FACE coverings will become mandatory on public transport from Monday as part of operators’ preparations for progress towards recovery from Covid-19.
A ROSS-SHIRE MP is to table a parliamentary motion to mark the passing at the age of 103 of wartime sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn.
THE importance of clear, simple messages to the public over the response to coronavirus has been stressed by Highland Council's top official.
A VISITOR attraction on the Black Isle has signalled its intention to open in line with Scottish Government guidelines.
A bid to to help tackle loneliness and mental ill-health among farmers during lockdown is being backed by auctioneers.
PRIMARY pupils making the step up to a Ross-shire secondary are making history this week with a "virtual" transition week.
POLICE have arrested and charged a man in relation to three housebreakings which occurred in the Muir of Ord, Elgin and Wick areas.
Highland Council garden waste permits are now available to buy for the 2020/21 permit season – at a cost of £45 each.
RENOWNED pipers in an Easter Ross community paid poignant tribute to Highlanders killed or captured at St Valery in France 80 years ago.
Works will be restarting on council house build projects throughout the Highlands this week, amongst them a project in the heart of Dingwall.
STUDENTS at the University of the Highlands and Islands are looking for partners to support women interested in STEM careers.
THE biggest celebration of Gaelic culture is set to stage an online version of the Royal National Mod this year.
PARENTS of pupils at Park Primary in Invergordon will be kept abreast of plans on the post-lockdown return to classrooms.
DEVELOPMENT plans for a project benefitting adults with learning difficulties in Lochalsh have been given a significant boost.
PATROLS on a protected stretch of Easter Ross water are aiming to ensure compliance with regulations over salmon fishing.
A Ross-shire woman revealed to her solicitor for the first time why she had 28 previous convictions in the last four years for nuisance 999 calls.
A ROSS-SHIRE MP is challenging a 'discriminatory' blood donation policy which prevents gay and bisexual men from donating their plasma to a trial.
A SHOW of solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement across Ross-shire has sparked debate on the extent of racism in the county.
Residents in a Black Isle community are being offered free face masks thanks to the generosity of a local volunteer.
A MUCH-LOVED great-grandfather was given a special surprise under extraordinary circumstances as he celebrated his 100th birthday in Tain.
