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New rules over vehicles at Highland Council household waste recycling centres to be introduced next week.

New rules over vehicles at Highland Council household waste recycling centres to be introduced next week.

New rules over vehicles at Highland Council household waste recycling centres to be introduced next week.

30 January 2020

Vehicle restrictions are to be put in place next week at Highland Council's household waste recycling centres.


Boring for a billion years? Boffin rocks theory after Wester Ross probe

Boring for a billion years? Boffin rocks theory after Wester Ross probe

Boring for a billion years? Boffin rocks theory after Wester Ross probe

28 January 2020

A PERIOD in Earth’s history dubbed the “boring billion” may not have been quite so boring after all...


Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice

27 January 2020

A SNOW and ice warning covering most of Ross-shire has been extended into Tuesday morning.


Tesco to cut multipack plastic wraps at Ross-shire stores

Tesco to cut multipack plastic wraps at Ross-shire stores

Tesco to cut multipack plastic wraps at Ross-shire stores

24 January 2020

WASTEFUL plastic is set to be scaled back at a supermarket chain’s Ross-shire stores in the coming weeks.


Ross MSP urges Highland public to help RSPB's latest Big Garden Birdwatch

Ross MSP urges Highland public to help RSPB's latest Big Garden Birdwatch

Ross MSP urges Highland public to help RSPB's latest Big Garden Birdwatch

24 January 2020

ROSS residents have been urged to turn bird spotter to help a wildlife charity's latest awareness campaign.


Squirrels 'thriving' following introduction scheme in Wester Ross

Squirrels 'thriving' following introduction scheme in Wester Ross

Squirrels 'thriving' following introduction scheme in Wester Ross

21 January 2020

RED squirrels are “thriving” on the slopes of Ben Shieldaig in Wester Ross following their successful introduction by conservationists.


Touring theatre group goes green with tree-mendous gesture

Touring theatre group goes green with tree-mendous gesture

Touring theatre group goes green with tree-mendous gesture

20 January 2020

A TOURING theatre company teamed up with a Highland rewilding charity to reduce their emissions whilst travelling the UK.


Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

Budget plea made to Scottish Government over storm impact on Highland roads

16 January 2020

IT is “vital” that the Scottish Government recognises the impact of storm ravaged roads in Ross when they set their budget, council leaders have said.


Flood alerts continue amid further high winds and traffic and ferry disruption

Flood alerts continue amid further high winds and traffic and ferry disruption

Flood alerts continue amid further high winds and traffic and ferry disruption

15 January 2020

COASTAL flood warnings remained in place in Ross-shire this morning (Wednesday), as high winds continued to cause road and ferry disruption.


Snow warning issued by Met Office

Snow warning issued by Met Office

Snow warning issued by Met Office

13 January 2020

A SNOW and ice weather alert has been issued for Ross-shire – amid warnings that up to six centimetres of snow could fall on higher ground overnight.


Monster level of Nessie sightings

Monster level of Nessie sightings

Monster level of Nessie sightings

12 January 2020

UNEXPLAINED sightings of something mysterious lurking in Loch Ness were at the highest level this century during 2019.


Farmland bird count appeal ahead of major initiative

Farmland bird count appeal ahead of major initiative

Farmland bird count appeal ahead of major initiative

12 January 2020

WILDLIFE enthusiasts in Ross-shire are being teed up for a nationwide "citizen science" initiative to reveal birds most in need of help.


Met Office issues second weather warning alert for Ross-shire

Met Office issues second weather warning alert for Ross-shire

Met Office issues second weather warning alert for Ross-shire

10 January 2020

ROSS residents are bracing for possible disruption when two Met Office weather warnings hit the area in the space of less than three days.


CalMac warns of possible ferry disruption ahead of Met Office weather alert

CalMac warns of possible ferry disruption ahead of Met Office weather alert

CalMac warns of possible ferry disruption ahead of Met Office weather alert

09 January 2020

FERRY passengers have been warned of possible disruption on a key Wester Ross route tomorrow – amid a weather warning from the Met Office.


Ross-shire student's NC500 survey seeks views of locals

Ross-shire student's NC500 survey seeks views of locals

Ross-shire student's NC500 survey seeks views of locals

09 January 2020

The social impact of the North Coast 500 is being put under the academic spotlight.


Weather alert issued by the Met Office amid forecast for heavy and persistent rain

Weather alert issued by the Met Office amid forecast for heavy and persistent rain

Weather alert issued by the Met Office amid forecast for heavy and persistent rain

08 January 2020

WEATHER forecasters have issued a yellow warning amid predictions for “persistent and heavy rain” in the Highlands later this week.


UPDATE: Met Office extends weather warning to all parts of Ross-shire

UPDATE: Met Office extends weather warning to all parts of Ross-shire

UPDATE: Met Office extends weather warning to all parts of Ross-shire

06 January 2020

A YELLOW weather warning for storm force winds has been revised to cover all parts of Ross-shire.


'Stay clear' warning from Wester Ross woodland group as high winds hit

'Stay clear' warning from Wester Ross woodland group as high winds hit

'Stay clear' warning from Wester Ross woodland group as high winds hit

06 January 2020

PREDICTED high winds in Wester Ross have prompted a warning to locals and visitors.


OPINION: Big decisions taken now will shape our world in 2021

OPINION: Big decisions taken now will shape our world in 2021

OPINION: Big decisions taken now will shape our world in 2021

03 January 2020

While every election opens a new chapter , few UK governments have gained office with more power to re-set destiny than this one.


REVIEW: How to Be More Tree - Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness

REVIEW: How to Be More Tree - Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness

REVIEW: How to Be More Tree - Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness

01 January 2020

What can trees teach us about flexibility, patience and positivity? Quite a lot, it turns out.


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