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Black Isle bridge works complete

Black Isle bridge works complete

REPAIRS to a listed masonry arch bridge on the Black Isle have been completed on time and within budget.


Ross ranger service making a difference

Ross ranger service making a difference

RANGER services across the country, including in Ross-shire, are make a big difference to the people and nature of Scotland, a new report by Scottish…


Chief probes Ross energy links with US

Chief probes Ross energy links with US

The Chief Executive of Invergordon-based Energy North is travelling to Louisiana this week (October 23-27) to explore joint venture opportunities for…


Alness pensioner praised as beast jailed

Alness pensioner praised as beast jailed

THE courage and dignity of four elderly female victims – including a 94-year-old from Alness – was praised by a judge as their attacker was sentenced…


Sheriff backs police on drink drive case

Sheriff backs police on drink drive case

A SHERIFF has ruled that police were acting within their powers when they stopped an Easter Ross welder after he was seen driving away from licensed premises.


Ross councillor responds to 'wrong' SNP claims

Ross councillor responds to 'wrong' SNP claims

HIGHLAND Council’s budget leader has accused the SNP of "playing truant and dodging responsibility" over the controversial classroom assistants’ posts.


Battling County stay on top

Battling County stay on top

ROSS COUNTY maintained their three-point advantage at the top of Scottish Football League Division One witha scrappy, hard-fought victory away to Morton.…


Stage set for shinty showdown!

Stage set for shinty showdown!

THE stage is set today for an eagerly anticipated showdown - and there's sure to be a distinctive Ross-shire flavour to proceedings!


Alness woman's attacker gets life order

Alness woman's attacker gets life order

A CONVICTED rapist who carried out a series of sickening attacks on four elderly women, including one from Alness, before being snared by his car’s Satnav…


Dog attack accused refuses to appear at Dingwall trial

Dog attack accused refuses to appear at Dingwall trial

A MAN who faces charges in connection with alleged attacks by his German shepherd on dogs and police in Lochcarron refused to leave his cell when his…


Police target metal thieves in national crackdown

Police target metal thieves in national crackdown

NORTHERN Constabulary is joining other forces in a UK-wide campaign targeting metal thieves and unscrupulous scrap dealers.


Ross hospital's £2.6million upgrade bill

Ross hospital's £2.6million upgrade bill

DELEGATES were told this week the town’s Ross Memorial Hospital was "not favourable" to the delivery of modern health care and it would cost £2.6 million…


Community council postal ballots go out

Community council postal ballots go out

This week 26,305 voters in 25 communities across the Highlands will receive a postal ballot paper to vote in their local Community Council elections.


Drugs man jailed after threatening cop

Drugs man jailed after threatening cop

A FORMER Easter Ross man was jailed for six months for threatening to kill a police officer, driving a mini motor cycle while unfit through drink or drugs,…


A9 ton-up hotel owner escapes driving ban

A9 ton-up hotel owner escapes driving ban

AN Easter Ross hotelier escaped a driving ban after being caught speeding on the A9 at 108mph. George Skinner (50) of Rivers Crescent, Balintore admitted…


Ross trunk roads undergo £150,000 repair work

Ross trunk roads undergo £150,000 repair work

REPAIR work costing £150,000 will be carried out on three separate sections of trunk roads in Ross-shire.


Speeding Balintore hotelier escapes ban

Speeding Balintore hotelier escapes ban

AN Easter Ross hotelier escaped a driving ban after being caught speeding on the A9 at 108mph.


Son of Ross piping legend wins clutch of trophies

Son of Ross piping legend wins clutch of trophies

THE son of a late Wester Ross piping legend has swept the boards at the Dunrobin Piping Championships by winning all the competitions in his section.


Man charged with passing fake £20 notes in Ross shops

Man charged with passing fake £20 notes in Ross shops

A MAN is facing 15 charges of using counterfeit £20 at shops across Ross-shire and Sutherland all on the same day. Lee Tuckley (28) of Station Street,…


Ross winners savour food and drink award success

Ross winners savour food and drink award success

TWO Ross-shire winners are savouring their sweet success at the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2011 at the weekend.


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