UNCERTAINTY surrounds plans for new fire stations in the Highlands which could be put on ice because the region's fire service needs cash so it can train its workforce.
THE race for the First Division title took a dramatic twist on Tuesday night as a late Ross County call-off allowed challengers Falkirk the opportunity to draw level at the top.
THE off-roading accident on a Ross-shire estate which killed a footballer who was electrocuted when the vehicle hit an eletricity pole could have been avoided if the driver had slowed down and taken more care, according to a sheriff.
A 15-year-old boy has been brought to the attention of the Children's Reporter in connection with a spate of incidents of vandalism in an Easter Ross community.
A FERRY service and park and ride scheme will not be introduced to help ease the traffic gridlock expected during the £18million road works on Kessock Bridge which start next year.
THE criteria that are likely to be used to judge whether under threat Highland fire stations should remain open have been questioned by a former firefighter and trade union.