NEWS

German journeymen help haul 130kg of waste from Ullapool seas

Ullapool locals have managed to haul out 130kg of waste from the sea, including a “massive net”, with help from a couple of German journeymen.

Five-star performance to end home campaign

Ross County’s women’s team have returned to form in recent weeks, and secured a big win in their last home game of the season.

Golf day raises cash for charity in memory of Ullapool lad

Ullapool Rotary’s annual golf day has raised a sum of cash for local good causes, including a donation in memory of a dearly-missed local lad.

Staggies academy side go in search of historic silverware

No Ross County men’s academy side has ever reached a cup final before, but the current under-18s could put some silverware in the trophy cabinet.

Tain man who ran away from police - who were looking for someone else - found with £20k worth of cannabis

A man from Tain spotted police - who were looking for someone else - and ran away. He was caught with nearly £20,000 worth of cannabis.

Invergordon fire pictures reveal damage caused to Balcas plant as blaze rages on

Nine fire appliances from all over the Highlands have been battling the fire for over 20 hours.

Capsized kayaker airlifted to hospital in rescue operation involving Lochinver lifeboat and CalMac ferry

The RNLI Lochinver lifeboat was launched just after 6pm last night.

Firefighters battle huge Invergordon factory blaze for more than 18 hours

Fire crews have been battling a huge blaze in a biomass plant in Invergordon through the night.

Derelict pub’s transformation bid approved

A disused historic pub looks set for a phoenix-like resurrection after plans for a major transformation of the site were given the green light.

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

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

Ross County manager hails ‘unbelievable’ composure of penalty hero

It took a 96th minute spot kick to keep County’s hopes of avoiding a third consecutive play-off alive, but now it is all to play for this weekend.

Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward projects secure funding

These bids for funding from the Highland Council committee for a sprawling Ross-shire ward have been approved.

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

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

Stoppage time penalty means Staggies are safe from automatic relegation

The battle to avoid the play-off, though, will go down to the final day on Sunday.

Tom Stoltman starts bid to win World Strongest Man for fourth time on Thursday

Older brother Luke Stoltman competing at World Strongest Man for tenth time.

Double-gold National Mòd medallist appointed as new Fèisean nan Gàidheal chief executive

Inverness-based Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal has appointed a double-gold winner at the National Mòd as its new chief executive.

Woman (27) told police they would have to ‘drag’ her from Conon Bridge address

A woman spat at police officers on Boxing Day after they arrived about a separate incident and then damaged a mattress in a police cell.

Secondary school boys can reach national final and win north trophy

It could be a momentous few days for Dingwall Academy’s second year boys’ football team.

‘Cup of Kindness’ sees home building company raise more than £5000 for mental health charity

A Highland house building company raised more than £5,400 for a mental health charity after embarking on a three-month fundraising campaign.

Festival organisers calling for businesses to help share the ‘Bella Buzz’ with new competition

The biggest music festival in the north of Scotland is calling shops and businesses to get creative with window displays this year.