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Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services for women and children in the Highlands could close under funding plans by Highland Council, Women’s Aid groups are warning.


Ross-shire malt maker lands world’s leading whisky distillery tour accolade

Ross-shire malt maker lands world’s leading whisky distillery tour accolade

“Being crowned the World’s Leading Whisky Distillery Tour is a moment we will never forget.”


Tain man appears in court on assault to injury charge

Tain man appears in court on assault to injury charge

He made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.


Gritters on the roads in Ross-shire as temperature set to drop

Gritters on the roads in Ross-shire as temperature set to drop

Roads are being treated according to Highland Council priorities across Ross-shire.


Parklands Care boss fears tax hike will cause ‘severe and lasting damage’ to homes

Parklands Care boss fears tax hike will cause ‘severe and lasting damage’ to homes

Parklands runs care homes in Fortrose, Tain and Muir of Ord and its boss has outlined grave concerns about national insurance contribution changes.


Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

The exhibition, which features a treasure trove of photos of the line from times gone by, was a big success when it was previously held in Thurso.


Police appeal after man (65) assaulted in Dingwall

Police appeal after man (65) assaulted in Dingwall

On November 21 a 65-year-old man was walking on Mill Street, Dingwall, when he was assaulted by another man who was riding a bike.


Heartbreak for boxer as title fight falls through

Heartbreak for boxer as title fight falls through

The 25-year-old was due to attempt to become a double Scottish champion at the end of the month.


Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.


A9 surfacing work near Alness hit by further delay

A9 surfacing work near Alness hit by further delay

The low temperature has caused another delay to a £1m A9 surfacing project in Easter Ross.


Ross County striker had predicted goal against Motherwell

Ross County striker had predicted goal against Motherwell

Staggies boss Don Cowie has revealed one of his side’s goalscorers in their latest victory had called that he would score against Motherwell.


Wester Ross driver who hit 102mph at Achanalt had sped before

Wester Ross driver who hit 102mph at Achanalt had sped before

The court heard the 57-year-old had a similar conviction before.


Maryburgh Community Woodland Group reveals new logo courtesy of local pupil

Maryburgh Community Woodland Group reveals new logo courtesy of local pupil

Pupils at a Ross-shire primary were invited to put their artistic skills to good use for a community woodland group.


Celebrate Hogmanay in style at two of Inverness’s most luxurious hotels

Celebrate Hogmanay in style at two of Inverness’s most luxurious hotels

Two of Inverness’s most sought-after luxury hotels are stepping up to ensure the year’s end is marked with grandeur and glamour.


Ross-shire sisters aimed ‘to put matters right’ in neighbour dispute

Ross-shire sisters aimed ‘to put matters right’ in neighbour dispute

A neighbour dispute boiled over when two Ross-shire sisters tried to ‘put matters right’ by approaching the couple next door.


Ross-shire sisters aimed ‘to put matters right’ in neighbour dispute

Ross-shire sisters aimed ‘to put matters right’ in neighbour dispute

A neighbour dispute boiled over when two Ross-shire sisters tried to ‘put matters right’ by approaching the couple next door.


How I became an award-winning teenage journalist — and you can too

How I became an award-winning teenage journalist — and you can too

Our reporter, Iona MacDonald (18) shares how she got a head start in journalism — and how you can too.


Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

Modest driver from Easter Ross says he’s simply doing the job he loves.


Ferries cancelled and liable to disruption between Ullapool and Stornoway as yellow weather warning in place due to Storm Bert

Ferries cancelled and liable to disruption between Ullapool and Stornoway as yellow weather warning in place due to Storm Bert

The early morning ferry between Ullapool and Stornoway has been cancelled due to Storm Bert.


Dingwall panto Treasure Island hits new venue - have you got your boarding pass?

Dingwall panto Treasure Island hits new venue - have you got your boarding pass?

The Hispaniola will be docking in Dingwall from December 12 – 14. Festive laughs aplenty promised by the cast!


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