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Black Isle housing go-ahead is something for community trust to build on

07 June 2019
Black Isle housing go-ahead is something for community trust to build on

Black Isle housing go-ahead is something for community trust to build on

07 June 2019

A rapidly growing Black Isle village is celebrating after planners backed a major housing plan that will kickstart a community development.


Fire at Dingwall public toilet triggers police probe

31 May 2019
Fire at Dingwall public toilet triggers police probe

Fire at Dingwall public toilet triggers police probe

31 May 2019

Police in Dingwall are probing into fire-raising at the town's public toilets.


Ullapool blaze prompts emergency response

28 May 2019
Ullapool blaze prompts emergency response

Ullapool blaze prompts emergency response

28 May 2019

FOUR units turned out after the fire service received a call of a blaze in a house in Ullapool.


Inspector gives verdict on quality of care at Easter Ross home

20 May 2019
Inspector gives verdict on quality of care at Easter Ross home

Inspector gives verdict on quality of care at Easter Ross home

20 May 2019

AN Easter Ross care home that looks after up to 42 older people has received its report from inspectors.


UPDATE: RNLI's Kyle lifeboat stood down following earlier emergency beacon alert

01 May 2019
UPDATE: RNLI's Kyle lifeboat stood down following earlier emergency beacon alert

UPDATE: RNLI's Kyle lifeboat stood down following earlier emergency beacon alert

01 May 2019

UPDATE (12.35pm): A SEA and air search around the Skye Bridge has been stood down after an earlier beacon alert was ruled out as a false alarm.


Safety fears raised as Black Isle road crumbles

19 March 2019
Safety fears raised as Black Isle road crumbles

Safety fears raised as Black Isle road crumbles

19 March 2019

A CRUMBLING and potholed road has prompted a worried Black Isle councillor to issue a warning to motorists.


Funding blow to Ross-shire alcohol support service

22 February 2019
Funding blow to Ross-shire alcohol support service

Funding blow to Ross-shire alcohol support service

22 February 2019

ALCOHOLISM support in Ross-shire has been dealt a blow after a group that helps people fight addiction announced its closure – amid funding cuts…


Blow for addicts as Ross-shire alcohol service to close

21 February 2019
Blow for addicts as Ross-shire alcohol service to close

Blow for addicts as Ross-shire alcohol service to close

21 February 2019

ALCOHOLISM support in Ross-shire has been dealt a blow after a group that helps people fight addiction announced its closure – amid funding cuts…


Highland betting shops help in domestic abuse battle

07 February 2019
Highland betting shops help in domestic abuse battle

Highland betting shops help in domestic abuse battle

07 February 2019

A campaign to tackle violence against women is off and running in betting shops in Inverness and Dingwall with the support of local politicians.


'Life-saving' Ross-shire Women's Aid centre issues action plan after mixed report

18 January 2019
'Life-saving' Ross-shire Women's Aid centre issues action plan after mixed report

'Life-saving' Ross-shire Women's Aid centre issues action plan after mixed report

18 January 2019

The Dingwall-based Ross-shire Women’s Aid centre has received a mixed inspection report from the Care Commission watchdog.


'Leadership challenges' at Ross-shire Women's Aid service

17 January 2019
'Leadership challenges' at Ross-shire Women's Aid service

'Leadership challenges' at Ross-shire Women's Aid service

17 January 2019

A ROSS-shire service which throws a lifeline to women and children affected by domestic abuse has received a mixed report following an inspection.


Evanton dementia project is given time for more work

11 January 2019
Evanton dementia project is given time for more work

Evanton dementia project is given time for more work

11 January 2019

A WOODLAND-based project that has helped support dementia sufferers and their careers has been extended to take in the next few weeks.


Welcome boost to Culloden Battlefield's status

10 January 2019
Welcome boost to Culloden Battlefield's status

Welcome boost to Culloden Battlefield's status

10 January 2019

The Culloden Battlefield visitor centre has won a “battle” to gain important status that will help managers access funding that is vital for…


Successful Easter Ross dementia project gets an extension

10 January 2019
Successful Easter Ross dementia project gets an extension

Successful Easter Ross dementia project gets an extension

10 January 2019

A trailblazing Easter Ross dementia project based in a woodland cabin throughout last summer, was so successful it is being extended to take in the next…


Trust's £1.6 million bid to buy Torridon mountain

10 January 2019
Trust's £1.6 million bid to buy Torridon mountain

Trust's £1.6 million bid to buy Torridon mountain

10 January 2019

ANCIENT woodland on the slopes above a picturesque Torridon beauty spot could be saved for future generations after a conservation charity launched a…


Amsterdam flights boost for Inverness Airport

27 December 2018
Amsterdam flights boost for Inverness Airport

Amsterdam flights boost for Inverness Airport

27 December 2018

A THIRD daily flight between Inverness and Amsterdam is to launch next summer, giving Inverness even more access to dream destinations world-wide.


Taxi firm's festive gift to NHS angels

20 December 2018
Taxi firm's festive gift to NHS angels

Taxi firm's festive gift to NHS angels

20 December 2018

Nurses, doctors and other NHS staff who have to work on Christmas Day and Boxing Day , have been given an early festive present by an Inverness taxi firm.


Dog's return leaves owner delighted

06 December 2018
Dog's return leaves owner delighted

Dog's return leaves owner delighted

06 December 2018

A Dingwall man has been reunited with the rescue dog he hopes will help him turn his life around after tragedy struck two years ago.


Ambulance service rejects claims about under-manning

30 November 2018
Ambulance service rejects claims about under-manning

Ambulance service rejects claims about under-manning

30 November 2018

The Scottish Ambulance Service has denied that people are being put at risk because of alleged under-manning at two Easter Ross stations.


Pipe centre plan is first for the Highlands

29 November 2018
Pipe centre plan is first for the Highlands

Pipe centre plan is first for the Highlands

29 November 2018

The Highlands’ first bagpipe centre could be set up at Culloden if an online crowdfunding appeal to raise £45,000 hits the right note with…


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