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COURT ROUND UP: Ross-shire sites used for a man who subjected a woman to repeated rapes and sexual assaults

COURT ROUND UP: Ross-shire sites used for a man who subjected a woman to repeated rapes and sexual assaults

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last week.


Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

Confirmation comes after the inaugural Blue Light’s Got Talent generated over £30,000 for good causes.


Five-star Celtic defeat Ross County

Five-star Celtic defeat Ross County

It was not to be for the Staggies in Glasgow as their winless run on the road continued.


Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

Dingwall Leisure Centre’s 50-year birthday bash in pictures

The 50th anniversary triggered a torrent of memories from long-time users and one lucky lady won a half-century membership worth almost £16,000.


Ross-shire entrepreneur hails IMPACT30 scheme amid last call for business scheme

Ross-shire entrepreneur hails IMPACT30 scheme amid last call for business scheme

“After one month, my goals not only feel doable but I know that I’ll be able to achieve much more than what I envisioned by being on my own.”


‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.


MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

A Highlands and Islands MSP has contacted Scottish Ministers again calling for a freeze on any more closures of VisitScotland’s iCentres.


County under-18s progress in Scottish Youth Cup after shoot-out

County under-18s progress in Scottish Youth Cup after shoot-out

The Staggies travelled down to Edinburgh for what turned out to be a tight affair against their hosts.


‘Outstanding bravery’ of police officers hailed as Skye killer gets life sentence

‘Outstanding bravery’ of police officers hailed as Skye killer gets life sentence

A police chief hailed the ‘outstanding bravery’ of officers who followed the killer into a house as shots were fired.


Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

It’s a poignant day for Tain for a number of reasons. The event marks the start of the festive countdown.


Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

Care home ‘sewage smell’ issue may require ‘significant’ work on drains to fix

"Escalating" problems with sewage smells and the backing up of pipes in a Highland care home have been highlighted by inspectors.


Skye murderer who killed brother-in-law and stabbed wife jailed for life

Skye murderer who killed brother-in-law and stabbed wife jailed for life

A brutal killer was jailed for life after murdering his brother-in-law during a crime spree that brought carnage to rural communities.


Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

The council is seeking views over options to increase house rents by 8, 9 or 10 per cent - warning that the money raised is vital for maintenance.


‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

The High Court in Edinburgh heard the 61-year-old man maintained he was innocent of any wrongdoing.


Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Aim is to extend existing footpath to provide ‘safe, direct and enjoyable’ walking, wheeling and cycling link between Invergordon and Alness.


‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

‘Emerging leader’ appointed as managing director of two Highland companies after acquisition

Daniel Cormack will take the reigns of Scotbuild and Calder Electrical after GEG Capital acquired the two Highland contractors.


MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signs off with thanks to listeners and no bitterness over changes to station owners

MFR legend Tich McCooey signed off today as most locally produced programming at the radio station comes to an end.


Evanton youngsters forced to walk on road to school

Evanton youngsters forced to walk on road to school

School pupils found themselves forced to walk along the road, as works from SSEN blocked the footpath without providing an alternative route.


Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

An Alness woodland and others elsewhere in the Highlands were among the big winners at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards.


Wing back credits County physios after comeback from injury

Wing back credits County physios after comeback from injury

He had been out for two months, but initially thought he might miss the rest of the year.


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