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Ross-shire hall restoration hits £500K-plus funding jackpot

Ross-shire hall restoration hits £500K-plus funding jackpot

Ross-shire hall restoration hits £500K-plus funding jackpot

30 December 2024

Activists have great hope going into 2025: ‘This represents significant confidence in our efforts and will really help raise the profile’.


Why group feels chipper after Peffery Way tree clearance effort

Why group feels chipper after Peffery Way tree clearance effort

Why group feels chipper after Peffery Way tree clearance effort

29 December 2024

The popular route linking Dingwall and Strathpeffer is on many people’s agenda this time of year.


Tree clearance alert for Ross-shire route after storm

Tree clearance alert for Ross-shire route after storm

Tree clearance alert for Ross-shire route after storm

27 December 2024

Warning posters and hazard tape were put up.


Wester Ross garden to feature in new Monty Don television series

Wester Ross garden to feature in new Monty Don television series

Wester Ross garden to feature in new Monty Don television series

27 December 2024

The bountiful will be featuring in the first episode of Monty Don’s new series, exploring British gardens.


Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.


Controversial EV hub plan’s revisions fail to win over community critics

Controversial EV hub plan’s revisions fail to win over community critics

Controversial EV hub plan’s revisions fail to win over community critics

26 December 2024

Critics of controversial plans for an EV charge hub, shop and restaurant have not been won over by changes to the proposals.


Over 100 abandoned vehicles recorded on Black Isle since 2022

Over 100 abandoned vehicles recorded on Black Isle since 2022

Over 100 abandoned vehicles recorded on Black Isle since 2022

24 December 2024

The abandoned vehicles prove to be “not only an eyesore but an environmental risk,” according to a local MSP.


Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

22 December 2024

Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Highland and Moray residents.


CalMac cancels ferries ahead of storm

CalMac cancels ferries ahead of storm

CalMac cancels ferries ahead of storm

20 December 2024

Ullapool-Stornoway sailings are heavily disrupted this weekend; and Northlink Ferries is warning of likely cancellations in the Pentland Firth.


‘This good news is just what Dingwall has been calling out for’

‘This good news is just what Dingwall has been calling out for’

‘This good news is just what Dingwall has been calling out for’

20 December 2024

An end to years of frustration over the stalled development of a key business park in Ross-shire’s county town could be in sight.


CalMac: 'Travel on Friday instead, if you can'

CalMac: 'Travel on Friday instead, if you can'

CalMac: 'Travel on Friday instead, if you can'

19 December 2024

Ferry passengers looking to travel over the final weekend before Christmas have been advised to make their journey on Friday instead.


Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

19 December 2024

Gales are set to dominate the Christmas getaway after warnings for high winds were extended across the whole of the weekend.


‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.


Warning of possible 80mph gusts this weekend across the Highlands and Moray

Warning of possible 80mph gusts this weekend across the Highlands and Moray

Warning of possible 80mph gusts this weekend across the Highlands and Moray

18 December 2024

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for high winds over Caithness this Saturday.


Key info on Highland bin collections over festive period

Key info on Highland bin collections over festive period

Key info on Highland bin collections over festive period

18 December 2024

Highland Council has just released information on recycling arrangements for Caithness residents over the festive period.


WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

18 December 2024

Will we see a White Christmas this festive season? The Met Office has given us the first indication of what we can expect…


£615,000 sewer upgrade workers give pupils eye-opening insight into water cycle

£615,000 sewer upgrade workers give pupils eye-opening insight into water cycle

£615,000 sewer upgrade workers give pupils eye-opening insight into water cycle

16 December 2024

Sewer upgrade work has helped provide school pupils with an eye-opening introduction to the water cycle


Ross-shire farmer throws hat in ring for top post

Ross-shire farmer throws hat in ring for top post

Ross-shire farmer throws hat in ring for top post

16 December 2024

One of the hustings events will be very close to home for the Ross-shire candidate.


Flood warnings and road closures amid heavy rain and active yellow Met Office alert

Flood warnings and road closures amid heavy rain and active yellow Met Office alert

Flood warnings and road closures amid heavy rain and active yellow Met Office alert

16 December 2024

A section of the North Coast 500 - the A832 at Moy Bridge - is closed and multiple flood warnings are in place.


Flood fear hitch for Black Isle glamping pods bid

Flood fear hitch for Black Isle glamping pods bid

Flood fear hitch for Black Isle glamping pods bid

15 December 2024

Propsosals for five glamping pods in a popular area of the Black Isle have triggered a flood risk objection.


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