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Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

18 April 2024

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.


Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

18 April 2024

It wouldn’t be like Nessie to duck out of an early season photo opportunity.


Angry Ross-shire personal trainer tried to enter bar he was banned from

Angry Ross-shire personal trainer tried to enter bar he was banned from

Angry Ross-shire personal trainer tried to enter bar he was banned from

18 April 2024

A Ross-shire personal trainer was angry when he was refused permission to enter a bar from which he had already been banned.


Dingwall incident sees footballer banned from road

Dingwall incident sees footballer banned from road

Dingwall incident sees footballer banned from road

18 April 2024

A footballer was shown the red card by a sheriff after an incident in Dingwall.


RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

17 April 2024

RBS is to close two Inverness branches as part of a Scotland-wide raft of closures that will lead to the loss of 105 jobs.


PICTURES: Muir of Ord Strictly Inverness contestant throws dance party for good cause

PICTURES: Muir of Ord Strictly Inverness contestant throws dance party for good cause

PICTURES: Muir of Ord Strictly Inverness contestant throws dance party for good cause

17 April 2024

A fundraiser organised by a Muir of Ord resident raised £2500 for charity on Saturday.


‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet tomorrow

17 April 2024

An Indian restaurant in Easter Ross has a new mascot in the form of Luther the dog — who now identifies as Tigger!


MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

17 April 2024

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool sees new ‘gorilla’ road sign

17 April 2024

NC500 hotspot village of Ullapool has seen a new sign pop-up for a rather exotic animal.


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

17 April 2024

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

Popular Inver Inn goes up for sale for offers over £290,000

17 April 2024

The bar and restaurant in Inver is very popular with food fans, with people travelling from miles around to enjoy meals there.


‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

‘Last Ent of Affric’ ancient elm tree playing a role in saving its species

17 April 2024

An ancient elm that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species.


Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

17 April 2024

The Star Inn have been shortlisted the title of “Best Licensed Traders” in the Highlands.


Willy Wonka experience held at Muir of Ord care home was ‘truly scrumptious’

Willy Wonka experience held at Muir of Ord care home was ‘truly scrumptious’

Willy Wonka experience held at Muir of Ord care home was ‘truly scrumptious’

17 April 2024

Muir of Ord care home, Urray House, decided to “spread some Wonka magic” to raise funds for residents’ comfort fund.


Alness sex offender who downloaded hundreds of child abuse images avoids prison

Alness sex offender who downloaded hundreds of child abuse images avoids prison

Alness sex offender who downloaded hundreds of child abuse images avoids prison

16 April 2024

A Ross-shire engineer waiting to be sentenced for downloading hundreds of stills and videos of children being abused had been undergoing therapy.


Highland MSP calls for Post Office and government to ‘work together’ to prevent further Post Office closures

Highland MSP calls for Post Office and government to ‘work together’ to prevent further Post Office closures

Highland MSP calls for Post Office and government to ‘work together’ to prevent further Post Office closures

16 April 2024

Jamie Halcro Johnston has called for unity between the “Post Office and government” over rural closures.


Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.


Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

16 April 2024

Miss Scotland has given her advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant.


Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

Travel award scheme continues to support talented Highland athletes

16 April 2024

Talented athletes from across the Highlands are receiving support to help them realise their sporting dreams.


Ross-shire core paths benefit from HITRANS boost

Ross-shire core paths benefit from HITRANS boost

Ross-shire core paths benefit from HITRANS boost

16 April 2024

Ross-shire paths have benefitted from some tender loving care with the help of welcome funding.


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