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Easter Ross veteran speaks out over Arctic Convoy honour

Easter Ross veteran speaks out over Arctic Convoy honour

AN EASTER Ross Arctic convoy veteran has welcomed a decision by the UK government to finally award he and his comrades a medal in recognition of their…


Alness police appeal as trailer goes missing from business park

Alness police appeal as trailer goes missing from business park

POLICE in Easter Ross have issued an appeal for information following the theft of a trailer.


Police probe East Ross business park theft

Police probe East Ross business park theft

POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a trailer from an Easter Ross business premises.


Adams comfortable with favourites tag as mind games begin

Adams comfortable with favourites tag as mind games begin

DEREK Adams insists he is comfortable carrying the favourites tag into tomorrow’s Highland derby after the verbal sparring kicked off with Terry…


Rise in Highland sex crimes reported

Rise in Highland sex crimes reported

THE huge amount of publicity surrounding disgraced broadcaster Jimmy Savile may have encouraged more people to report sex crimes in the Highlands.


Drunk injured cop who tried to help

Drunk injured cop who tried to help

POLICE found a drunk man lying on a road in Dingwall and saying he wanted to die, the town’s sheriff court heard today (Thursday).


31 Highland jobs to be axed in police reform

31 Highland jobs to be axed in police reform

THIRTY one police civilian workers in the Highlands will lose their jobs by the end of next month when Northern Constabulary is scrapped, it has been…


Kyle knife attack man is jailed for a year

Kyle knife attack man is jailed for a year

A KYLE of Lochalsh man who struck a one-armed man with a knife at a party in Dingwall has been jailed for a year.


Ross teens get hands-on with health

Ross teens get hands-on with health

ROSS-SHIRE teenagers interested in a career in medicine have been getting an insight into future jobs and career paths.


Revamp plans for West Coast harbourside

Revamp plans for West Coast harbourside

A FORMER Loo of the Year, which fell victim to controversial Highland Council cuts last year, could be in line for a community-led revamp – via…


Wake up and smell (and taste) the coffee at Strathpeffer!

Wake up and smell (and taste) the coffee at Strathpeffer!

SOMETHING special is brewing in Strathpeffer this Saturday with a Faitrade showcase throwing the spotlight on great tea, coffee and eats!


Highland SPL rivals hailed ahead of Dingwall derby day

Highland SPL rivals hailed ahead of Dingwall derby day

THE head-turning achievement of the Highlands' two SPL sides has been acknowledged ahead of their eagerly anticipated clash this weekend.


Doubts cast on Ross underage booze sale claims

Doubts cast on Ross underage booze sale claims

A VETERAN Dingwall shopkeeper has admitted he does not know if he sold a 17-year-old customer alcohol which was later drunk by a 12-year-old girl who…


Over-limit Ross hotel manager keeps drinks licence

Over-limit Ross hotel manager keeps drinks licence

A TRAINEE hotel manager - who lost his driving licence after he was over the limit behind the wheel - has avoided forfeiture of his licence to sell drink…


Wife of climber killed in Ben Nevis accident speaks of family loss

Wife of climber killed in Ben Nevis accident speaks of family loss

THE WIFE of a climber who died in a tragic accident on a Highland peak has spoken of her loss and dismissed "speculation" surrounding the incident.


Ross-based clan chief deals major boost to museum revamp

Ross-based clan chief deals major boost to museum revamp

A ROSS-SHIRE clan chief has helped bring an ambitous Highland military museum fundraising campaign a step closer to victory.


Dingwall tips a hat to famous son 'Fighting Mac'

Dingwall tips a hat to famous son 'Fighting Mac'

THE third annual thanksgiving service for a one of Ross-shire’s most famous sons takes place at Dingwall’s Mitchell Hill Cemetery on Saturday.


Ross County battle to third with precious victory over Dons

Ross County battle to third with precious victory over Dons

AN inspired substitution deep in the second half paid handsome dividends for Ross County manager Derek Adams as he watched his side soar to third place…


Bus boost for Kessock Bridge passengers, claims Stagecoach boss

Bus boost for Kessock Bridge passengers, claims Stagecoach boss

ROSS-SHIRE residents looking to beat the Kessock Bridge tailbacks are being urged to take the bus.


Fun in frame as Ullapool lines up dancing delights

Fun in frame as Ullapool lines up dancing delights

DANCE in all its dizzying, delightful forms takes centre stage in Wester Ross next week with the return of a festival successfully piloted last year.


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