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Community councils lapse in several Ross-shire communities

05 October 2023
Community councils lapse in several Ross-shire communities

Community councils lapse in several Ross-shire communities

05 October 2023

Not enough people stood for election in seven community council areas – including Tain and Muir of Ord – and they will fall into abeyance.


Strike days announced at University of the Highlands and Islands as staff and politicians criticise 'lack of talks'

05 October 2023
Strike days announced at University of the Highlands and Islands as staff and politicians criticise 'lack of talks'

Strike days announced at University of the Highlands and Islands as staff and politicians criticise 'lack of talks'

05 October 2023

The strikes are in response to plans to cut £4 million from the UHI's budget and make dozens of staff redundant.


PICTURES: Star Wars Ahsoka makes major use of Scottish Highland landmarks in spectacular climax to Disney+ show

04 October 2023
PICTURES: Star Wars Ahsoka makes major use of Scottish Highland landmarks in spectacular climax to Disney+ show

PICTURES: Star Wars Ahsoka makes major use of Scottish Highland landmarks in spectacular climax to Disney+ show

04 October 2023

Suilven and Fionn Loch starred as the show reached its climax, with Suilven doubling up as the location of statues to a major piece of Star Wars lore.


PICTURES: RNLI's Kyle station celebrates lifesavers' combined 100 years of service

03 October 2023
PICTURES: RNLI's Kyle station celebrates lifesavers' combined 100 years of service

PICTURES: RNLI's Kyle station celebrates lifesavers' combined 100 years of service

03 October 2023

Four former RNLI offshore and onshore crew members who have dedicated more than 100 years to the charity between them, have been honoured.


Angry parents baffled after strike closes school... despite no staff taking part

03 October 2023
Angry parents baffled after strike closes school... despite no staff taking part

Angry parents baffled after strike closes school... despite no staff taking part

03 October 2023

Parents are scratching their heads after Applecross Primary shut for three days during recent strikes – despite no staff apparently taking part.


Are Rose Street multi-storey car park's days numbered?

03 October 2023
Are Rose Street multi-storey car park's days numbered?

Are Rose Street multi-storey car park's days numbered?

03 October 2023

The ageing Rose Street multi-storey car park could be demolished and replaced, it has emerged.


RNLI's Kessock crew scrambled to boat 'in trouble' in Munlochy

02 October 2023
RNLI's Kessock crew scrambled to boat 'in trouble' in Munlochy

RNLI's Kessock crew scrambled to boat 'in trouble' in Munlochy

02 October 2023

A boat's call for help sparked a call-out for the RNLI's Kessock lifeboat on Sunday afternoon.


Highland father and son inspire each other to degree success

29 September 2023
Highland father and son inspire each other to degree success

Highland father and son inspire each other to degree success

29 September 2023

A father and son from the Highlands were in a celebratory mood when they both graduated in the same university ceremony.


A9 road traffic incident 'restricting road both ways', warns Traffic Scotland

28 September 2023
A9 road traffic incident 'restricting road both ways', warns Traffic Scotland

A9 road traffic incident 'restricting road both ways', warns Traffic Scotland

28 September 2023

Motorists on the A9 have been warned to drive with care after a road traffic incident restricted the road in both directions at Tain.


Lottery funding sparks launch of youth arts project at Eden Court

28 September 2023
Lottery funding sparks launch of youth arts project at Eden Court

Lottery funding sparks launch of youth arts project at Eden Court

28 September 2023

A major new youth arts project is being launched by Eden Court thanks to lottery funding.


Fresh CCTV images released by police investigating theft of 'significant' sum from ATM

28 September 2023
Fresh CCTV images released by police investigating theft of 'significant' sum from ATM

Fresh CCTV images released by police investigating theft of 'significant' sum from ATM

28 September 2023

Police believe the man in the new images "may be able to assist their investigation" into the theft from the Morrisons supermarket ATM in Alness.


Police appeal after missing Nottinghamshire OAP spotted on Inverness-Caithness train

28 September 2023
Police appeal after missing Nottinghamshire OAP spotted on Inverness-Caithness train

Police appeal after missing Nottinghamshire OAP spotted on Inverness-Caithness train

28 September 2023

Jago Ashwell (74) is known to have travelled by train from Inverness to Caithness on Monday.


Thug jailed for role in gang's £40,000 Highland home invasion theft

27 September 2023
Thug jailed for role in gang's £40,000 Highland home invasion theft

Thug jailed for role in gang's £40,000 Highland home invasion theft

27 September 2023

Kyle Rossiter (23) jailed for five years and seven months for his role in the terrifying incident at a bungalow near Beauly.


Royal Mail postal failures 'all too common story', warns Highland MP as fed-up residents share their experiences

27 September 2023
Royal Mail postal failures 'all too common story', warns Highland MP as fed-up residents share their experiences

Royal Mail postal failures 'all too common story', warns Highland MP as fed-up residents share their experiences

27 September 2023

Drew Hendry said his ongoing public survey revealed people were waiting up to two weeks for mail, and problems were 'all too common'.


Highland family’s veteran grandfather honoured in web series

26 September 2023
Highland family’s veteran grandfather honoured in web series

Highland family’s veteran grandfather honoured in web series

26 September 2023

Dramatic wartime RAF exploits of a Highland family's veteran father have been honoured in a new 12-part podcast web series.


PICTURES: Lodge and cottage in grounds of historic former Easter Ross castle goes up for sale

26 September 2023
PICTURES: Lodge and cottage in grounds of historic former Easter Ross castle goes up for sale

PICTURES: Lodge and cottage in grounds of historic former Easter Ross castle goes up for sale

26 September 2023

Fancy the bragging rights of living in the grounds of a former castle? Well now you can... if you've got £850,000 to spare.


Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI lifesavers welcome special guest

26 September 2023
Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI lifesavers welcome special guest

Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI lifesavers welcome special guest

26 September 2023

The Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty popped by at their latest training evening to find out more about their lifesaving activities.


Postal deliveries in Highlands at 'breaking point', union warns

25 September 2023
Postal deliveries in Highlands at 'breaking point', union warns

Postal deliveries in Highlands at 'breaking point', union warns

25 September 2023

The Communication Workers' Union's Highland chair issued the warning after an MP highlighted NHS patients who'd missed appointments due to late mail.


1600 postal votes sent out ahead of Tain and Easter Ross by-election

20 September 2023
1600 postal votes sent out ahead of Tain and Easter Ross by-election

1600 postal votes sent out ahead of Tain and Easter Ross by-election

20 September 2023

Voters are being urged to read the instructions carefully when completing their postal ballot and statement.


Drumossie Hotel celebrates being shortlisted for awards

20 September 2023
Drumossie Hotel celebrates being shortlisted for awards

Drumossie Hotel celebrates being shortlisted for awards

20 September 2023

Drumossie Hotel celebrates their shortlisting at HITA


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