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Kessock Bridge 'chaos' claims

Kessock Bridge 'chaos' claims

ROSS-SHIRE commuters are in for a week of misery with "significant traffic delays" causing major disruption on the Kessock Bridge.


Can you help the heroes?

Can you help the heroes?

ARE you free on July 1 and 2? Do you want to do your bit by collecting for Help for Heroes? Those are the questions being asked by a Ross-shire couple…


Ross walk raises over £40,000 for Highland Hospice

Ross walk raises over £40,000 for Highland Hospice

WOMEN who took part in a charity event through the Brahan Estate near Dingwall in aid of Highland Hospice have raised over £40,000, it has been announced.…


Apprentice nails carpentry award

Apprentice nails carpentry award

AN apprentice joiner who is currently putting his skills to good use fitting kitchens in Easter Ross has hammered the competition by winning a national…


Dingwall pool plans in hand

Dingwall pool plans in hand

PLANS to replace the roof of a Ross-shire swimming pool closed following safety concerns are in hand, it has been claimed.


Rethink urged on fire hydrant building laws

Rethink urged on fire hydrant building laws

THE Highland Council’s planning chairman has called for an urgent review of a new building law which he believes is stymying rural housing development.…


Up, up and away for Keith!

Up, up and away for Keith!

A WESTER Ross man has been named Highland Aero Club’s student of the year - after returning to the cockpit following a break of almost 40 years.


Hannah snaps up tasty tickets!

Hannah snaps up tasty tickets!

INVERGORDON girl Hannah Drummond has scooped a pair of tickets for the eagerly anticipated opening night of Dinnerladies, the stage spin-off from the…


Dingwall link road plans go on display

Dingwall link road plans go on display

PLANS for a new link road in Dingwall are on public display in the town today (Fri). Highland Council is consulting on the Dingwall Kinnairdie Link Road…


Taxi fare hikes agreed

Taxi fare hikes agreed

TAXI fares in Ross-shire are set to increase next month - barring any late appeals against a decision taken this week.


Black Isle kite conviction hailed

Black Isle kite conviction hailed

THE £1,500 fine handed down to a gamekeeper found in possession of a dead Black Isle kite has been widely welcomed - as details of a separate wildlife-related…


Nigg 'golden triangle' role

Nigg 'golden triangle' role

A ROSS-SHIRE MSP has set out a vision of Nigg's "golden triangle" role in a renewables revolution capable of sustaining 1,000 jobs.


Ross death crash man locked up

Ross death crash man locked up

A FORMER Gairloch fisherman, who was jailed for 10 years for killing three members of a family when he ploughed into them in his car as they walked along…


New bridge for Ross beauty spot

New bridge for Ross beauty spot

A NEW suspension bridge is to be installed at a Ross-shire beauty spot which attracts 50,000 visitors a year. The bridge will span scenic Rogie Falls…


Rogie Falls bridge go-ahead

Rogie Falls bridge go-ahead

COUNCILLORS have agreed to fund the replacement of a suspension bridge at a Ross-shire beauty spot.


Police probe Alness blaze

Police probe Alness blaze

A ROSS-SHIRE police chief has issued a no-nonsense warning following an Easter Ross blaze.


Fortrose Academy names new rector

Fortrose Academy names new rector

THE new head teacher at Fortrose Academy will be Donnie Mackenzie, the depute head teacher at the 740-pupil Black Isle school.


Alness householders in the money!

Alness householders in the money!

RESIDENTS in Alness are celebrating after 11 people in the same street shared a £30,000 windfall.


Alness neighbours are in the money

Alness neighbours are in the money

ALNESS neighbours are celebrating after scooping £30,000 in the People’s Postcode Lottery. The 11 residents, who all live in Lindley Bank, split the…


Easter Ross man faces rape charges

Easter Ross man faces rape charges

AN Easter Ross man is facing four charges of rape and one of serious sexual assault.


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