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Dingwall sex offender found with indecent image of child

Dingwall sex offender found with indecent image of child

A DINGWALL man already on the Sex Offenders Register has admitted being in possession of an indecent image of a child.


Top crime writer for Ullapool Book Festival

Top crime writer for Ullapool Book Festival

TOP Scots crime writer Val McDermid is to head the guest list at the 2015 Ullapool Book Festival.


Black Isle 'Friday Caff' venture sounds like a 'souper' idea!

Black Isle 'Friday Caff' venture sounds like a 'souper' idea!

A COMMUNITY run venture on the Black Isle is set to launch a "Friday Caff" later this week.


Ullapool Book Festival opens latest chapter with guest list revelations

Ullapool Book Festival opens latest chapter with guest list revelations

A WESTER ROSS book festival now in its eleventh year has unveiled the star attractions for 2015's event.


Applecross homes power use pilot aims to tackle rising energy costs

Applecross homes power use pilot aims to tackle rising energy costs

THE electricity use and household temperatures of eight Applecross homes will be monitored over the next year in a project aimed at helping tenants tackle…


Wester Ross NTS chiefs assess Inverewe Garden storm damage

Wester Ross NTS chiefs assess Inverewe Garden storm damage

WINDS of up to 100mph wreaked havoc at a world famous Wester Ross garden attraction last weekend, uprooting trees, damaging paths and smashing glass.


Blythswood fundraiser set to help Ross charity reach out

Blythswood fundraiser set to help Ross charity reach out

A ROSS-SHIRE charity's new fundraiser acknowledges that like many others, her first impression of Blythswood Care was through its shoebox appeal.…


Staggies' fans have sinking feeling after going down to 10-man Saints

Staggies' fans have sinking feeling after going down to 10-man Saints

DEJECTED Ross County fans saw their side plummet back to the bottom of the Premiership after losing on home turf to 10-man St Mirren.


Basement battle 'a huge game', admits Ross County boss

Basement battle 'a huge game', admits Ross County boss

JIM McINTYRE is urging Ross County to grab a big psychological advantage in the relegation fight this weekend by gunning down bottom-of-the-table rivals…


Retired Ross cop cleared of failing to give breath samples

Retired Ross cop cleared of failing to give breath samples

A FORMER top cop from Ross-shire has been cleared of failing to provide two samples of breath after he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.


Dingwall man had indecent photo of child

Dingwall man had indecent photo of child

A MAN who was already on the Sex Offenders Register was found to be in possession of an indecent photograph of a child, Dingwall Sheriff Court heard.


Muir of Ord firm fined £10k after worker hurt

Muir of Ord firm fined £10k after worker hurt

A ROSS-SHIRE company has been fined £10,000 by a sheriff for a breach of health and safety which led to an employee sustaining severe burns.


Staff hailed for 'outstanding' response to storm that left Ross-shire reeling

Staff hailed for 'outstanding' response to storm that left Ross-shire reeling

STAFF battling back against 'unprecedented' weather conditions have been praised for their efforts.


Muir factory boss regrets injury to worker which resulted in £10,000 fine

Muir factory boss regrets injury to worker which resulted in £10,000 fine

THE boss of a Ross-shire factory which was fined £10,000 after a staff member suffered severe burns says they "very much regret" the injury to the…


Detours put in place as storm-damage Ross-shire bridge is written off

Detours put in place as storm-damage Ross-shire bridge is written off

A ROSS-SHIRE bridge badly damaged by a falling tree during last week's storms has been written off and will need to be totally replaced.


Temporary bridge for storm struck Black Isle route

Temporary bridge for storm struck Black Isle route

A TEMPORARY bridge is to be installed alongside a condemned storm-damaged bridge on the Black Isle.


Fire crews in action at Ross flooding incidents

Fire crews in action at Ross flooding incidents

FIREFIGHTERS have been dealing with a range of flooding incidents across the Highlands today (Thursday), including several in Ross-shire.


Cowboy workmen could cash in on storm, warn police

Cowboy workmen could cash in on storm, warn police

HIGHLAND householders are being warned that cowboy workmen might try to cash in on the recent stormy weather.


Gales, snow, heavy rain - now it's flooding for hard-hit Ross-shire

Gales, snow, heavy rain - now it's flooding for hard-hit Ross-shire

A SPATE of localised flooding incidents across Ross-shire added to the weather-related misery of the past week.


Ross households issued bogus caller storm warning

Ross households issued bogus caller storm warning

ROSS households have been warned to be wary of dodgy doorstep callers looking to cash in after recent stormy weather.


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