TWO desirable parcels of Ross-shire land have been snapped up by a housing developer as part of a £30million deal which will see hundreds of new homes being built in the Black Isle.

MUIR of Ord Rovers under-19s won the north section of the Highland League after a 3-2 victory over Clachnacuddin at Grant Street Park.

WHEN it comes to the front line emergency services, the Highlands have always been a bit of a special case.

A MYSTERY donor has gifted a popular Ross-shire venue the hottest tickets in town — and given hardcore fans a last-gasp chance to secure them.

A LIFELONG friendship which helped a Contin woman get through her treatment for cancer has reaped rewards for a charity to help other patients.

Sir — If ever there was a prime example of the backward thinking that has led to the demise of football attendances, it was shown by John Macleod's article in this week's Journal, advocating the scrapping of the "play-off" system, in the interests of fairness to the teams involved.

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CALLING all local musicians: the Ross-shire Journal wants you – and your music – on our website.