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Call to suspend trains amid roadworks chaos

11 October 2018
Call to suspend trains amid roadworks chaos

Call to suspend trains amid roadworks chaos

11 October 2018

RAIL services should be suspended to help tackle traffic disruption while major roadworks take place at Stromeferry, a local MSP believes.


Bank urged to rethink mobile branch plans

07 October 2018
Bank urged to rethink mobile branch plans

Bank urged to rethink mobile branch plans

07 October 2018

BANK chiefs have been urged to listen to community concerns about mobile banking provision in Ross-shire after the axe fell on two under-threat branches.


RNLI's Kyle and Mallaig crews assist Glenelg ferry after beaching on slipway

03 October 2018
RNLI's Kyle and Mallaig crews assist Glenelg ferry after beaching on slipway

RNLI's Kyle and Mallaig crews assist Glenelg ferry after beaching on slipway

03 October 2018

The Kyle of Lochalsh and Mallaig lifeboats were both sent to the slipway at Kylerhea after the call came in at 4.22pm.


RNLI's Kyle and Mallaig crews assist Glenelg ferry after beaching on slipway

03 October 2018
RNLI's Kyle and Mallaig crews assist Glenelg ferry after beaching on slipway

RNLI's Kyle and Mallaig crews assist Glenelg ferry after beaching on slipway

03 October 2018

The Kyle of Lochalsh and Mallaig lifeboats were both sent to the slipway at Kylerhea after the call came in at 4.22pm.


Nepal quest a fascinating subject at Gairloch talk

02 October 2018
Nepal quest a fascinating subject at Gairloch talk

Nepal quest a fascinating subject at Gairloch talk

02 October 2018

But the subject of the presentation at Gairloch’s Gale Centre will not be the Highlands of Scotland, however, but the Dolpo-pa – the indigenous…


New Caledonian Sleeper trains slip to May next year

01 October 2018
New Caledonian Sleeper trains slip to May next year

New Caledonian Sleeper trains slip to May next year

01 October 2018

The new rolling stock, was expected to begin its roll-out this autumn, but so far only 40 of the 75 carriages that were ordered have arrived in the UK.


New Caledonian Sleeper trains slip to May next year

01 October 2018
New Caledonian Sleeper trains slip to May next year

New Caledonian Sleeper trains slip to May next year

01 October 2018

The new rolling stock, was expected to begin its roll-out this autumn, but so far only 40 of the 75 carriages that were ordered have arrived in the UK.


Cloud 9 for Ullapool Museum staff after award win

29 September 2018
Cloud 9 for Ullapool Museum staff after award win

Cloud 9 for Ullapool Museum staff after award win

29 September 2018

EMOTIONAL museum staff in Ullapool have spoken of their delight after they saw off the challenge of sites across the British Isles to win a UK-wide award.


Volunteers at Ullapool Museum are delighted after award win

29 September 2018
Volunteers at Ullapool Museum are delighted after award win

Volunteers at Ullapool Museum are delighted after award win

29 September 2018

EMOTIONAL museum staff in Ullapool have spoken of their delight after they saw off the challenge of sites across the British Isles to win a UK-wide award.


Fortrose Co-op plan sparks objection from community council

28 September 2018
Fortrose Co-op plan sparks objection from community council

Fortrose Co-op plan sparks objection from community council

28 September 2018

If given the go-ahead by Highland Council planners, the new supermarket would be located on a greenfield site behind Ness Lodge on the junction of Ness…


Ambulance staff hint at strike action in dispute over shift overtime and staff shortages

28 September 2018
Ambulance staff hint at strike action in dispute over shift overtime and staff shortages

Ambulance staff hint at strike action in dispute over shift overtime and staff shortages

28 September 2018

AMBULANCE staff in the Highlands have floated the possibility of strike action in a dispute over “extreme shift overruns” and added pressures…


Hopes high for jobs boost at Kishorn Port

27 September 2018
Hopes high for jobs boost at Kishorn Port

Hopes high for jobs boost at Kishorn Port

27 September 2018

HOPES are high for a major jobs boost in Wester Ross as work to “waken a sleeping industrial giant” gather pace.


Community's heroes to star at new awards

21 September 2018
Community's heroes to star at new awards

Community's heroes to star at new awards

21 September 2018

INSPIRATIONAL heroes who throw their heart into community-spirited work in one Easter Ross are to be recognised by a new awards night.


Ocean of waste found by aerial litter survey

18 September 2018
Ocean of waste found by aerial litter survey

Ocean of waste found by aerial litter survey

18 September 2018

OIL drums, a dumped car, abandoned kayaks, fishing creels and clay pigeon discs were among a sea of rubbish identified on the Ross-shire coast by a new…


New boundaries 'defy logic' say angry MPs

16 September 2018
New boundaries 'defy logic' say angry MPs

New boundaries 'defy logic' say angry MPs

16 September 2018

‘ABSOLUTELY mad’ constituency boundary changes will leave Highland communities nearly 180 miles apart with the same MP – a distance…


Free wi-fi 'will ease strain on business'

15 September 2018
Free wi-fi 'will ease strain on business'

Free wi-fi 'will ease strain on business'

15 September 2018

ULLAPOOL is the latest Ross-shire town to gain access to free wi-fi under a wider roll-out led by Highland Council and funded by the Inverness and Highland…


North consituency could be bigger than Jamaica

13 September 2018
North consituency could be bigger than Jamaica

North consituency could be bigger than Jamaica

13 September 2018

FURIOUS Highlanders have slammed planned constituency boundary changes that will leave communities nearly 180 miles apart with the same MP – who…


Cromarty cinema gets the nod despite mixed views

13 September 2018
Cromarty cinema gets the nod despite mixed views

Cromarty cinema gets the nod despite mixed views

13 September 2018

AMBITIOUS plans for a cinema and small business hub in Cromarty have been given the unanimous seal of approval by councillors – despite mixed views…


Disruption warning as major Stromeferry roadworks get set to begin

02 September 2018
Disruption warning as major Stromeferry roadworks get set to begin

Disruption warning as major Stromeferry roadworks get set to begin

02 September 2018

The A890 will undergo a series of road closures between the traffic gates at Ardnarff and Attadale from Monday for up to 12 weeks, while work is carried…


Fancy dress antics help whip up a whopping £1200 windfall

02 September 2018
Fancy dress antics help whip up a whopping £1200 windfall

Fancy dress antics help whip up a whopping £1200 windfall

02 September 2018

Delighted organisers have thanked all those who took part after a whopping £1200 was raised for local charities Welcome Ullapool and Cycling without…


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