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Dingwall High Street status update after police closure

Dingwall High Street status update after police closure

Dingwall High Street status update after police closure

13 June 2025

A Ross-shire town’s High Street has reopened to traffic after a continued police presence following a drugs bust.


‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

13 June 2025

Talking about organ donation today can ease unimaginable decisions tomorrow.


My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

11 June 2025

The 300MW Foyers pumped storage hydro scheme has been producing power since 1975. John Davidson tells how his Grandpa was instrumental in its making


Community turns out to cheer on returning resident

Community turns out to cheer on returning resident

Community turns out to cheer on returning resident

07 June 2025

The community at Cromarty turned out in force recently to celebrate one of their own.


Tears and laughter at Avoch album launch

Tears and laughter at Avoch album launch

Tears and laughter at Avoch album launch

03 June 2025

Avoch composer and clàrsach player Grace Stewart-Skinner returned home for her eagerly-anticipated new album’s launch.


Race for Life Inverness welcomes hundreds of runners

Race for Life Inverness welcomes hundreds of runners

Race for Life Inverness welcomes hundreds of runners

01 June 2025

Hundreds of runners have raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity after pounding the streets of Inverness at the latest Race for Life.


Tractor trek closing in on fundraising goal after mammoth 16-day journey

Tractor trek closing in on fundraising goal after mammoth 16-day journey

Tractor trek closing in on fundraising goal after mammoth 16-day journey

30 May 2025

An epic challenge which saw a semi-retired farmer take a vintage tractor from Land’s End to John O’Groats is closing in on its fundraising target.


Part 3: Meeting a bombmaker turning scrap into weapons of resistance - Highland car mechanic travels to Ukrainian war zone

Part 3: Meeting a bombmaker turning scrap into weapons of resistance - Highland car mechanic travels to Ukrainian war zone

Part 3: Meeting a bombmaker turning scrap into weapons of resistance - Highland car mechanic travels to Ukrainian war zone

28 May 2025

As car mechanic Danny Ward arrives in Kramatorsk near the Ukrainian front line, he is struck by the people’s resilience amid heart-breaking scenes.


Car mechanic drives to Ukrainian front line to deliver Nessie the Nissan and vital aid

Car mechanic drives to Ukrainian front line to deliver Nessie the Nissan and vital aid

Car mechanic drives to Ukrainian front line to deliver Nessie the Nissan and vital aid

26 May 2025

A Highland car mechanic has given a heartfelt account of a solo journey to deliver a vehicle packed with vital supplies to the front line in Ukraine.


Englishman taking on West Highland Way fundraiser for Highland autism charity

Englishman taking on West Highland Way fundraiser for Highland autism charity

Englishman taking on West Highland Way fundraiser for Highland autism charity

24 May 2025

It will be part of a personal challenge to walk to all four cardinal extremes on the United Kingdom mainland.


Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

Highland Council aims to become a ‘Council of Sanctuary’ for ‘those fleeing persecution and violence’

20 May 2025

It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.


Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI showcase stunning craft skills

19 May 2025

An array of crafting talent was on show at the Findon Hall in Culbokie, when it played host to the 2025 Ross-shire and Sutherland SWI Handcrafts Show.


Highland author teams up with husband for illustrated children’s book launch

Highland author teams up with husband for illustrated children’s book launch

Highland author teams up with husband for illustrated children’s book launch

19 May 2025

Five Little Doggies is set for a big local launch later this month and is already proving a hit half a world away.


Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

17 May 2025

Six fire engine crews from Lairg, Dornoch, Invergordon, Dingwall and Inverness tackled the blaze - no animals or people were injured.


Why this Ross-shire village is the place to be this month

Why this Ross-shire village is the place to be this month

Why this Ross-shire village is the place to be this month

16 May 2025

It all comes on the back of a successful £10m redevelopment which has helped pave the way for a series of exciting events.


Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

16 May 2025

Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.


Determined Mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined Mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined Mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

16 May 2025

Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own aged just 28.


Black Isle designer gets royal call up as key ‘changemaker’

Black Isle designer gets royal call up as key ‘changemaker’

Black Isle designer gets royal call up as key ‘changemaker’

15 May 2025

Siobhan, who is also a Mikeysline ambassador, joins an elite list of ‘35 under 35’ making a difference.


Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

15 May 2025

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’


Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

14 May 2025

The flag-raising was able to continue on schedule after quick action at short notice.


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