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Ross-shire mobile Post Office service on hold due to Covid

19 December 2021
Ross-shire mobile Post Office service on hold due to Covid

Ross-shire mobile Post Office service on hold due to Covid

19 December 2021

A mobile Post Office service brought in to help plug gaps in provision in several Ross-shire communities has been temporarily put on hold.


'This is a very difficult decision which has not been taken lightly': Under-pressure Raigmore Hospital puts some planned treatment on hold

19 December 2021
'This is a very difficult decision which has not been taken lightly': Under-pressure Raigmore Hospital puts some planned treatment on hold

'This is a very difficult decision which has not been taken lightly': Under-pressure Raigmore Hospital puts some planned treatment on hold

19 December 2021

'Significant pressure' has prompted NHS Highland to put some planned medical treatment on hold to meet demand for emergency and trauma patients.


LOOKING BACK: Snippets from the Ross-shire Journal old files 100, 50 and 25 years ago

19 December 2021
LOOKING BACK: Snippets from the Ross-shire Journal old files 100, 50 and 25 years ago

LOOKING BACK: Snippets from the Ross-shire Journal old files 100, 50 and 25 years ago

19 December 2021

A fascinating delve back to what was happening 100, 50 and 25 years ago.


PICTURES: Alness trailblazer market a success: 'This is why we do what we do'

18 December 2021
PICTURES: Alness trailblazer market a success: 'This is why we do what we do'

PICTURES: Alness trailblazer market a success: 'This is why we do what we do'

18 December 2021

CHRISTMAS came early for an Easter Ross community which turned out in force for a festive market in Alness at the weekend.


'Significant benefit' of exercise classes for people facing cancer flagged in Highlands

18 December 2021
'Significant benefit' of exercise classes for people facing cancer flagged in Highlands

'Significant benefit' of exercise classes for people facing cancer flagged in Highlands

18 December 2021

A programme of exercise for those affected by cancer is being offered by High Life Highland.


Christmas and New Year waste collection plans announced by Highland Council

18 December 2021
Christmas and New Year waste collection plans announced by Highland Council

Christmas and New Year waste collection plans announced by Highland Council

18 December 2021

Householders and businesses in the Highlands have been advised of bin collection and recycling centre plans over the festive season.


PICTURES: Santa's sleigh dips down to Ross village square

18 December 2021
PICTURES: Santa's sleigh dips down to Ross village square

PICTURES: Santa's sleigh dips down to Ross village square

18 December 2021

A 'local legend' postie was part of a festive team delivering fun and smiles in a Ross-shire village at the weekend.


Festive 'stay at home' plea from First Minister amid concerns over 'very, very infection' strain of Covid

17 December 2021
Festive 'stay at home' plea from First Minister amid concerns over 'very, very infection' strain of Covid

Festive 'stay at home' plea from First Minister amid concerns over 'very, very infection' strain of Covid

17 December 2021

PEOPLE are being asked by the First Minister to stay home "much more than you normally would" in the run-up to Christmas.


Dingwall Covid-19 vaccination and booster clinics flagged up

17 December 2021
Dingwall Covid-19 vaccination and booster clinics flagged up

Dingwall Covid-19 vaccination and booster clinics flagged up

17 December 2021

Dingwall Medical Group is now flagging the opportunity to book Covid-19 booster vaccinations to patients aged over 18.


PICTURES: Festive jumper party helps bond Ross-shire care home residents ahead of first Christmas together

17 December 2021
PICTURES: Festive jumper party helps bond Ross-shire care home residents ahead of first Christmas together

PICTURES: Festive jumper party helps bond Ross-shire care home residents ahead of first Christmas together

17 December 2021

Residents and staff at a newly opened Fortrose care home got into the festive spirit as they prepare for their first Christmas together.


Ross MP: Let's share the love for panto in challenging times

17 December 2021
Ross MP: Let's share the love for panto in challenging times

Ross MP: Let's share the love for panto in challenging times

17 December 2021

A Ross-shire MP who has been both spectator and star of pantomime is showing his love for the art form as it faces an uncertain winter.


Left it late for Christmas shopping? This Ross-shire town might just have the answer...

16 December 2021
Left it late for Christmas shopping? This Ross-shire town might just have the answer...

Left it late for Christmas shopping? This Ross-shire town might just have the answer...

16 December 2021

Businesses in a small Ross-shire community have joined forces to offer a late night shopping extravaganza.


Auditor general gives verdict on Bòrd na Gàidhlig

15 December 2021
Auditor general gives verdict on Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Auditor general gives verdict on Bòrd na Gàidhlig

15 December 2021

The public body responsible for promoting Gaelic in Scotland has tackled weaknesses in its leadership and governance.


Ross-shire businesses fear the worst over omicron impact

14 December 2021
Ross-shire businesses fear the worst over omicron impact

Ross-shire businesses fear the worst over omicron impact

14 December 2021

Many Ross-shire businesses will be alarmed by the implications of the latest coronavirus guidance in the run-up to Christmas.


UPDATE: Power cut hit Ross-shire households expected to have electricity restored by this evening

13 December 2021
UPDATE: Power cut hit Ross-shire households expected to have electricity restored by this evening

UPDATE: Power cut hit Ross-shire households expected to have electricity restored by this evening

13 December 2021

Most Ross householders hit by power cuts caused by severe winds of up to 80mph last night are expected to have electricity restored by this evening.


Easter Ross primary spreads the festive joy with Christmas jumper donations

13 December 2021
Easter Ross primary spreads the festive joy with Christmas jumper donations

Easter Ross primary spreads the festive joy with Christmas jumper donations

13 December 2021

Children in an Easter Ross community are being helped get into the festive spirit with a "Christmas jumper jumble".


Power cuts still affecting swathes of Ross-shire with a number of schools closed

13 December 2021
Power cuts still affecting swathes of Ross-shire with a number of schools closed

Power cuts still affecting swathes of Ross-shire with a number of schools closed

13 December 2021

A number of Ross-shire schools are closed today and premises across the county without power following high winds overnight.


Power cuts in Ross-shire as SSEN engineers bid to fix faults

13 December 2021
Power cuts in Ross-shire as SSEN engineers bid to fix faults

Power cuts in Ross-shire as SSEN engineers bid to fix faults

13 December 2021

Power cuts have been reported across the Black Isle and in parts of Wester Ross.


Community fridge Christmas event in Ross-shire town

12 December 2021
Community fridge Christmas event in Ross-shire town

Community fridge Christmas event in Ross-shire town

12 December 2021

The initiative was set up by volunteers and offers a helping hand to those who need it and a way of combating food waste.


WEATHER WARNING: Highland alert over likelihood of strong wind overnight

12 December 2021
WEATHER WARNING: Highland alert over likelihood of strong wind overnight

WEATHER WARNING: Highland alert over likelihood of strong wind overnight

12 December 2021

Strong gusts of wind could result in travel disruption in the Highlands, forecasters warn.


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