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Exam helpline opened by Skills Development Scotland on results day

04 August 2020
Exam helpline opened by Skills Development Scotland on results day

Exam helpline opened by Skills Development Scotland on results day

04 August 2020

Skills Development Scotland is running an exam results helpline today.


Cost of rural crime soars with thieves' wish lists including ATVs, quad bikes and livestock

04 August 2020
Cost of rural crime soars with thieves' wish lists including ATVs, quad bikes and livestock

Cost of rural crime soars with thieves' wish lists including ATVs, quad bikes and livestock

04 August 2020

Tractors, quad bikes, Land Rovers and livestock amongst targets of thieves as cost of rural crime soars.


'So important they have someone there to listen to how they are feeling and to discuss their options'

04 August 2020
'So important they have someone there to listen to how they are feeling and to discuss their options'

'So important they have someone there to listen to how they are feeling and to discuss their options'

04 August 2020

Ross-shire pupils receiving their exam results today are being offered a listening ear if they feel overwhelmed.


'Be kind to yourself and reach out if you need help' advice over coronavirus shielding anxiety

03 August 2020
'Be kind to yourself and reach out if you need help' advice over coronavirus shielding anxiety

'Be kind to yourself and reach out if you need help' advice over coronavirus shielding anxiety

03 August 2020

Tips to help people in the Highlands who have been shielding cope with next steps out of lockdown have been highlighted.


'Don't plant unsolicited seeds received through the post', farmers' group warns

03 August 2020
'Don't plant unsolicited seeds received through the post', farmers' group warns

'Don't plant unsolicited seeds received through the post', farmers' group warns

03 August 2020

A farmers' organisation today urged members of the public over a potential seed scam that could lead to disease being spread.


App to help record bird of prey sightings across Scotland

03 August 2020
App to help record bird of prey sightings across Scotland

App to help record bird of prey sightings across Scotland

03 August 2020

Recording bird of prey sightings across Scotland is set to take a major step forward thanks to a new app being developed with the help of gamekeepers.


Train passengers given five top tips ahead of return to 'normal' tomorrow

02 August 2020
Train passengers given five top tips ahead of return to 'normal' tomorrow

Train passengers given five top tips ahead of return to 'normal' tomorrow

02 August 2020

ScotRail is reminding customers that the number of services operating across Scotland’s railway will increase from tomorrow.


'Coronavirus is as nothing compared to devastation of nuclear conflict', warns Ross campaigner

02 August 2020
'Coronavirus is as nothing compared to devastation of nuclear conflict', warns Ross campaigner

'Coronavirus is as nothing compared to devastation of nuclear conflict', warns Ross campaigner

02 August 2020

The coronavirus crisis is nothing compared to the suffering that would be inflicted by an avoidable nuclear catastrophe, say Black Isle campaigners.


Teenager set for court appearance after Dingwall incident

02 August 2020
Teenager set for court appearance after Dingwall incident

Teenager set for court appearance after Dingwall incident

02 August 2020

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after an early-morning incident in Ross-shire's county town.


Teenagers drifting out to sea on inflatable doughnut trigger rescue mission

02 August 2020
Teenagers drifting out to sea on inflatable doughnut trigger rescue mission

Teenagers drifting out to sea on inflatable doughnut trigger rescue mission

02 August 2020

A report of teenagers drifting out to sea on an inflatable doughnut triggered a response from a rescue helicopter and a Ross-shire lifeboat crew.


Prize draw for Easter Ross man's labour of love tapestry to boost Highland Hospice

02 August 2020
Prize draw for Easter Ross man's labour of love tapestry to boost Highland Hospice

Prize draw for Easter Ross man's labour of love tapestry to boost Highland Hospice

02 August 2020

A tapestry that is made up of more than 16,000 pieces of wool and took an Easter Ross man 220 hours to complete will find its new home next week.


'Will you walk a mile for us?' appeal from Kessock RNLI

02 August 2020
'Will you walk a mile for us?' appeal from Kessock RNLI

'Will you walk a mile for us?' appeal from Kessock RNLI

02 August 2020

PEOPLE who value the role of Ross-shire volunteers on call 24/7 throughout the year are being asked to show their support by taking on a challenge.


PICTURES: 'Priceless asset' in Easter Ross playing vital wellbeing role during Covid-19 pandemic

02 August 2020
PICTURES: 'Priceless asset' in Easter Ross playing vital wellbeing role during Covid-19 pandemic

PICTURES: 'Priceless asset' in Easter Ross playing vital wellbeing role during Covid-19 pandemic

02 August 2020

An Easter Ross community woodland targeted by vandals has become a "priceless asset" during the coronavirus crisis, providing a safe haven for people.


Applecross land bid to pave way for community woodland and affordable housing

02 August 2020
Applecross land bid to pave way for community woodland and affordable housing

Applecross land bid to pave way for community woodland and affordable housing

02 August 2020

A bid to create a community woodland and affordable housing scheme is gaining momentum in Applecross.


Dingwall GP's 'bear with us' appeal over three-month backlog caused by coronavirus crisis

02 August 2020
Dingwall GP's 'bear with us' appeal over three-month backlog caused by coronavirus crisis

Dingwall GP's 'bear with us' appeal over three-month backlog caused by coronavirus crisis

02 August 2020

Patients at one of Ross-shire’s largest medical practices are being thanked for their patience as doctors tackle a three-month backlog of cases.


Cruise cancellations hit Easter Ross company with £3million blow as cost of Covid-19 crisis counted

02 August 2020
Cruise cancellations hit Easter Ross company with £3million blow as cost of Covid-19 crisis counted

Cruise cancellations hit Easter Ross company with £3million blow as cost of Covid-19 crisis counted

02 August 2020

A Ross-shire community reeling from the loss of a record-breaking multimillion-pound visitor industry now needs to show resilience.


Highland police issue new image of missing man as public appeal for help renewed

01 August 2020
Highland police issue new image of missing man as public appeal for help renewed

Highland police issue new image of missing man as public appeal for help renewed

01 August 2020

Highland police have issued a fresh image of a man whose car was found near a popular hill walking area.


Easter Ross angling club welcomes weir work on River Alness

01 August 2020
Easter Ross angling club welcomes weir work on River Alness

Easter Ross angling club welcomes weir work on River Alness

01 August 2020

An Easter Ross angling club has welcomed the start of work on a weir that will ease the passage of salmon and sea trout to their spawning grounds.


Dingwall Academy teacher 'exceptionally proud' of deaf base pupils

01 August 2020
Dingwall Academy teacher 'exceptionally proud' of deaf base pupils

Dingwall Academy teacher 'exceptionally proud' of deaf base pupils

01 August 2020

Pupils at schools across Ross-shire will have mixed feelings about the impending return to classrooms - but remote learning was tougher for some.


Ross-shire care home provides 'model to follow' in aspects of its work with residents

01 August 2020
Ross-shire care home provides 'model to follow' in aspects of its work with residents

Ross-shire care home provides 'model to follow' in aspects of its work with residents

01 August 2020

A Ross-shire care home has been given a glowing report by inspectors and hailed as a model for others in some of its operations.


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