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Highland police guns policy could go to watchdog

Highland police guns policy could go to watchdog

THE CONTROVERSIAL decision by Chief Constable Sir Stephen House to arm officers with handguns during routine patrol could be called in by the Scottish…


Ross 'Five Sisters' challenge for outdoor fans with a head for heights

Ross 'Five Sisters' challenge for outdoor fans with a head for heights

KEEN walkers who love climbing at Kintail are being offered the chance to get involved with a fundraising walk in aid of the National Trust for Scotland,…


Alness heritage group pipes up with fresh attraction for new exhibition

Alness heritage group pipes up with fresh attraction for new exhibition

AN EASTER Ross heritage centre is ringing the changes for the summer months with a brand new exhibition.


MSP challenges top cop to come clean over Highland patrols guns policy

MSP challenges top cop to come clean over Highland patrols guns policy

AN MSP is calling on Scotland's police chief to come clean to the public on the rationale behind officers carrying gun whilst on patrol in the Highlands.


Ross communities set to benefit from latest 'superfast broadband' roll-out

Ross communities set to benefit from latest 'superfast broadband' roll-out

A SWATHE of communities across Ross-shire are set to benefit from the latest phase of a multimillion-pound “superfast broadband” roll-out.


Rapidly expanding bargain-basement chain tees up Easter Ross opening

Rapidly expanding bargain-basement chain tees up Easter Ross opening

A RAPIDLY expanding national retail chain which claims to be bucking the economic trend is set to open the doors on its new venture in Tain following…


Young Ross musicians hit the road

Young Ross musicians hit the road

YOUNG people from Feis Rois will take to the road next week when their annual Ceilidh Trails tours begin.


Ullapool parents demand action on 'scandalous' damp nursery

Ullapool parents demand action on 'scandalous' damp nursery

ANGRY parents have demanded urgent action from Highland Council after it was revealed that children as young as three were spending over 15-hours-a-week inside…


Hot act to have Bella fans bubbling over!

Hot act to have Bella fans bubbling over!

MUSIC fans at this year’s Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in Beauly could be bubbling over with excitement at the latest addition to the line-up…


Maleficent? Magnificent, more like!

Maleficent? Magnificent, more like!

THE age-old battle of good versus evil has been a staple ingredient of Disney output from the word go.


Top climber cancels Ross dates as Ogre injury returns to haunt

Top climber cancels Ross dates as Ogre injury returns to haunt

ONE of Britain’s best-known mountaineers has been forced to cancel four planned lectures in Ross-shire - because of an injury sustained in an epic…


Strong women eye heavy record as Highland Games blazes new trail

Strong women eye heavy record as Highland Games blazes new trail

AN amazing feat of strength which has been achieved by a Ross-shire strongman will inspire female competitors at a Highland gathering this weekend.


Police probe Ross school vandalism attack

Police probe Ross school vandalism attack

POLICE are investigating a vandalism attack at Dingwall Primary School.


Ross-shire police appeal over school vandalism

Ross-shire police appeal over school vandalism

POLICE in Ross-shire are appealing for help from the public after damage within the grounds of a primary school was detected.


'Saville effect' sees spike in Highland rape reports as police reveal new stats

'Saville effect' sees spike in Highland rape reports as police reveal new stats

MORE people are coming forward with allegations of rape to the police, with new figures showing reports doubled in the last two years.


Call to target school leavers to help plug Highland home care gaps

Call to target school leavers to help plug Highland home care gaps

TEENAGERS are being targeted by NHS Highland to plug a chronic shortage of home carers.


Mollie celebrated as memorial tourney is contested

Mollie celebrated as memorial tourney is contested

THE late Mollie Mansfield was a member of Bonar Bridge /Ardgay Golf Club and Royal Dornoch for many years and was captain and lady captain at Bonar…


Boat operators issued dolphin warning as summer season hits its peak

Boat operators issued dolphin warning as summer season hits its peak

WITH the summer holidays under way, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Police Scotland are advising boat operators to watch how close they get to dolphins,…


Dingwall football trailblazer's Messi hometown link hailed in Argentina

Dingwall football trailblazer's Messi hometown link hailed in Argentina

A GROUP of devoted Argentinian football enthusiasts found their hearts beating a little faster this week — as they set foot in Dingwall.


Rousing Ross-shire welcome as baton relay cheered on by thousands

Rousing Ross-shire welcome as baton relay cheered on by thousands

THOUSANDS of people in Ross-shire turned out to witness the progress of the Queen's Baton amidst hopes that the Commonwealth Games will inspire a…


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