ALMOST 190 properties on the Black Isle were left without power this morning after two unrelated faults hit the local electricity grid.
FERRY passenger numbers have plunged 95% since the coronavirus pandemic – and CalMac chiefs are delighted that people are obeying lockdown rules.
A HIGHLAND venue has hailed the National Theatre's plans to screen top stage productions for free on Youtube during the coronavirus lockdown.
HUNDREDS of people woke up without power in parts of Ross-shire this morning after a network fault knocked out electricity.
ELECTRONIC safety signs are to be reinstated at a notorious accident blackspot on the A9, a Highland MSP has said.
A HIGHLAND housing society has announced an instant freeze on planned rent increases for all of its tenants amid the coronavirus outbreak.
WORK to make Wester Ross the Highlands’ first major sustainable tourism destination was highlighted at a special conference recently.
A NEWSPAPER delivery service has been set up in Cromarty to help residents maintain social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.
A ROSS garden nursery is to introduce "zero contact" plant box deliveries to help keep green-fingered people in the garden during the lockdown.
A COMMUNITY development company has teamed up with a couple of Ross groups to outline ways they are supporting residents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
RESIDENTS in Ross-shire have been urged to volunteer in their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
A NEW eco-friendly timber house has won two sustainability awards after the man behind it was inspired to do his bit to help tackle carbon footprints.
FORTROSE Academy has urged parents to ensure their children check their email accounts "regularly throughout the day" to keep up to date with work.
HEALTH staff in an Easter Ross town have thanked the public for all of their messages of "kindness" amid the continuing Covid-19 outbreak.
STAFF at a key Ross depot will do their bit to help deliver food to those in extreme need across a huge swathe of the Highlands.
POPULAR demand has prompted Harry Gows to introduce deliveries – just a day after it announced the closure of its shops during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CLOSING Highland airports to all but medical emergency flights has been welcomed by a Ross MP.
COMMUNITY-spirited Highlanders and businesses have been thanked by NHS staff for all of their support during the coronavirus pandemic.
A FREE helpline is being launched by Highland Council to help those seeking assistance or wishing to volunteer during the coronavirus outbreak.
HIGHLAND businesses are being urged to apply for grants to help deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
