuri Gagarin inspired Ross-shire woman to put down roots - and fly!

How Yuri Gagarin inspired Ross-shire woman to put down roots - and fly!

A CONTIN woman’s affectionate tribute to the allotment she cultivated for the best part of a decade has made it to the pages of a new book.


Coyle 'made me feel wanted' says Eagles as winger flies in to Dingwall

Coyle 'made me feel wanted' says Eagles as winger flies in to Dingwall

And he will be pitched straight into the squad for the weekend clash at Hearts after international clearance was sealed.


Payback on captain's mind as County aim to break Hearts

Payback on captain's mind as County aim to break Hearts

The 32-year-old defender is determined to dish out a payback on the Jambos at Tynecastle and insisted the loss still rankled with the squad.


Award for 'breathtaking, magical motor experience' that loops through Ross

Award for 'breathtaking, magical motor experience' that loops through Ross

IT has won accolades from around the world, including the best road trip in the world from Condé Nast Traveler.


Plockton pupils conquer dragons' den

Plockton pupils conquer dragons' den

They were taking part in Young Enterprise Scotland (YES) Highland and Moray Area’s own version of TV’s Dragons’ Den, pitching their…


Dingwall, Dracula and cabbages!

Dingwall, Dracula and cabbages!

Dingwall was formerly known in Gaelic as Baile Chail which translates as "cabbage town".


Alness firm's quarry plans tipped for approval

Alness firm's quarry plans tipped for approval

The site will be doubled to 20 hectares under the proposals, which will go before Highland Council’s north planning applications committee next…


Ross MP in budget windfall police call

Ross MP in budget windfall police call

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that Police Scotland will now be exempt from paying VAT - an annual windfall of £35 million.


Search continues for Applecross fisherman posted missing on Monday

Search continues for Applecross fisherman posted missing on Monday

Police Scotland and partner agencies say they are continuing extensive searches for Alasdair Macleod (57), who is from the Applecross area.


Dingwall salon team's tribute results in a great hair day for hospice!

Dingwall salon team's tribute results in a great hair day for hospice!

BIG-hearted hairdressers at a Dingwall salon donated their time and skills to boost the fighting fund of Highland Hospice in tribute to a well-known local…


Dingwall poised for traffic chaos as big match clashes with mart sale

Dingwall poised for traffic chaos as big match clashes with mart sale

Ross County FC wil today host champions Celtic in a sold-out match at the Global Energy Stadium in an early 12.30pm kick-off in Dingwall.


Northern Lights spectacular focus of Black Isle presentation for hub project

Northern Lights spectacular focus of Black Isle presentation for hub project

The stunning sight of the Aurora Borealis has had many people reaching for their cameras.


County boss Coyle: 'We are capable of achieving a huge shock against Celtic"

County boss Coyle: 'We are capable of achieving a huge shock against Celtic"

The Ross County manager is relishing the chance to try to become the boss to stop the record-breaking champions in their tracks.


Traffic warning for County v Celtic match in Dingwall

Traffic warning for County v Celtic match in Dingwall

Thousands of supporters are expected to travel for the match, which kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday at the Global Energy Stadium.


Police appeal to public after vandalism at school in Alness

Police appeal to public after vandalism at school in Alness

Damage was done to a skylight and a gate within the grounds of Coulhill Primary School in Alness at some time between Tuesday afternoon this week and…


Loopallu festival set to return in 2018

Loopallu festival set to return in 2018

A scaled-down version of Loopallu was held on Ullapool pier in September after the festival lost its regular venue.


Police appeal after Alness school vandalism

Police appeal after Alness school vandalism

Damage was caused to a skylight on the Coul Park building and a gate in the school grounds sometime between 4pm on Tuesday, November 14 and 7.45am on…


Ross fishing boat distress call is treated as hoax

Ross fishing boat distress call is treated as hoax

The lifeboat was launched at 9.58am yesterday morning after Aberdeen Coastguard received a report of a fishing boat which had lost power.


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