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Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

A Wester Ross community has been left up in arms after Highland Council issued a notice implying the main road into the village was shut.


Strathpeffer attacker left victim ‘in a state of fear and alarm’

Strathpeffer attacker left victim ‘in a state of fear and alarm’

A 37-year-old man who punched, slapped and kicked his autistic victim in a Wester Ross attack has been ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.


Five men stopped by police in Ross-shire for driving under the influence in the past 24 hours

Five men stopped by police in Ross-shire for driving under the influence in the past 24 hours

Officers have been carrying out patrols throughout the region and made a number of detections on Monday, 29 April, 2024.


Ross County defender closes in on return from injury

Ross County defender closes in on return from injury

The defender has not played since the start of February, but is in contention to face Hibernian this Saturday.


Kate Forbes says she is ‘considering’ standing to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

Kate Forbes says she is ‘considering’ standing to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister

The Highland MSP says she is conscious of a ‘groundswell of support’ but she is still ‘weighing everything up’.


Lack of leadership and management at Ross-shire service for women fleeing domestic abuse, says inspection report

Lack of leadership and management at Ross-shire service for women fleeing domestic abuse, says inspection report

A care watchdog has issued a damning report on a Ross-shire service for women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse.


Ross village to host Fèis Rois musical workshops as star line-up revealed

Ross village to host Fèis Rois musical workshops as star line-up revealed

The streets of a Wester Ross village will be buzzing over the coming days as a session of traditional music workshops gets under way.


Police investigating break-in at Tulloch Lodge, Dingwall

Police investigating break-in at Tulloch Lodge, Dingwall

Police are investigating a break-in which occurred in Dingwall.


A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

Emergency services including three Inverness fire units and a heavy rescue unit attend crash, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.


Ardross, Applecross and Cromarty venues going for gold

Ardross, Applecross and Cromarty venues going for gold

Ardross, Cromarty and Applecross are amongst the areas that will be visited by the ‘comedy with a big heart’.


Mum’s plight: ‘It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know what else to do’

Mum’s plight: ‘It’s breaking my heart and I don’t know what else to do’

A Ross-shire woman has won the backing of an MP in her heart-breaking two-year plight to live closer to the hospital her daughter depends on.


‘Aggressive’ scammers spark spate of Highland incidents, warn police

‘Aggressive’ scammers spark spate of Highland incidents, warn police

Aggressive scammers are targeting Highland residents, police have reported after a spate of incidents.


Jealousy fuelled Dingwall flare-up as offender learns prison fate

Jealousy fuelled Dingwall flare-up as offender learns prison fate

Sherry verbally abused two women with jealousy a factor in both outbursts, the Highland court was told.


Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.


Behind The Lens: The legacy of a Highland news photographer

Behind The Lens: The legacy of a Highland news photographer

November 2016: The glass viewing canopy is hoisted into place on the North Tower at Inverness Castle giving 360 degree views of the city.


Loch Ness Monster spotted on holiday in Invergordon pothole

Loch Ness Monster spotted on holiday in Invergordon pothole

Nessie has been spotted on holiday in an Invergordon pothole.


Driver tried to grind cocaine into floor of his car, Highland court told

Driver tried to grind cocaine into floor of his car, Highland court told

A motorist tried to dispose of a Class A drug by grinding it into the floor of his car after police stopped him near Evanton.


Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for a new mode of transport in the Highlands has taken another step forward.


‘Failures and unfulfilled promises’: Highland opposition MSPs react to Humza Yousaf resignation

‘Failures and unfulfilled promises’: Highland opposition MSPs react to Humza Yousaf resignation

While colleagues rallied after Humza Yousaf’s resignation, opposition politicians have been quick to recount what they see as his failures in office.


Dundonnell Mountain Rescue pups saluted for their life-saving work

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue pups saluted for their life-saving work

The mountain rescue team has hailed the valued role played by its canine companions.


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