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Highland Hospice squirrels set to hit the streets

Highland Hospice squirrels set to hit the streets

Highland Hospice squirrels set to hit the streets

12 June 2019

The wraps have finally come off the first of 23 sculptures set to add a splash of colour to Highland streets this summer.


Cromarty Firth rig protesters appear in court on breach of the peace charges

Cromarty Firth rig protesters appear in court on breach of the peace charges

Cromarty Firth rig protesters appear in court on breach of the peace charges

12 June 2019

TWO Greenpeace protesters appeared in Tain Sheriff Court charged with disorderly conduct by scaling a rig in the Cromarty Firth.


New boss appointed for High Life Highland

New boss appointed for High Life Highland

New boss appointed for High Life Highland

12 June 2019

Highland Council's current head of IT will take over at the sports and culture body from September.


Greenpeace defiant after legal move to shift climate change protestors on Cromarty Firth rig

Greenpeace defiant after legal move to shift climate change protestors on Cromarty Firth rig

Greenpeace defiant after legal move to shift climate change protestors on Cromarty Firth rig

11 June 2019

Activists occupying a BP oil rig in the Cromarty Firth remain defiant despite legal move.


Highland-based newspaper group to take over three more titles

Highland-based newspaper group to take over three more titles

Highland-based newspaper group to take over three more titles

11 June 2019

Scottish Provincial Press has agreed to take over the operation of three local newspaper titles.


Standoff between BP and Greenpeace continues on rig in the Cromarty Firth

Standoff between BP and Greenpeace continues on rig in the Cromarty Firth

Standoff between BP and Greenpeace continues on rig in the Cromarty Firth

11 June 2019

Fresh supplies and two new campaigners have taken replaced those who climbed onto the Transocean rig on Sunday to stop it heading to the North Sea.


Education cuts prompt petition and ‘peaceful demonstrations’

Education cuts prompt petition and ‘peaceful demonstrations’

Education cuts prompt petition and ‘peaceful demonstrations’

10 June 2019

A PETITION is calling on policy makers, councillors and the public to demand a “halt” to Highland Council cuts to additional support needs provision.


Wester Ross shellfish warning after water sampling reveals rise in toxin levels

Wester Ross shellfish warning after water sampling reveals rise in toxin levels

Wester Ross shellfish warning after water sampling reveals rise in toxin levels

10 June 2019

A RISE in algal toxins on a stretch of water in Wester Ross has prompted council advice on eating shellfish.


Cromarty Firth climate change protester: 'This rig isn't going anywhere'

Cromarty Firth climate change protester: 'This rig isn't going anywhere'

Cromarty Firth climate change protester: 'This rig isn't going anywhere'

10 June 2019

TWO activists have vowed to carry on blocking a 27,000-tonne oil rig in the Cromarty Firth after a sleepless night.


Detailed searches to begin at quarry site in Renee MacRae investigation

Detailed searches to begin at quarry site in Renee MacRae investigation

Detailed searches to begin at quarry site in Renee MacRae investigation

10 June 2019

It comes after the removal of water from the site near Inverness, which got underway last month.


Police appeal for information after Wester Ross clubhouse break-in

Police appeal for information after Wester Ross clubhouse break-in

Police appeal for information after Wester Ross clubhouse break-in

10 June 2019

A BREAK-IN at a Wester Ross golf club resulted in 'extensive damage' and the theft of a sum of money.


Climate protestors board rig being towed out of the Cromarty Firth

Climate protestors board rig being towed out of the Cromarty Firth

Climate protestors board rig being towed out of the Cromarty Firth

10 June 2019

Greenpeace activists climbed board the Transocean rig Paul B Loyd Junior on Sunday evening and have called an end to drilling for new oil wells.


Grounded crew deployed flares to trigger Wester Ross rescue mission

Grounded crew deployed flares to trigger Wester Ross rescue mission

Grounded crew deployed flares to trigger Wester Ross rescue mission

10 June 2019

THE stranded crew of a rigid inflatable which went aground in Wester Ross did the right thing deploying flares.


Sean's show takes TV star to Wester Ross

Sean's show takes TV star to Wester Ross

Sean's show takes TV star to Wester Ross

10 June 2019

A WELL-kent face from television has been getting out and about in Ross-shire for a show being screened tonight.


Balintore flats plan rejected by planners unhappy about impact on village

Balintore flats plan rejected by planners unhappy about impact on village

Balintore flats plan rejected by planners unhappy about impact on village

09 June 2019

A holiday flats plan which been refused unanimously by councillors concerned over the impact on the surrounding village.


Woman (55) dies after lightning strike in the Highlands

Woman (55) dies after lightning strike in the Highlands

Woman (55) dies after lightning strike in the Highlands

09 June 2019

A WOMAN has been killed after being struck by lightning while walking in the Highlands.


Parents in Alness urged to account for children after Saturday night incident

Parents in Alness urged to account for children after Saturday night incident

Parents in Alness urged to account for children after Saturday night incident

09 June 2019

Police in Alness have issued an appeal following a night-time incident.


Reflections from Ross-shire: A dip into our Old Files 100, 50 and 25 years ago.

Reflections from Ross-shire: A dip into our Old Files 100, 50 and 25 years ago.

Reflections from Ross-shire: A dip into our Old Files 100, 50 and 25 years ago.

09 June 2019

Constable Scott of Invergordon bagged consisted of 750 crows.


Ullapool pirates drum up precious booty from Levellers for unique raffle

Ullapool pirates drum up precious booty from Levellers for unique raffle

Ullapool pirates drum up precious booty from Levellers for unique raffle

08 June 2019

A group of school pupils in Wester Ross are resorting to piracy in a bid to save our seas.


Pupils at Black Isle primary issue invite – and appeal – for Fairtrade Community Cafe event

Pupils at Black Isle primary issue invite – and appeal – for Fairtrade Community Cafe event

Pupils at Black Isle primary issue invite – and appeal – for Fairtrade Community Cafe event

08 June 2019

Munochy pupils have issued a special invitation to drop in to their Fairtrade Cafe.


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