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European election results - SNP top Highland poll

European election results - SNP top Highland poll

THE Scottish National Party has come out on top in the Highland vote for the European Parliamentary Elections.


Highland solicitor urges 'reality' over domestic violence cases

Highland solicitor urges 'reality' over domestic violence cases

A SOLICITOR told a sheriff he believed the Crown Office needed to get a "grasp on reality" when prosecuting domestic violence cases after a man appeared…


From Highlands to Holland: Ross County pre-season away days revealed

From Highlands to Holland: Ross County pre-season away days revealed

ROSS County fans suffering withdrawal symptons from the action have been given dates for their diary ahead of next season's campaign.


Ban for Dingwall driver who crashed girlfriend's car

Ban for Dingwall driver who crashed girlfriend's car

AN unemployed Dingwall man who crashed his girlfriend's car after taking it without permission has been fined £200 and banned for six…


Invergordon welcomes three liners in one day

Invergordon welcomes three liners in one day

INVERGORDON will see its population swell today (Monday) when it welcomes three cruise ships carrying 4,600 passengers.


Ullapool band's Glasgow 2014 delight

Ullapool band's Glasgow 2014 delight

AN AWARD-winning Ross-shire pipe band is playing tunes of glory after being invited to perform at the biggest sporting event in Scotland’s history…


Hero's battered bugle is star exhibit in WWI Easter Ross showcase

Hero's battered bugle is star exhibit in WWI Easter Ross showcase

A POIGNANT relic of World War I — which sounded the order for hundreds of Seaforth Highlanders to surge "over the top" from the Belgian trenches…


Disabled hit out over Puffin Pool parking chaos

Disabled hit out over Puffin Pool parking chaos

ANGRY disabled people have hit out over parking chaos at a specialist treatment unit in Ross-shire, which they say is costing them their health.


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…


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