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Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Cromarty teenager chosen as new Inverness Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

A Black Isle girl has been given the “prestigious honour” of being appointed as a Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet


Care home takes part to charity art trail — with new tartan on show

Care home takes part to charity art trail — with new tartan on show

A Nairnshire artist’s creativity is behind one of the statues included in a public art initiative in support of Highland Hospice.


Ross-shire group benefits from electric network hook-up grant now open to others

Ross-shire group benefits from electric network hook-up grant now open to others

It considers applications for support with the cost of connecting to the electricity network for individual homeowners and some community groups.


Toncam Flooring and Interiors has it all covered under one roof

Toncam Flooring and Interiors has it all covered under one roof

Impressive new 7,500 square feet showroom is perfect place to show off everything for the home


Lorry driver branded ‘arrogant, obnoxious and a bully’

Lorry driver branded ‘arrogant, obnoxious and a bully’

‘Bullying behaviour which we all too often see from lorry drivers who think because they have a bigger vehicle they can do what they like’.


‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

‘Technical’ issue sparks Easter getaway misery for CalMac ferry passengers

CalMac sailings in and out of Ullapool have been hit by cancellations following a “technical” issue - causing Easter getaway misery for passengers.


Gairloch Museum to launch Tattie Project later this month

Gairloch Museum to launch Tattie Project later this month

The role of the potato from past to present day comes under the spotlight at a fascinating workshop that delves into its history.


Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards’ head judge shares her tips for crafting the best application

Entries are now open for the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2025.


LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

LGBTQ+ groups ‘saddened’ by Supreme Court judgement on Equality Act

A unanimous decision was reached to define ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the legislation as biological sex.


Dingwall woman caught drink-driving on scooter fined £420

Dingwall woman caught drink-driving on scooter fined £420

Police stopped a 34-year-old Dingwall woman for a suspected insurance offence as she rode her scooter through the town.


Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Crew shortages hit several trains in and out of Inverness

Several trains travelling in and out of Inverness are affected by the disruption - two on the Far North Line and two on the Inverness-Aberdeen line.


North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

North of Scotland ‘back with a bang’ after ending 47 year wait for cup

The senior boys’ select have been crowned winners of a national cup, despite the final not being played.


Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool eco-champions have been awarded funding to continue their marine conservation and education work.


‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

‘Vital’ Far North Line railway loop campaign wins backing of election hopeful

The campaign for a vital railway project that could sharply improve train reliability on the Far North Line has won the backing of a Holyrood hopeful.


Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

Rare sighting of humpback whale near Inverness reported by marine wildlife watchers

Wildlife watchers were in for a treat yesterday as a humpback whale was spotted swimming in the waters of the Beauly Firth.


Dingwall power play puts pupils in energy jobs’ frame

Dingwall power play puts pupils in energy jobs’ frame

Pupils from two of Ross-shire’s biggest secondary schools have been given a jump start on career opportunities in the energy sector.


Ullapool photographer captures northern lights dancing above Wester Ross

Ullapool photographer captures northern lights dancing above Wester Ross

A local photographer has captured breath-taking new images of the Northern Lights above Ardmair, near Ullapool.


‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

‘Huntington’s disease took my gran, mum and sister, but I won’t let it change my life!’

A Highland man whose family has been blighted by Huntington’s disease and is now fighting it as well remains fiercely positive about the future.


Walk this way for some inspiring outings

Walk this way for some inspiring outings

Dingwall Field Club has extended an invitation to join its walk as a new programme of events is released.


Black Isle animal shelter wins funding boost

Black Isle animal shelter wins funding boost

A Black Isle animal rescue shelter has 1000 reasons to celebrate after a welcome charity boost.


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