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Clubs urged to get awards nominations in

Clubs urged to get awards nominations in

THE 35 Highland golf clubs and facilities developing their junior sections through national junior programme ClubGolf are being given the opportunity…


Corcoran looking to cement his place in County XI

Corcoran looking to cement his place in County XI

ROSS County’s flying winger Mark Corcoran hopes to keep his place in the team for tomorrow’s match at Kirkcaldy after an inspired display against St Mirren…


Ross curler MacLennan takes winning streak to seven

Ross curler MacLennan takes winning streak to seven

IN what is gearing up to be a thrilling end to this season’s Ross Province A League championship, Dornoch’s Caberfeidh Curling Club members Ian Mackay,…


Ross lifeboats called out almost once a week

Ross lifeboats called out almost once a week

THE vital role provided by Ross-shire volunteers prepared to put their lives on the line to help others in distress emerges from national statistics released…


SNP plans return of Ross-shire area committees

SNP plans return of Ross-shire area committees

THE SNP has pledged to resurrect area committees across the Highlands in a bid to put “power at the heart of communities” — if it wins control of the…


Public probe on Ross town's Viking legacy

Public probe on Ross town's Viking legacy

EXCITING proposals to breathe new life into a Ross-shire town's Viking past are being put to the public.


Kessock crew in river alert

Kessock crew in river alert

A ROSS-SHIRE lifeboat crew was scrambled on Thursday evening following a spate of calls to police about a man “”acting strangely” on a bridge in Inverness.…


Council sets £602million budget as the big tax freeze continues

Council sets £602million budget as the big tax freeze continues

HIGHLAND Council’s £602million budget for the next 12 months has been rubber stamped at a meeting in Inverness – despite members attacking the controversial…


Cop alert over Kyle phone scam

Cop alert over Kyle phone scam

HIGHLAND cops have blown the whistle on yet another telephone scam uncovered in Ross-shire.


Alness addict given a chance

Alness addict given a chance

AN ALNESS man facing life-saving surgery because of his heroin and alcohol abuse was this week released by a sheriff following a dramatic courtroom twist.


Phone scam police alert in Ross-shire

Phone scam police alert in Ross-shire

POLICE are warning today (Thurs) of a telephone scam which is currently operating in Ross-shire. A company purporting to be involved with PPI (payment…


Public urged to speak out at Stromferry bypass meetings

Public urged to speak out at Stromferry bypass meetings

PEOPLE are being urged to turn out for two meetings next week being held to consult communities on the arrangements to reopen the A890 Stromeferry Bypass.…


Stagecoach offers freebie to say sorry

Stagecoach offers freebie to say sorry

UNDER-FIRE bus company Stagecoach is giving free travel to residents on a Black Isle route this month in a bid to make up for continuing problems with…


Date for diary as Ross kids get day off

Date for diary as Ross kids get day off

ROSS-SHIRE schoolchildren can look forward to a day off school — and it’s all thanks to the Queen!


Bail for man after liver surgery plea

Bail for man after liver surgery plea

A SHERIFF showed mercy on an Easter Ross man with 26 bail aggravations today (Wed) and granted him his liberty after hearing he was awaiting life-saving…


Duthac Centre licence withheld over electrics

Duthac Centre licence withheld over electrics

A DECISION on granting a public entertainment licence for Tain’s Duthac Centre has been put on hold amid ongoing concern about the safety of the venue’s…


Tain centre's entertainment setback

Tain centre's entertainment setback

A DECISION on granting a public entertainment licence for Tain’s Duthac Centre has been delayed after an inspection found a number of electrical faults…


Decision day looms on local budget

Decision day looms on local budget

ALMOST £40 million of spending cuts to Highland Council services from next year up until 2015 are on the horizon, it has emerged.


Ross beauty spot bridge to close for repairs

Ross beauty spot bridge to close for repairs

THE bridge over spectacular Corrieshalloch Gorge in Wester Ross will be closed for around eight weeks for vital repairs, conservation charity the National…


Brewery cheered by Ross go-ahead

Brewery cheered by Ross go-ahead

THE Black Isle Brewery has been given the green light to start selling its award winning ales from its new premises.


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