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Hospice announces Light up a Life services in Ross

Hospice announces Light up a Life services in Ross

HIGHLAND Hospice is inviting people in Ross-shire to participate in this year’s Light up a Life campaign by dedicating a light to someone special on one…


Black Isle doc speaks out on antibiotics

Black Isle doc speaks out on antibiotics

ANTIBIOTICS are a precious resource that we risk losing within a generation if we do not safeguard their use.


Nurse's tears during inquiry into death of care home resident

Nurse's tears during inquiry into death of care home resident

A MENTAL health nurse broke down in tears at a fatal accident inquiry into the death of a Dingwall care home resident when she was questioned about the…


Banned nuclear load driver nabbed at Tore

Banned nuclear load driver nabbed at Tore

A LORRY driver tasked with transporting radioactive material through Ross-shire did not have a driving licence, Dingwall Sheriff Court has heard.


Ross traveller caused disturbance during camp eviction

Ross traveller caused disturbance during camp eviction

A ROSS-SHIRE traveller shouted abuse at sheriff officers when they arrived with a lorry and crane to evict his family from a camp outside the Highland…


Fitness challenge lures hundreds in Ross-shire

Fitness challenge lures hundreds in Ross-shire

ROSS-SHIRE folk have responded in their droves after being issued a no-nonsense shape- up for Christmas challenge.


Alarm raised over Easter Ross fires

Alarm raised over Easter Ross fires

POLICE have spoken to pupils at Easter Ross schools in a bid to spread the word on safety following a spate of fire-raising incidents.


Plockton man was four times limit

Plockton man was four times limit

A PLOCKTON man admitted being nearly four times the legal drink drive limit in the west coast village on Tuesday night.


Poison killing Ross-shire's rare red kites

Poison killing Ross-shire's rare red kites

ILLEGAL poisoning is stopping the spread of spectacular red kites in Ross-shire, according to the RSPB.


Ross rapist's appeal setback

Ross rapist's appeal setback

A ROSS-SHIRE rapist with a lust for blood has suffered a set-back in his attempt to overturn his convictions.


Lotto rollover for County

Lotto rollover for County

ROSS COUNTY’s weekly lotto failed to find a winner this week resulting in next week’s jackpot rolling over to £4,500.


Dingwall inquiry told bedsore patient received "best of care"

Dingwall inquiry told bedsore patient received "best of care"

AN ELDERLY care home resident who died from infected bedsores received "the best care the staff could give" according to the then deputy manager of the…


Cops plea on Aladdin's cave suspect

Cops plea on Aladdin's cave suspect

POLICE in Strathpeffer have taken the unusual step of issuing an image of a male they want to trace in connection with a reported theft from a local store.


County unveil half-price ticket plan

County unveil half-price ticket plan

IN the wake of securing a 4,000-plus gate at their top-of-the-table home victory against Falkirk at the weekend, Ross County has revealed details of a…


Walk this way for Cameron's talk

Walk this way for Cameron's talk

RENOWNED hillwalker and climber Cameron McNeish will share his 20 years of TV experience at a talk in Inverness which will help raise funds for mountain…


Don't be duped over sportswear warning

Don't be duped over sportswear warning

PRESENT hunters in Ross-shire are being warned not to be duped into buying fake sports clothes and equipment from bogus websites in the lead up to Christmas.…


Black Isle bridge delay warning

Black Isle bridge delay warning

MOTORISTS are being warned about delays due to repairs being carried out on a Black Isle bridge.


Ross bridge repair diversion

Ross bridge repair diversion

MOTORISTS are being warned of a bridge repair on the Black Isle which will result in diversions.


Ross big freeze holiday home warning

Ross big freeze holiday home warning

ROSS-SHIRE holiday home owners were amongst those this week warned to get ready for the worst winter can throw at them.


County best bet, says bookie

County best bet, says bookie

A BOOKMAKER claims it's facing a big payout after installing six-in-a-row Ross County as hot title favourites.


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