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‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

An environmentally conscious family of four have removed a staggering 15 tonnes of rubbish from beaches in the north west Highlands.

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost 300 fines have been issued to drivers in Inverness though totals for other areas including Dingwall, Nairn, Wick and Thurso are much lower.

High Street newcomers herald Christmas countdown in Ross-shire town

The High Street has been transformed by a group dedicated to ‘spreading happiness through random acts of woolly kindness’

Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians, historians, artists and therapets.

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

The charity says that demand has grown for their services, yet resources and funding has only gotten thinner each year.

Ross-shire psychic show cancelled ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

“Thought they would have seen that coming,” posted one wag

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

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

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

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Serial blood donor Kevin Cummings has given more than 60 times so far - and never forgets what it’s all about.

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‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

Almost £30,000 in fines for pavement parking issued by council

High Street newcomers herald Christmas countdown in Ross-shire town

High Street newcomers herald Christmas countdown in Ross-shire town

Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

Award nod for Ross-shire care homes’ ‘above and beyond’ efforts

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

‘It would be horrendous if we closed’: James Support Group faces funding crisis

Ross-shire psychic show cancelled ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

Ross-shire psychic show cancelled ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

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

Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

Variety show in Amy’s memory set to return

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

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

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

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

MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

MSP calls for VisitScotland to stop closing tourist information centres

Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

Tain poised for Christmas lights switch-on and winter market

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

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?

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

Evanton youngsters forced to walk on road to school

Evanton youngsters forced to walk on road to school

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

Give Blood, Save Lives: Donor’s eyes on the prize - but giving back is the main goal

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