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Could 'telehealth' be cure for Ross out-of-hours GP crisis?

Could 'telehealth' be cure for Ross out-of-hours GP crisis?

PENSIONERS in rural Ross-shire, where a crisis in the out-of-hours GP service is costing up to £8,000 a weekend for locum cover, could soon be switching…


Easter Ross town population set to double within space of 90 minutes

Easter Ross town population set to double within space of 90 minutes

THE population of an Easter Ross town is set to double within the space of 90 minutes on Monday - albeit temporarily.


Fury over rubbish dumped at Ross loch

Fury over rubbish dumped at Ross loch

THE beauty of an outstandingly scenic Ross-shire lochside near Dingwall is being marred by thoughtless visitors, some thought to be pike anglers.


Alness pupils reach new heights - 1,500ft - with dance

Alness pupils reach new heights - 1,500ft - with dance

AWARD-winning youngsters from Alness Academy are hoping to reach new heights – literally – with a new dance by staging it on top of a 1,500ft…


Leave baby birds alone, warns SSPCA

Leave baby birds alone, warns SSPCA

THE Scottish SPCA is urging the public to leave baby birds alone after experiencing its busiest ever nesting and fledgling season.


Family mourns Ross-shire 'old-school trucker'

Family mourns Ross-shire 'old-school trucker'

A ROSS-SHIRE lorry driver who was killed in a tragic accident in a lay-by has been described as a "true gentleman" by his family.


New super school will provide the "very best" for Tain

New super school will provide the "very best" for Tain

A NEW super school serving the whole of Tain is the way forward to provide the town with the “very best” education facility, according to…


Abduction trial accused denies trying to take advantage of vulnerable woman

Abduction trial accused denies trying to take advantage of vulnerable woman

A JOBLESS man has rejected claims that he tried to take advantage of a vulnerable young Inverness woman by offering her drink and food then abducting…


Dingwall wife hurt in domestic row after football stadium hospitality

Dingwall wife hurt in domestic row after football stadium hospitality

A VIOLENT row with his wife after attending a Ross County football match landed a Dingwall man in court.


Baby bird warning as animal welfare charity reports 'busiest ever' season

Baby bird warning as animal welfare charity reports 'busiest ever' season

AN ANIMAL welfare charity is urging the public to leave baby birds alone - revealing this nestling and fledgling season has been its busiest ever.


Ross man in court for starving dog

Ross man in court for starving dog

A ROSS-SHIRE man’s dog was so starved that it could hardly stand, a court has heard.


Carrier bag charge a step closer as landmark legislation gets thumbs up

Carrier bag charge a step closer as landmark legislation gets thumbs up

PLANS to introduce charges for carrier bags dished out at supermarkets came a step closer this week — with a Ross MSP hailing the move as a major…


Hutton thrilled by 'massive' win

Hutton thrilled by 'massive' win

WHEN as an amateur golfer Kenny Hutton helped Muir of Ord Golf Club win the Northern Counties Cup for the first time in 1996, he must have thought it…


Invergordon 'come and try' offer to would-be sailors

Invergordon 'come and try' offer to would-be sailors

WOULD-BE sailors who wish to heed the call of the sea are being invited to attend Invergordon Boating Club’s open day on Sunday.


Life's journey reflected through 'trees on the edge' show in Ross-shire

Life's journey reflected through 'trees on the edge' show in Ross-shire

AN AUSTRALIAN artist’s stunning etchings depicting trees "on the edge" have gone on display at an exhibition running in Ross-shire.


Dog ban for Cromarty man who neglected emaciated greyhound

Dog ban for Cromarty man who neglected emaciated greyhound

A CROMARTY man who neglected his pet greyhound by failing to provide it with the "basic level of care and feeding" has been banned from owning a dog for…


Tain mums tell abduction trial they saw woman being dragged to car

Tain mums tell abduction trial they saw woman being dragged to car

THE trial of a man accused of abduction has heard that two young mums out for a walk in Tain witnessed a screaming young woman being dragged towards a…


Highland nursery jobs advert attracts 900 replies

Highland nursery jobs advert attracts 900 replies

A JOB advert posted by Highland Council for 140 nursery staff has attracted nearly 900 applicants.


£100k boost for Conon Bridge supported homes project

£100k boost for Conon Bridge supported homes project

A HOUSING development in Conon Bridge is to provide supported accommodation for six people with autism and complex needs.


Jail for Invergordon sex offender with "disturbing" record

Jail for Invergordon sex offender with "disturbing" record

AN Easter Ross sex offender was cleared by a jury yesterday (Tuesday) of an assault on a woman but was jailed for 19 months for resisting arrest…


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