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Missing man is found

A ROSS man who was reported missing has now been found, police have confirmed.

Police 'concerned for whereabouts' of missing Ross-shire man

Police 'concerned for whereabouts' of missing Ross-shire man

POLICE have appealed for help tracing a missing man who has disappeared from the Conon Bridge area.

Historic Ross-shire village set to see hotel re-open under new hands with creation of 40 jobs

Historic Ross-shire village set to see hotel re-open under new hands with creation of 40 jobs

A TOP Ross hotel which became a high-profile victim of the Covid pandemic's first wave is set for a phoenix-like resurrection, creating 40 jobs.

End in sight for CalMac ferry misery?

End in sight for CalMac ferry misery?

A BROKEN down ferry which has been out of service for a month will not now return to Ullapool before May 21, but an end to the disruption is in sight.

Two more Covid infections detected

Two more Covid infections detected

A COUPLE of additional cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland area.

Covid total increases by five

Covid total increases by five

FIVE more people have tested positive for the coronavirus across the NHS Highland area.

Demolition and replacement of old council housing moves closer

Demolition and replacement of old council housing moves closer

REGENERATION of a Dingwall neighbourhood is a step closer after Highland Council pushed ahead with plans to demolish and replace old council housing.

NHS Highland records four new positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland records four new positive tests for Covid-19

ANOTHER four Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland area.

Highland Council issues assurances over road maintenance efforts

Highland Council issues assurances over road maintenance efforts

A LONG winter and the Covid pandemic may have delayed road repairs but they are being "actively tackled", Highland Council has assured motorists.

Electric vehicle charge point fees to be introduced

Electric vehicle charge point fees to be introduced

FEES will be introduced on all Highland Council-run electric vehicle charging points from next month.

Temporary classrooms' plan for Ross kids in school hit twice by fire

Temporary classrooms' plan for Ross kids in school hit twice by fire

Invergordon pupils whose school was twice hit by fire are at the centre of new plans for temporary accommodation.

Ask the Doc: ‘I’ve overdone it gardening’

Ask the Doc: ‘I’ve overdone it gardening’

TREATMENT for a gardening injury is one of the health questions answered by Dr Laura Ryan in our latest edition of Ask the Doc.

Ross playpark anger: 'Quite frankly this is barking mad and the Highland Council seem to have gone to the dogs'

Ross playpark anger: 'Quite frankly this is barking mad and the Highland Council seem to have gone to the dogs'

Furious villagers have accused Highland Council of being "barking mad" after it removed yet more playpark equipment in Easter Ross.

Jobs boost as manufacturer seeks to expand

Jobs boost as manufacturer seeks to expand

NEW jobs are expected to be created after a Dingwall manufacturer announced plans to double production as part of a new £750,000 investment.

NHS Highland area records two new Covid cases

NHS Highland area records two new Covid cases

TWO more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.

Resident angry over Easter Ross refuse centre knock-back amid rising concerns pover fly-tipping

Resident angry over Easter Ross refuse centre knock-back amid rising concerns pover fly-tipping

Rules at Ross-shire refuse centres are too inflexible and risk promoting fly-tipping in the area, a frustrated resident believes.

War of words as rail strike set to run into June

War of words as rail strike set to run into June