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Ross MP calls for end to violence against women

01 December 2014
Ross MP calls for end to violence against women

Ross MP calls for end to violence against women

01 December 2014

ROSS-SHIRE MP Charles Kennedy is calling for action to tackle global violence against women.


Invergordon mum hits catwalk for cancer cause

30 November 2014
Invergordon mum hits catwalk for cancer cause

Invergordon mum hits catwalk for cancer cause

30 November 2014

AN Easter Ross mum who was diagnosed with cancer while seven months pregnant has been taking part in an unforgettable charity event to help other sufferers.


Good news for firth's rare bottlenose dolphins

28 November 2014
Good news for firth's rare bottlenose dolphins

Good news for firth's rare bottlenose dolphins

28 November 2014

THE world’s most northerly bottlenose dolphin population has stayed stable for 23 years, according to a report out today (Friday).


Raigmore Hospital pioneers open visiting

28 November 2014
Raigmore Hospital pioneers open visiting

Raigmore Hospital pioneers open visiting

28 November 2014

VISITORS to two wards at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness can now visit at any time during the day as part of an open visiting pilot.


Ross-shire music festival tickets to go on sale

27 November 2014
Ross-shire music festival tickets to go on sale

Ross-shire music festival tickets to go on sale

27 November 2014

TICKETS will go on sale at 9am tomorrow (Friday) for the Loopallu Music Festival in Ullapool.


SSPCA rescues stricken seal pup from Ross beach

27 November 2014
SSPCA rescues stricken seal pup from Ross beach

SSPCA rescues stricken seal pup from Ross beach

27 November 2014

SCOTTISH SPCA officers carried a baby seal for a mile-and-a-half after finding the stricken youngster on a Ross-shire beach.


Most vulnerable in Highlands to have better benefits advice

27 November 2014
Most vulnerable in Highlands to have better benefits advice

Most vulnerable in Highlands to have better benefits advice

27 November 2014

THE most vulnerable people in the Highlands are to have improved advice about benefits through a series of special welfare clinics set up across the area.


Top wildlife lensman backs Highland bothy revival bid

21 November 2014
Top wildlife lensman backs Highland bothy revival bid

Top wildlife lensman backs Highland bothy revival bid

21 November 2014

A LEADING wildlife filmmaker is backing a bid to transform a famous but derelict Highland mountain bothy into a wilderness base for the planting of thousands…


Indies pledge to fight 'devastating' Highland Council cuts

20 November 2014
Indies pledge to fight 'devastating' Highland Council cuts

Indies pledge to fight 'devastating' Highland Council cuts

20 November 2014

THE Independent Group at Highland Council has pledged to fight budget cuts which would have "devastating" effects on communities and schools.


Cal Mac reveals 'plan b' for Ullapool ferry upheaval

20 November 2014
Cal Mac reveals 'plan b' for Ullapool ferry upheaval

Cal Mac reveals 'plan b' for Ullapool ferry upheaval

20 November 2014

FERRY operator Cal Mac has issued details of its contingency plan during a partial withdrawal of services on the Ullapool to Stornoway route.


Huge demand at Ross foodbank prompts appeal

20 November 2014
Huge demand at Ross foodbank prompts appeal

Huge demand at Ross foodbank prompts appeal

20 November 2014

AN UPSURGE in demand for people needing the services of Alness Foodbank has led to an appeal for more volunteers.


Ross fundraiser tackles Everest - in the kilt

19 November 2014
Ross fundraiser tackles Everest - in the kilt

Ross fundraiser tackles Everest - in the kilt

19 November 2014

A STALWART Highland Hospice fundraiser from Ross-shire is undertaking his tallest challenge yet –  trekking to Everest base camp in his…


MSP calls for Holyrood halt to 'bankrolling' arms industry

16 November 2014
MSP calls for Holyrood halt to 'bankrolling' arms industry

MSP calls for Holyrood halt to 'bankrolling' arms industry

16 November 2014

A HIGHLAND MSP says Holyrood could stand accused of "rank hypocrisy" for investing in the arms and tobacco industries.


Famous Fearn son inspires bid to save hall

12 November 2014
Famous Fearn son inspires bid to save hall

Famous Fearn son inspires bid to save hall

12 November 2014

A MUM from Fearn has set herself an ambitious task – to save the 130-year-old local hall from being sold or demolished.


Work starts at Ross-shire rockfall route

11 November 2014
Work starts at Ross-shire rockfall route

Work starts at Ross-shire rockfall route

11 November 2014

WORK has got underway on slope stabilisation at the A890 Stromeferry Bypass in Wester Ross.


Highland Council 'struggles' to fund winter roads effort, claims MSP

06 November 2014
Highland Council 'struggles' to fund winter roads effort, claims MSP

Highland Council 'struggles' to fund winter roads effort, claims MSP

06 November 2014

A HIGHLAND MSP is to quiz the Transport Minister in Holyrood this afternoon (Thursday) on what winter resilience funding is available for local councils.


Brand new car up for grabs in Highland Hospice raffle

04 November 2014
Brand new car up for grabs in Highland Hospice raffle

Brand new car up for grabs in Highland Hospice raffle

04 November 2014

HIGHLAND Hospice has today (Tuesday) launched its Great Highland Car Raffle which sees a brand new Volkswagen Polo up for grabs.


End tax breaks for private schools, says Highland MSP

29 October 2014
End tax breaks for private schools, says Highland MSP

End tax breaks for private schools, says Highland MSP

29 October 2014

A HIGHLAND MSP has backed a call to end charity tax breaks for private schools.


A835 Ullapool road reopens after landslide

28 October 2014
A835 Ullapool road reopens after landslide

A835 Ullapool road reopens after landslide

28 October 2014

THE A835 road at Garve has now reopened to traffic after being closed due to a landslide but another Ross route remains shut.


Ross raptor poisonings 'not deliberate', say police

24 October 2014
Ross raptor poisonings 'not deliberate', say police

Ross raptor poisonings 'not deliberate', say police

24 October 2014

BIRDS of prey which were found dead in Ross-shire earlier this year were most likely accidentally poisoned and not deliberately targeted, according to…


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