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Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route
11 May 2022
Maree Todd contacts Police Scotland about speeding drivers on North Coast 500 route
11 May 2022North MSP claims the behaviour of some drivers on NC500 is 'reckless.'
Dornoch shop helps raise nearly £10,000 for Poppyscotland
19 February 2022
Dornoch shop helps raise nearly £10,000 for Poppyscotland
19 February 2022The charity helps present and former members of the Armed Forces and their families
North charity aiming to inspire young people in name change – but aims stay the same
10 February 2022
North charity aiming to inspire young people in name change – but aims stay the same
10 February 2022Inspiring Young Voices helps young people but especially those with additional needs
MP says Scottish Government's refusal to consider new nuclear may affect jobs and investment in Highlands
04 February 2022
MP says Scottish Government's refusal to consider new nuclear may affect jobs and investment in Highlands
04 February 2022Ministers cannot continue to bury their heads in the sand on nuclear power, according to Ross MP
Plans to reduce waiting times for neuro developmental assessments for children in Highlands welcomed by MSP
03 February 2022
Plans to reduce waiting times for neuro developmental assessments for children in Highlands welcomed by MSP
03 February 2022Over 500 children will have waiting times reduced by the end of the year, say Highland health authority
Health boss targets reduction in suicide rate in Highland area
26 January 2022
Health boss targets reduction in suicide rate in Highland area
26 January 2022NHS Highland area has higher suicide rate than the Scottish average.
Afghan couple leave far north town after feeling isolated
09 December 2021
Afghan couple leave far north town after feeling isolated
09 December 2021An Afghan couple who were living in Wick after fleeing their war-torn country have moved to London.
MP Stone accuses PM Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video
09 December 2021
MP Stone accuses PM Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video
09 December 2021Video shows Downing Street staff laughing about a Christmas party being held last year during Covid restrictions
World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government
25 November 2021
World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government
25 November 2021Industry leaders urge UK Govt to help tidal energy projects that have already delivered benefits to Easter Ross.
Calendar could raise thousands of pounds for Fishermen's Mission
14 November 2021
Calendar could raise thousands of pounds for Fishermen's Mission
14 November 2021Calendar was made by volunteers producing artwork and recipes
Marathon walk raises £9000 for defibrillators
25 August 2021
Marathon walk raises £9000 for defibrillators
25 August 2021A former armed forces trainer has completed a gruelling marathon to raise £9000 for charity.
New research shows extra delivery charges cost Scots £44.8 million
25 August 2021
New research shows extra delivery charges cost Scots £44.8 million
25 August 2021People in Ross-shire and elsewhere in Scotland paid an additional £44.8 million in parcel delivery surcharges, according to new research.
Could Ross-shire fit the bill for Salvage Hunters TV show?
11 June 2021
Could Ross-shire fit the bill for Salvage Hunters TV show?
11 June 2021Ross-shire could be included in a popular television show which is featuring a special programme on Scotland.
Brandon on top of world after topping country charts Down Under
15 December 2020
Brandon on top of world after topping country charts Down Under
15 December 2020A Highland musician is feeling on top of the world after hitting the top spot in an Australian country music chart.
Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore
27 November 2020
Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore
27 November 2020MP Ian Blackford has apologised to a local photographer after a picture taken in Caithness caused a row and a backlash on social media
Timber freight scheme to take 250 lorries off A9 and A99 a week
10 September 2020
Timber freight scheme to take 250 lorries off A9 and A99 a week
10 September 2020Caithness is playing a key role in a £195k project which hopes to show that moving timber by rail is a viable and greener alternative to using roads.
Recommendations made following investigation into coronavirus samples found on A9
17 July 2020
Recommendations made following investigation into coronavirus samples found on A9
17 July 2020THE internal investigation into why Covid-19 samples being transported to Inverness were found on the A9 near Dornoch has been completed.
Stagecoach replaces unpopular Interdeck buses on X99 service between Inverness and Caithness
03 July 2020
Stagecoach replaces unpopular Interdeck buses on X99 service between Inverness and Caithness
03 July 2020The buses on the X99 route between Caithness and Inverness have been replaced following widespread public criticism, it has been confirmed.