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"Delight" at Dingwall pool cash sanction

08 June 2011
"Delight" at Dingwall pool cash sanction

"Delight" at Dingwall pool cash sanction

08 June 2011

FUNDING for emergency repairs to Dingwall swimming pool roof has been approved by councillors. Meeting in Inverness, Highland Council’s resources committee…


Ross anglers could hook £1,000 prize

07 June 2011
Ross anglers could hook £1,000 prize

Ross anglers could hook £1,000 prize

07 June 2011

ANGLERS across Ross-shire have just days left to sign up for a charity fishing contest that could see them win £1,000 in vouchers. Macmillan Cancer Support…


Canoeists and walkers rescued in Ross

06 June 2011
Canoeists and walkers rescued in Ross

Canoeists and walkers rescued in Ross

06 June 2011

THE Stornoway Coastguard helicopter has been involved in a double rescue in Ross-shire, airlifting an injured walker and a canoeist to hospital in separate…


It's the Bealach backwards for fundraiser John!

04 June 2011
It's the Bealach backwards for fundraiser John!

It's the Bealach backwards for fundraiser John!

04 June 2011

A BIG hearted Ross-shire man is today (Sat) walking backwards up an infamous mountain pass to raise money for the Highland Hospice. John Urquhart (62),…


Ross-shire sporting estates to be sold

03 June 2011
Ross-shire sporting estates to be sold

Ross-shire sporting estates to be sold

03 June 2011

TWO iconic Ross-shire sporting estates have gone on the market in what the sellers say is an "exceptional" move. Tournaig and Heights of Kinlochewe estates,…


Roads boss to face public on Kessock Bridge closure

01 June 2011
Roads boss to face public on Kessock Bridge closure

Roads boss to face public on Kessock Bridge closure

01 June 2011

SCOTLAND Transerv’s spokesman will be attending two public meetings in Ross-shire next week to give briefings about the controversial closure of the Kessock…


Rethink urged on fire hydrant building laws

30 May 2011
Rethink urged on fire hydrant building laws

Rethink urged on fire hydrant building laws

30 May 2011

THE Highland Council’s planning chairman has called for an urgent review of a new building law which he believes is stymying rural housing development.…


Dingwall link road plans go on display

27 May 2011
Dingwall link road plans go on display

Dingwall link road plans go on display

27 May 2011

PLANS for a new link road in Dingwall are on public display in the town today (Fri). Highland Council is consulting on the Dingwall Kinnairdie Link Road…


New bridge for Ross beauty spot

26 May 2011
New bridge for Ross beauty spot

New bridge for Ross beauty spot

26 May 2011

A NEW suspension bridge is to be installed at a Ross-shire beauty spot which attracts 50,000 visitors a year. The bridge will span scenic Rogie Falls…


Disruption as storms batter Ross-shire

24 May 2011
Disruption as storms batter Ross-shire

Disruption as storms batter Ross-shire

24 May 2011

HIGH winds are continuing to affect Ross-shire with the Kessock Bridge closed to high sided vehicles. Road crews and Network Rail have been working to…


Fashion first for Strathpeffer Pavilion

23 May 2011
Fashion first for Strathpeffer Pavilion

Fashion first for Strathpeffer Pavilion

23 May 2011

PLANS are in hand for a major summer fashion show at the Strathpeffer Pavilion - and every garment has come from charity. The show, which includes an…


Star Penelope Keith launches new Cromarty to Nigg ferry boat

18 May 2011
Star Penelope Keith launches new Cromarty to Nigg ferry boat

Star Penelope Keith launches new Cromarty to Nigg ferry boat

18 May 2011

THERE was a glittering launch for a new Ross ferry boat today when Penelope Keith, star of stage and screen, performed the honours. Ms Keith, who has…


Police surgeries for Beauly

13 May 2011
Police surgeries for Beauly

Police surgeries for Beauly

13 May 2011

WEEKLY police surgeries are taking place in Beauly following the closure of the station in March.


Ross by-election deadline set

06 May 2011
Ross by-election deadline set

Ross by-election deadline set

06 May 2011

CANDIDATES standing in the Highland Council by-election for the Tain and Easter Ross ward have until 4pm on Tuesday May 17 to lodge their papers. The…


Wildfires devastate forest regeneration

03 May 2011
Wildfires devastate forest regeneration

Wildfires devastate forest regeneration

03 May 2011

AS wildfires continue to rage in Ross-shire, fire chiefs are warning the public that they can spread fast, potentially threatening lives. The severe fire…


Two injured in Evanton smash

02 May 2011
Two injured in Evanton smash

Two injured in Evanton smash

02 May 2011

TWO people were hurt following a road accident involving a car and a taxi in Evanton this morning. A man sustained facial injuries and a woman was complaining…


Ross road reopens after explosives scare

29 April 2011
Ross road reopens after explosives scare

Ross road reopens after explosives scare

29 April 2011

BOMB disposal experts are heading north to deal with an explosive device which was discovered in Easter Ross. Shore Road in Invergordon was closed for…


Explosive scare closes Ross road

28 April 2011
Explosive scare closes Ross road

Explosive scare closes Ross road

28 April 2011

POLICE have cordoned off Shore Road in Invergordon following a bomb scare. Residents from six houses are also being advised to stay indoors after…


Councillors Decide on Controversial Mast

25 April 2011
Councillors Decide on Controversial Mast

Councillors Decide on Controversial Mast

25 April 2011

PLANS for a wind testing mast in Strathrusdale near Alness will go before Highland Councillors this week, prompting concerns that yet another wind farm…


Olly Murs Looking Forward to Ross Date

15 April 2011
Olly Murs Looking Forward to Ross Date

Olly Murs Looking Forward to Ross Date

15 April 2011

POP star Olly Murs says he is looking forward to performing with JLS in Dingwall this summer. The X Factor finalist, who will release a fourth single,…


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