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County's Euro dreams dashed as clinical Motherwell grab the points

County's Euro dreams dashed as clinical Motherwell grab the points

ROSS County's slim hopes of a Europa League place next season have been dashed after a 2-0 defeat by Motherwell.


After tackling cancer, Staggies fan James goes extra mile for Ross County

After tackling cancer, Staggies fan James goes extra mile for Ross County

TWO years ago when cancer sufferer James Manson was given the devastating news that he had a short time to live, he immediately asked his consultant if…


Police call for ban on pre-match pints

Police call for ban on pre-match pints

A BLANKET ban on early opening hours for Dingwall pubs before Ross County matches has been proposed after police revealed 53 drunken fans had been arrested,…


Ben Wyvis cyclists make mark at exhilarating Abriachan trials

Ben Wyvis cyclists make mark at exhilarating Abriachan trials

A ROSS-SHIRE club made its mark in the second round of the Scottish Cross-Country Mountain Bike series at the Abriachan trials.


Tain pipped for Miller quaich

Tain pipped for Miller quaich

TAIN, the most successful club in the Miller Quaich competition that involves the Brora, Golspie and Royal Dornoch members since inauguration in 1999,…


Diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak forces Highland ward closure

Diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak forces Highland ward closure

A SURGICAL ward at the Highlands' main hospital has been closed to new admissions following an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting.


Hundreds to pay tribute by dancing for Dawn

Hundreds to pay tribute by dancing for Dawn

HUNDREDS of people will dance together in Dingwall this weekend to raise thousands of pounds in celebration of the life of a young mum who died of cancer…


Ross golfer jubilant after 'Seve challenge' success

Ross golfer jubilant after 'Seve challenge' success

A ROSS-SHIRE golfer proved he has plenty of drive by taking on and successfully completing a notorious challenge.


Road works on Kessock Bridge to end next month

Road works on Kessock Bridge to end next month

TRAFFIC restrictions on the Kessock Bridge are due to be lifted at the end of June, signalling the end of the first phase of the £13.2m project.


Gairloch fisherman jailed for third drink-driving offence

Gairloch fisherman jailed for third drink-driving offence

A WESTER Ross prawn fisherman who committed his third drink-driving offence after being told his mother was dying was jailed yesterday (Thursday) for…


'No pressure' as County's crunch weekend looms

'No pressure' as County's crunch weekend looms

DEREK Adams is counting on Celtic passion and Dundee United desire to keep Ross County’s European dream alive for Sunday.


Easter Ross vet's pet project!

Easter Ross vet's pet project!

AMBITIOUS long-term plans for an Easter Ross venue will be given a boost next week courtesy of a quirky charity fundraiser aimed at pet lovers.


Jail for PO mum who nicked £30k

Jail for PO mum who nicked £30k

A MOTHER-of-four who embezzled more than £30,000 from Avoch Post Office was jailed for 15 months at Dingwall Sheriff Court yesterday.


£2,000 fine for Aultbea skipper who downed 20 pints

£2,000 fine for Aultbea skipper who downed 20 pints

A SHIP’S captain was "drunk out of his mind" when he set sail off the west coast to avoid a gale force 8 storm after downing 20 pints in a local…


Tribute paid to Arctic convoy veterans

Tribute paid to Arctic convoy veterans

TRIBUTE was paid today to the "immeasurable contribution" veterans of the Arctic Convoys made to the war effort, during a poignant medal ceremony in Wester…


Lotto cash pours in on bank holiday

Lotto cash pours in on bank holiday

FOUR lucky Dingwall residents enjoyed an extra special bank holiday weekend after they scooped a total of £60,000 on the People’s Postcode…


Ross primary school evacuation gives glimpse of war-time ordeals

Ross primary school evacuation gives glimpse of war-time ordeals

YOUNG pupils at a Black Isle primary school staged a mass evacuation before heading to a mystery destination.


Sentence on Invergordon drink-drive woman deferred for reports

Sentence on Invergordon drink-drive woman deferred for reports

AN EASTER Ross woman who drove with a level of alcohol that could have killed her will be sentenced next month.


Work to start on £30million hydro dam

Work to start on £30million hydro dam

A NEW hydro dam which will generate enough electricity to power around 10,000 homes is to begin construction in Ross-shire later this year, it was revealed…


Shinty's big boys enter fray for Camanachd Cup

Shinty's big boys enter fray for Camanachd Cup

THE draw for the second round of the tournament every shinty player dreams of winning has taken place.


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