Home   Authors   Author

Four community councils could returm - but only if there’s enough candidates

03 February 2025
Four community councils could returm - but only if there’s enough candidates

Four community councils could returm - but only if there’s enough candidates

03 February 2025

Mothballed community councils in several Ross & Cromarty communities could return to life - but time is running out for candidates to step forward.


Strong winds spark CalMac ferry cancellations

03 February 2025
Strong winds spark CalMac ferry cancellations

Strong winds spark CalMac ferry cancellations

03 February 2025

Ferry passengers in Wester Ross are facing major disruption on Monday after strong winds sparked multiple cancellations.


Former BT call centre to be split in three as owners seek new tenants?

02 February 2025
Former BT call centre to be split in three as owners seek new tenants?

Former BT call centre to be split in three as owners seek new tenants?

02 February 2025

A former BT call centre site which shut last year with the loss of around 100 jobs could be split into threer as its owners seek to return it to use.


Crisis in dentistry: Highland patients told even cash incentives can’t plug staff vacancies

02 February 2025
Crisis in dentistry: Highland patients told even cash incentives can’t plug staff vacancies

Crisis in dentistry: Highland patients told even cash incentives can’t plug staff vacancies

02 February 2025

The "very worrying" crisis in dentistry must be resolved urgently an MSP has warned after an Inverness dental surgery struggled to recruit staff.


Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

02 February 2025
Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

02 February 2025

Night-time tree felling works will cause disruption on the A9 for almost two weeks.


Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

31 January 2025
Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

Train track defect forces closure of Far North Line

31 January 2025

Rail journeys on the Far North Line were disrupted on Friday after a "track defect" forced the closure of the route.


£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’

31 January 2025
£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’

£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’

31 January 2025

A "transformative" £2.5 million cash injection will help Eden Court "expand access to the arts", its delighted boss believes.


Seafront hotel could be yours for £295,000

28 January 2025
Seafront hotel could be yours for £295,000

Seafront hotel could be yours for £295,000

28 January 2025

A seafront hotel is up for sale after its owners decided to retire.


22-week long Kessock Bridge repainting work to begin in February

28 January 2025
22-week long Kessock Bridge repainting work to begin in February

22-week long Kessock Bridge repainting work to begin in February

28 January 2025

£1.5m painting work lasting 22 weeks will get underway on the Kessock Bridge next month, Transport Scotland has announced.


Police officer ‘seriously injured’ in A82 crash after pursuit of stolen Dingwall car

27 January 2025
Police officer ‘seriously injured’ in A82 crash after pursuit of stolen Dingwall car

Police officer ‘seriously injured’ in A82 crash after pursuit of stolen Dingwall car

27 January 2025

Two men have been charged after a car chase on the A82 ended in a crash that left a police officer seriously injured in hospital.


‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school following inspectors’ visit

27 January 2025
‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school following inspectors’ visit

‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school following inspectors’ visit

27 January 2025

A Wester Ross school has secured "good" and "satisfactory" ratings from inspectors following their latest visit.


Meiklefield housing demolition phase two clears hurdle

25 January 2025
Meiklefield housing demolition phase two clears hurdle

Meiklefield housing demolition phase two clears hurdle

25 January 2025

Further derelict housing on a Dingwall estate is set to be demolished as part of an ongoing masterplan to transform housing in the heart of the town.


16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025
16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025

Almost 16,000 homes in Scotland were already without power at lunchtime on Friday - with Storm Éowyn’s strongest winds pushing north.


Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025
Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

Stroke death patient not immediately referred to hospital after ‘highly abnormal’ heart readings

24 January 2025

A GP surgery failed to immediately refer a patient to hospital over "highly abnormal" heart readings just hours before they died of a stroke.


Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025
Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, and CMAT join Bella 2025 line-up

23 January 2025

Big name acts Supergrass, Tom Walker, Natasha Bedingfield, CMAT, Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi and Gok Wan among the names added to Belladrum line-up.


Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

Storm Éowyn’s severe gales could cause coastal flooding in Wester Ross, residents have been warned.


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025
All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025
WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

23 January 2025
Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

Housing crisis staff recruitment difficulties spark company’s plans for employee homes

23 January 2025

Difficulties recruiting staff have sparked an expanding business’ plans for employee houses.


Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

23 January 2025
Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

Sudden death of pensioner being investigated by police

23 January 2025

Police are investigating after the sudden death of a man in Cromarty.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More