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Climate change thrown into focus by Ross-shire pupils at Highland COP28 tie-in

28 November 2023
Climate change thrown into focus by Ross-shire pupils at Highland COP28 tie-in

Climate change thrown into focus by Ross-shire pupils at Highland COP28 tie-in

28 November 2023

Pupils from Gairloch, Dingwall, Fortrose and Invergordon were amongst those taking part in the mock COP28.


PICTURES: Kayak and canoe rescue tips shared with RNLI Kessock crew

28 November 2023
PICTURES: Kayak and canoe rescue tips shared with RNLI Kessock crew

PICTURES: Kayak and canoe rescue tips shared with RNLI Kessock crew

28 November 2023

Tips which could come in useful when rescuing and recovering kayakers and canoeists have been shared with RNLI Kessock's lifesaving crew.


RNLI called out to 'unidentified object' in Moray Firth near Rosemarkie

27 November 2023
RNLI called out to 'unidentified object' in Moray Firth near Rosemarkie

RNLI called out to 'unidentified object' in Moray Firth near Rosemarkie

27 November 2023

An "unidentified object" in the water off Rosemarkie sparked a call out for the RNLI's Kessock lifeboat on Sunday evening.


PICTURES: £20,000 windfall for charity after sports dinner in Highlands

26 November 2023
PICTURES: £20,000 windfall for charity after sports dinner in Highlands

PICTURES: £20,000 windfall for charity after sports dinner in Highlands

26 November 2023

A whopping £20,000 windfall is winding its way to charity after a hugely successful formal dinner in a Highland hotel.


‘Once in lifetime’ freeport chance to regenerate town must not be missed

24 November 2023
‘Once in lifetime’ freeport chance to regenerate town must not be missed

‘Once in lifetime’ freeport chance to regenerate town must not be missed

24 November 2023

History won't be kind if Invergordon's infrastructure is left behind in a rush for new houses as part of the town's freeport future, campaigners warn.


Police hunt vandals after 'substantial damage' caused to vehicle

23 November 2023
Police hunt vandals after 'substantial damage' caused to vehicle

Police hunt vandals after 'substantial damage' caused to vehicle

23 November 2023

Vandals are being hunted by police after "substantial damage" was caused to a vehicle in Easter Ross last week.


Easter Ross gym's expansion plans get go-ahead from planners

19 November 2023
Easter Ross gym's expansion plans get go-ahead from planners

Easter Ross gym's expansion plans get go-ahead from planners

19 November 2023

The new extension could also be used for private class space.


No easy solution to overcrowded ScotRail trains caused by booming Highland cruise ship market

19 November 2023
No easy solution to overcrowded ScotRail trains caused by booming Highland cruise ship market

No easy solution to overcrowded ScotRail trains caused by booming Highland cruise ship market

19 November 2023

Rail passengers on the Far North Line may wait years for a solution to overcrowded trains during the height of the cruise ship season, it is feared.


'One-in-a-million' mum's need for lifesaving transplant sparks £50,000 fundraising appeal

18 November 2023
'One-in-a-million' mum's need for lifesaving transplant sparks £50,000 fundraising appeal

'One-in-a-million' mum's need for lifesaving transplant sparks £50,000 fundraising appeal

18 November 2023

An urgent appeal has been launched by a Highland woman to help her "one in a million mum" – who needs a lifesaving transplant to survive.


Affric to Alladale National Park call would boost Easter Ross, argue advocates

17 November 2023
Affric to Alladale National Park call would boost Easter Ross, argue advocates

Affric to Alladale National Park call would boost Easter Ross, argue advocates

17 November 2023

A new national park should be created stretching up into Mid and Easter Ross, a Highland group has argued.


Here's how to show your support for trailblazing Dingwall project

17 November 2023
Here's how to show your support for trailblazing Dingwall project

Here's how to show your support for trailblazing Dingwall project

17 November 2023

Ongoing work to develop a new community woodland on a hill above Dingwall and boost the area's biodiversity will be highlighted later this month.


20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

16 November 2023
20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

20mph speed limits: 'Have your say on which you want to keep or lose,' urges Highland Council

16 November 2023

Views over new 20mph speed limits will be sought when a consultation opens next month – with the axing of some and creation of more all possible.


Highland Heroes: Lifesaving rescue team urges people to nominate their heroes for top award

13 November 2023
Highland Heroes: Lifesaving rescue team urges people to nominate their heroes for top award

Highland Heroes: Lifesaving rescue team urges people to nominate their heroes for top award

13 November 2023

Lifesavers who battled a horrific mountain blizzard to save dozens of people are urging the public to nominate their own Highland heroes for an award.


Flurry of ideas over sale of Invergordon's Bouchardon Bust

11 November 2023
Flurry of ideas over sale of Invergordon's Bouchardon Bust

Flurry of ideas over sale of Invergordon's Bouchardon Bust

11 November 2023

The prospect of a multimillion pound cash windfall for Invergordon has sparked a flurry of ideas among residents as to how the money might be spent.


Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

09 November 2023
Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

09 November 2023

Four days of strike action by Scottish Water staff will begin as planned on Friday over a pay dispute, with "serious implications" for services.


Organ recital to raise belfry repair funds

08 November 2023
Organ recital to raise belfry repair funds

Organ recital to raise belfry repair funds

08 November 2023

An organ recital featuring pieces by the likes of Bach, Mendelssohn and Sullivan will entertain a Tain audience later this month.


Remembrance service details revealed for Tain

08 November 2023
Remembrance service details revealed for Tain

Remembrance service details revealed for Tain

08 November 2023

Details of services to mark Remembrance Day in Tain have been published by the town's branch of the Royal British Legion.


70mph gales spark Met Office yellow warning for Wester Ross and western Sutherland

08 November 2023
70mph gales spark Met Office yellow warning for Wester Ross and western Sutherland

70mph gales spark Met Office yellow warning for Wester Ross and western Sutherland

08 November 2023

Winds of up to 70 mph are set to batter parts of Ross-shire and Sutherland this morning, the Met Office has warned.


20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023
20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

20mph speed limits may be 'reversed' in some Highland roads, council report confirms

07 November 2023

New 20mph limits on some Highland roads could be reversed in the new year, Highland Council has confirmed.


Gas main concerns spark objection to £6m North Kessock hub plans

07 November 2023
Gas main concerns spark objection to £6m North Kessock hub plans

Gas main concerns spark objection to £6m North Kessock hub plans

07 November 2023

Network operator SGN has formally objected to the plan for the EV charging hub, shop and drive-thru over its proximity to a major gas line.


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