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Dingwall 'shedders' plea to public in bid to bag a boost from Tesco

Dingwall 'shedders' plea to public in bid to bag a boost from Tesco

Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of up to £4000, raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco…


Police appeal after Tain Golf Course damage

Police appeal after Tain Golf Course damage

The incident happened at the club, which is off Chapel Road in Tain, between 7pm on Tuesday, September 5 and 7.30am on Wednesday, September 6.


Ross rescue team overwhelmed by public reaction to theft

Ross rescue team overwhelmed by public reaction to theft

Equipment including a radio, along with a laptop computer and bottles of whisky were stolen during the break-in at Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team’s…


Highlands 'betrayed' over police service centralisation, claims leader

Highlands 'betrayed' over police service centralisation, claims leader

Local authority leader Margaret Davidson has put forward a motion asking councillors to back her fight against the closure of the Inverness police control…


Nigg yard moves to secure its future

Nigg yard moves to secure its future

Bosses at the Nigg Energy Park are seeking planning permission from Highland Council for a new development to ensure the facility is read for all types…


Highland capital budget 'must prioritise crumbling schools'

Highland capital budget 'must prioritise crumbling schools'

As Highland Council prepares to streamline its capital budget, when it is expected projects worth £45 million will have to be scrapped, SNP opposition…


Festival promises feast of Highland heritage

Festival promises feast of Highland heritage

The Highland Archaeology Festival, which kicks off on September 29, will offer a range of walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, the annual conference,…


Council fork out £20K to angry Highland motorists hit by road damage

Council fork out £20K to angry Highland motorists hit by road damage

In the last year the council has had to pay £20,958 to 92 angry motorists to fix vehicles damaged by potholes, drainage problems or other road faults,…


£115,000 council payout to temp IT boffin for six months' work 'justified'

£115,000 council payout to temp IT boffin for six months' work 'justified'

PAYMENT of £115,000 to a temporary employee for six months’ work has been justified by Highland Council, which claims the move has saved up…


Is 'Down Under' baby Ross County's youngest fan

Is 'Down Under' baby Ross County's youngest fan

But unfortunately little Louis Mackay Stephenson is just a bit too far away to go to many games – and in any case he’s only six months old.


NHS Highland seeks new board members to represent public

NHS Highland seeks new board members to represent public

The non-executive members will be expected to play a central role in guiding the strategies which address the health and adult social care needs of the…


Raigmore ward reopens following deep clean after norovirus outbreak

Raigmore ward reopens following deep clean after norovirus outbreak

 A HIGHLAND hospital ward closed for almost two weeks following a norovirus outbreak has reopened to admissions and visitors.


Raigmore Hospital ward reopens after deep clean

Raigmore Hospital ward reopens after deep clean

The ward, which was closed on August 23 due to four patients testing positive for the virus, has now been deep cleaned.


Ross-shire radio station with big ambitions secures £30k boost

Ross-shire radio station with big ambitions secures £30k boost

North Highland Radio, which aims to be a full-time FM/DAB station, was gifted the windfall by Apache North Sea through a Bond Charity Programme which…


Ross estate counts cost of 'massive' flood devastation

Ross estate counts cost of 'massive' flood devastation

THE full scale of the widespread devastation left behind by a flash flood in a rural Ross-shire community has been revealed by the worst affected residents,…


Forestry service medal honour for Strathpeffer woman

Forestry service medal honour for Strathpeffer woman

Mrs Betsy Walling was presented with the accolade by the head of Forestry Commission Scotland, Jo O’Hara. Betsy, who retired in December last year,…


'Dementia-friendly' Dingwall bid stepped up with rallying call

'Dementia-friendly' Dingwall bid stepped up with rallying call

The bid to make Dingwall “dementia friendly” this week brought together carers, politicians and decision-makers amidst calls to ensure those…


Council breaks silence on Black Isle hanging baskets removal demand after backlash

Council breaks silence on Black Isle hanging baskets removal demand after backlash

Jean Henderson of The Pantry in Cromarty has taken away a folding table, two chairs and an ice cream sign from the pavement outside after two visits from…


Easter Ross biogas plant gets go-ahead on appeal

Easter Ross biogas plant gets go-ahead on appeal

Last November Highland Council’s planning applications committee turned down the anaerobic digester plant on Rosskeen Farm near Invergordon.


Easter Ross quartet riding high after long haul reaps rewards

Easter Ross quartet riding high after long haul reaps rewards

Kelly Skinner and Lisa Macdonlad from Tain, along with Zoe Mackay from Invergordon and Amanda Waugh, now living in Dornoch but originally from Tain, represented…


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