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Action call issued over 'deadliest' roads

20 July 2020
Action call issued over 'deadliest' roads

Action call issued over 'deadliest' roads

20 July 2020

TWO of the Highlands' most important roads have been branded the "deadliest" in Scotland.


Incidents involving campers and motorhome users prompt plea for responsible behaviour

19 July 2020
Incidents involving campers and motorhome users prompt plea for responsible behaviour

Incidents involving campers and motorhome users prompt plea for responsible behaviour

19 July 2020

CAMPERS and motorhome owners have been urged to "act with respect and responsibility" by Wester Ross communities.


Community council offers free face masks to prevent virus spread

19 July 2020
Community council offers free face masks to prevent virus spread

Community council offers free face masks to prevent virus spread

19 July 2020

FREE face masks are available in Contin as the community seeks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 following the easing of lockdown restrictions.


Corriemoillie wind farm community fund grant deadline looms

19 July 2020
Corriemoillie wind farm community fund grant deadline looms

Corriemoillie wind farm community fund grant deadline looms

19 July 2020

Community groups have just weeks left to apply for grants of up to £3000 through the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Contin Community Fund.


Retained firefighters sought for station

18 July 2020
Retained firefighters sought for station

Retained firefighters sought for station

18 July 2020

A WESTER Ross fire station is on the lookout for retained firefighters.


Capsized kayaker sparks air and sea rescue in blustery weather

17 July 2020
Capsized kayaker sparks air and sea rescue in blustery weather

Capsized kayaker sparks air and sea rescue in blustery weather

17 July 2020

A KAYAKER who capsized and was left clinging to his boat in blustery weather in Loch Carron sparked an air and sea rescue operation this afternoon.


Police thank Highlanders but urge them to continue to do their bit in coronavirus fight

17 July 2020
Police thank Highlanders but urge them to continue to do their bit in coronavirus fight

Police thank Highlanders but urge them to continue to do their bit in coronavirus fight

17 July 2020

POLICE have moved to thank all Highland communities for their "patience and compliance" during lockdown as restrictions begin to ease.


RNLI crew's plea to people to stay safe near water after travel restrictions ease

17 July 2020
RNLI crew's plea to people to stay safe near water after travel restrictions ease

RNLI crew's plea to people to stay safe near water after travel restrictions ease

17 July 2020

LIFESAVERS in Lochalsh are appealing for people to keep themselves safe after lockdown travel and tourism restrictions were eased.


NHS Highland enters sixth day without fresh positive tests for Covid 19

17 July 2020
NHS Highland enters sixth day without fresh positive tests for Covid 19

NHS Highland enters sixth day without fresh positive tests for Covid 19

17 July 2020

NO fresh positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded in the NHS Highland area for the past six days.


Care home staff member re-tests positive for Covid-19 following earlier hotspot

17 July 2020
Care home staff member re-tests positive for Covid-19 following earlier hotspot

Care home staff member re-tests positive for Covid-19 following earlier hotspot

17 July 2020

NHS Highland has confirmed that a member of staff at Home Farm care home in Portree has re-tested positive for Covid-19.


Butterfly survey wants Ross-shire residents' help

17 July 2020
Butterfly survey wants Ross-shire residents' help

Butterfly survey wants Ross-shire residents' help

17 July 2020

HIGHLAND residents have been urged to take part in a wildlife charity's latest national butterfly survey.


Volunteers sought to help out at hospital entrances as lockdown eases

16 July 2020
Volunteers sought to help out at hospital entrances as lockdown eases

Volunteers sought to help out at hospital entrances as lockdown eases

16 July 2020

NHS Highland is on the hunt for volunteers to assist with screening and directing people at the entrances to its various hospital sites.


Ross MSP quizzes government on steps to ensure care system responds to children's needs

16 July 2020
Ross MSP quizzes government on steps to ensure care system responds to children's needs

Ross MSP quizzes government on steps to ensure care system responds to children's needs

16 July 2020

THE views and concerns of children and young people are vital if the care system is to respond to their needs, a Ross MSP has said.


New tourism committee launched to help address challenges following lockdown

16 July 2020
New tourism committee launched to help address challenges following lockdown

New tourism committee launched to help address challenges following lockdown

16 July 2020

A NEW tourism committee has been set up by Highland Council to address the challenges facing communities as they look to recover from the lockdown.


MP backs calls for help for the millions overlooked by UK Covid-19 support

16 July 2020
MP backs calls for help for the millions overlooked by UK Covid-19 support

MP backs calls for help for the millions overlooked by UK Covid-19 support

16 July 2020

A ROSS MP has helped submit a major petition calling for support for the millions excluded from the UK government's coronavirus support.


Highlands go five days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

16 July 2020
Highlands go five days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

Highlands go five days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

16 July 2020

FIVE days have now passed since the Highlands recorded their most recent positive test for Covid-19.


MSP in track-and-trace contacts plea to businesses as lockdown eases

16 July 2020
MSP in track-and-trace contacts plea to businesses as lockdown eases

MSP in track-and-trace contacts plea to businesses as lockdown eases

16 July 2020

BUSINESSES in Ross-shire have been urged to make sure they comply with all health protection laws as the country emerges from lockdown.


Council welcomes restart of construction work on hundreds of new homes

16 July 2020
Council welcomes restart of construction work on hundreds of new homes

Council welcomes restart of construction work on hundreds of new homes

16 July 2020

WORK on hundreds of new council housing across the area are back under way after contractors returned to work after lockdown.


Disturbance at slipway sparks police appeal

16 July 2020
Disturbance at slipway sparks police appeal

Disturbance at slipway sparks police appeal

16 July 2020

POLICE have appealed for information after a disturbance at the slipway in Kyle of Lochalsh.


Minister thanks ferry staff for Covid-19 efforts

15 July 2020
Minister thanks ferry staff for Covid-19 efforts

Minister thanks ferry staff for Covid-19 efforts

15 July 2020

FERRY passengers have been urged to plan ahead when looking to travel on CalMac's network as the tourism sector reopens.


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