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Ross-shire pub hosts spell out plans for future

11 December 2021
Ross-shire pub hosts spell out plans for future

Ross-shire pub hosts spell out plans for future

11 December 2021

The new tenants of the Mallard have spoken about how they want to spruce up the Dingwall institution but retain the business of loyal locals.


Highland councillor: 'I think democracy has died in a ditch today'

10 December 2021
Highland councillor: 'I think democracy has died in a ditch today'

Highland councillor: 'I think democracy has died in a ditch today'

10 December 2021

The move sparked a furious backlash from some opposition councillors, one said 'local democracy has died in a ditch today'


Final full Highland Council meeting of the year is postponed until tomorrow

09 December 2021
Final full Highland Council meeting of the year is postponed until tomorrow

Final full Highland Council meeting of the year is postponed until tomorrow

09 December 2021

IT issues forced the delay for the second year in a row as councillors were unable to get online


Fatality spurs action plea over Ross-shire A9 accident black spot junction

05 December 2021
Fatality spurs action plea over Ross-shire A9 accident black spot junction

Fatality spurs action plea over Ross-shire A9 accident black spot junction

05 December 2021

The right turn onto the A9 heading north from Munlochy should be closed to prevent any more deaths at the accident black spot.


Calls for rail funding in far north

28 November 2021
Calls for rail funding in far north

Calls for rail funding in far north

28 November 2021

FOLLOWING news that the Scotland to Northern Ireland bridge will not go ahead, a Highland MSP has called for the cash to be spent on north railways.


Loss of oil field 'could spark exodus', argues MSP

28 November 2021
Loss of oil field 'could spark exodus', argues MSP

Loss of oil field 'could spark exodus', argues MSP

28 November 2021

A HIGHLAND MSP has warned of a potential Highland “exodus” following Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to oppose new oil and gas activities around Scotland.


Precious bust in frame to save deteriorating town hall

27 November 2021
Precious bust in frame to save deteriorating town hall

Precious bust in frame to save deteriorating town hall

27 November 2021

A LIFELINE has been thrown to a deteriorating landmark in the heart of an Easter Ross town.


Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

23 November 2021
Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

Breaking: Covid vaccine certificates set to stay but the scheme will not be extended to new facilities or venues

23 November 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on people to take Lateral Flow Tests before socialising


Future of Easter Ross landmark town hall in balance

18 November 2021
Future of Easter Ross landmark town hall in balance

Future of Easter Ross landmark town hall in balance

18 November 2021

The blunt assessment of Highland Council is that Invergordon Town Hall should be sold on before it is too late to repair.


Poll: Should Highland Council be split up into several different local authorities?

17 November 2021
Poll: Should Highland Council be split up into several different local authorities?

Poll: Should Highland Council be split up into several different local authorities?

17 November 2021

MSP Emma Roddick argues that the Highlands is too big for one council and people are losing out


Ross County tribute to far-travelled fan: 'People like Steve will always be part of the fabric of our football club'

15 November 2021
Ross County tribute to far-travelled fan: 'People like Steve will always be part of the fabric of our football club'

Ross County tribute to far-travelled fan: 'People like Steve will always be part of the fabric of our football club'

15 November 2021

Tributes have been paid to adopted Dingwallian and dedicated Ross County supporter Steve White who has died at his home in the Yorkshire Dales.


Progress on Ross-shire 'unfit for purpose' school building replacement proposal

15 November 2021
Progress on Ross-shire 'unfit for purpose' school building replacement proposal

Progress on Ross-shire 'unfit for purpose' school building replacement proposal

15 November 2021

Progress on the planned replacement of a Ross-shire special school building slammed "unfit for purpose" has been hailed a breakthrough.


Bid to make Highland capitral an 'attractive, greener' place where residents and tourists can 'comfortably live, work and visit' revealed

12 November 2021
Bid to make Highland capitral an 'attractive, greener' place where residents and tourists can 'comfortably live, work and visit' revealed

Bid to make Highland capitral an 'attractive, greener' place where residents and tourists can 'comfortably live, work and visit' revealed

12 November 2021

The local authority issued what is the second major strategy within a month for the city


Highland Council gets £500 to help buy a drone for 'effective communications'

11 November 2021
Highland Council gets £500 to help buy a drone for 'effective communications'

Highland Council gets £500 to help buy a drone for 'effective communications'

11 November 2021

The total cost of the device came to £621 with the footage to be used online on social media and YouTube


Police set to probe allegations about Highland Council-run care homes for young people

11 November 2021
Police set to probe allegations about Highland Council-run care homes for young people

Police set to probe allegations about Highland Council-run care homes for young people

11 November 2021

The crisis was provoked by claims care experienced young people were subject to of bullying, violence, substance misuse and child protection concerns


Highland MP slams 'false claims' on social media as diversionary tactic over 'Tory corruption'

11 November 2021
Highland MP slams 'false claims' on social media as diversionary tactic over 'Tory corruption'

Highland MP slams 'false claims' on social media as diversionary tactic over 'Tory corruption'

11 November 2021

Mr Hendry said labelled the allegations 'deeply disappointing' and a 'shameless attempt to divert attention from the Tory corruption scandal'


Council compared to Kremlin in row over questions

07 November 2021
Council compared to Kremlin in row over questions

Council compared to Kremlin in row over questions

07 November 2021

Highland Council was likened to the Kremlin as tempers erupted as councillors felt questions to the leader of the local authority went unanswered.


Council opposes holiday lets scheme

06 November 2021
Council opposes holiday lets scheme

Council opposes holiday lets scheme

06 November 2021

A motion calls for the government to adopt a registration scheme instead, branding its licensing plan "not appropriate for the Highlands”.


Ross MSP looks to the sky for share in multi-billion pound space market

04 November 2021
Ross MSP looks to the sky for share in multi-billion pound space market

Ross MSP looks to the sky for share in multi-billion pound space market

04 November 2021

A new strategy to secure a £4 billion share of the global space market for Scotland has been published with the Highlands playing its part.


Active travel campaigners thanked at Scottish Parliament

25 October 2021
Active travel campaigners thanked at Scottish Parliament

Active travel campaigners thanked at Scottish Parliament

25 October 2021

Critical Mass and Kidical Mass have been staging ride-outs for “wheelers” to call for better infrastructure so cyclists are safe on the roads.


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