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Mum hopes cancer trial can prolong life

27 April 2018
Mum hopes cancer trial can prolong life

Mum hopes cancer trial can prolong life

27 April 2018

A ROSS-SHIRE mother-of-three diagnosed with advanced stage cancer is in London this week trying to get herself a place on a clinical trial for drugs that…


Mum-of-three needs to raise £21k for potential lifeline treatment

14 April 2018
Mum-of-three needs to raise £21k for potential lifeline treatment

Mum-of-three needs to raise £21k for potential lifeline treatment

14 April 2018

A ROSS-shire mother-of-three devastated after being told by doctors her cancer is incurable has failed to raise enough money for cutting edge treatment…


Heartbroken family reach out to others after suicide devastation

24 March 2018
Heartbroken family reach out to others after suicide devastation

Heartbroken family reach out to others after suicide devastation

24 March 2018

THE devastated family of a Black Isle father-of-three who committed suicide weeks after the birth of his baby son are speaking out to try to stop others…


Evanton woman vows to fight back as appeal is launched for cancer treatment

10 March 2018
Evanton woman vows to fight back as appeal is launched for cancer treatment

Evanton woman vows to fight back as appeal is launched for cancer treatment

10 March 2018

A ROSS-shire mother-of-three devastated after being told by doctors that her cancer is incurable has pledged to battle the grim prognosis with cutting-edge…


Woman badly hurt in ice fall fails in payout bid

08 February 2018
Woman badly hurt in ice fall fails in payout bid

Woman badly hurt in ice fall fails in payout bid

08 February 2018

A ROSS-SHIRE grandmother left with a fractured back and facing months off work after falling on an icy high street pavement has had her hopes of a compensation…


'Bonkers' car drivers spur safety fears in Strathpeffer

07 February 2018
'Bonkers' car drivers spur safety fears in Strathpeffer

'Bonkers' car drivers spur safety fears in Strathpeffer

07 February 2018

WATER mains workers have put up bollards to stop "bonkers" drivers from squeezing their cars along a footpath heavily used by school pupils to bypass…


Mum on warpath after council school bus bill

27 January 2018
Mum on warpath after council school bus bill

Mum on warpath after council school bus bill

27 January 2018

A FED-up Invergordon mother has slammed the "ludicrous" red tape preventing her son from using a free school bus.


'Get back on track plea' as rail line loses passengers

16 December 2017
'Get back on track plea' as rail line loses passengers

'Get back on track plea' as rail line loses passengers

16 December 2017

THE number of passengers using the ScotRail train service between Inverness and Wick has fallen in the last two years.


Marcus gets recognition from charity

14 December 2017
Marcus gets recognition from charity

Marcus gets recognition from charity

14 December 2017

An Inverness charity that helps to make life better for blind and partially-sighted people has been recognised for the way it supports its strong network…


Red Kite activist is honoured for his work

11 December 2017
Red Kite activist is honoured for his work

Red Kite activist is honoured for his work

11 December 2017

A RED kite activist who helped to raise the alarm during 2014’s mass bird poisoning incident on the Black Isle has won a prestigious conservation…


Red Kite activist is honoured for his efforts

10 December 2017
Red Kite activist is honoured for his efforts

Red Kite activist is honoured for his efforts

10 December 2017

A RED kite activist who helped to raise the alarm during 2014’s mass bird poisoning incident on the Black Isle has won a prestigious conservation…


Numbers up at Great Wilderness Challenge

18 August 2017
Numbers up at Great Wilderness Challenge

Numbers up at Great Wilderness Challenge

18 August 2017

Oganisers of the Great Wilderness Challenge said it was "another great success" with numbers up on last year and Ross-shire runners prominent in the races.


Shorter school week 'still possible', claims Highland councillor

03 December 2015
Shorter school week 'still possible', claims Highland councillor

Shorter school week 'still possible', claims Highland councillor

03 December 2015

PLANS to shut Highland schools half day on a Friday could still go ahead despite a proposed law change by the Scottish government to ensure children spend…


Fresh doubt over Highland schools 'half-day Fridays' scheme

03 December 2015
Fresh doubt over Highland schools 'half-day Fridays' scheme

Fresh doubt over Highland schools 'half-day Fridays' scheme

03 December 2015

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to shut Highland schools half day on a Friday could still go ahead despite a proposed new ruling by the Scottish National Party…


Another Scottish National Party MP comes under fire for his constituency office signs

27 November 2015
Another Scottish National Party MP comes under fire for his constituency office signs

Another Scottish National Party MP comes under fire for his constituency office signs

27 November 2015

Questions are being asked of a Scottish National Party MP who has adorned the windows of his new constituency office with party livery.


Ross MP tones down yellow peril office

27 November 2015
Ross MP tones down yellow peril office

Ross MP tones down yellow peril office

27 November 2015

A ROSS MP has toned down a bright yellow sign that hangs over his new constituency office on Dingwall High Street after complaints it was spoiling the…


Highland Council staff urged to wear jumpers to cut power bill

27 November 2015
Highland Council staff urged to wear jumpers to cut power bill

Highland Council staff urged to wear jumpers to cut power bill

27 November 2015

HIGHLAND Council staff will be told to consider wearing jumpers to the work this winter to tackle the local authority’s soaring energy bills.


Falls of Shin revival charity gets £100k boost

25 November 2015
Falls of Shin revival charity gets £100k boost

Falls of Shin revival charity gets £100k boost

25 November 2015

A CHARITY has been awarded £100,000 from Highland Council towards the cost of building a new visitor centre and restaurant at the Falls of Shin,…


Highland schools early closing 'could save millions' - but is it a good idea?

24 November 2015
Highland schools early closing 'could save millions' - but is it a good idea?

Highland schools early closing 'could save millions' - but is it a good idea?

24 November 2015

PROPOSALS have been drawn up to shut all council buildings - including schools - half day on Fridays.


Highland Council plans early weekend to save cash

23 November 2015
Highland Council plans early weekend to save cash

Highland Council plans early weekend to save cash

23 November 2015

PROPOSALS have been drawn up to shut all council buildings - including schools - half day on a Friday.


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