Community

Axeing the final local presenter from MFR has swept away the “last vestige of it being any kind of community station”, its former chief believes.

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.

Alness United will stage a minute’s silence in his memory.

His wife said she assumed ‘it was just talk’ adding her husband was ‘quite a ranty person’.

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?

Dingwall Leisure Centre is throwing open its doors free of charge next weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.

Finlay MacDonald is also accused of attempting to murder two people in the Ross-shire village of Dornie.

It says closing at this time will allow it to ‘meet its existing financial commitments while resources remain’.

Jodie McCluskey's breakfast show is being axed, signalling an end to MFR's last regular locally-produced programming.

It’s touted as an opportunity to support local businesses and find unique gifts.

A ‘simply outstanding’ young woman from Cromarty has been awarded with a prestigious accolade from Her Royal Highness Princess Anne.

Water tankers are being deployed to top up the mains in the Applecross area after the water treatment works shut down due to a fault.

Excerpts for Ross-shire dates confirmed as opera buffs - and curious newcomers - invited to fall in love with these tunes.

“Whether you’re a new or returning donor we'd love to welcome you. If you're a regular donor, why not encourage a friend to join you?”

Young guns seized the opportunity to shine in front of a large audience at the November meeting of Dingwall and District Accordion and Fiddle Club.

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.

‘It is so important that we remember those who fought for their country to allow us the freedom we all enjoy.’

Police have been alerted to a reported act of vandalism in Dingwall on Remembrance Sunday.

Ross-shire’s hospitality trade had plenty to celebrate coast to coast at the awards with a well-kent face dishing out the accolades.