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Dingwall planning knockback appeal lodged 'too soon'

Dingwall planning knockback appeal lodged 'too soon'

A FRUSTRATED company which had been blocked in its controversial bid to turn a Dingwall office block into a guesthouse slapped in an appeal to the Scottish…


Horrifying Easter Ross sex attack man faces 'lengthy' jail term

Horrifying Easter Ross sex attack man faces 'lengthy' jail term

A FORMER Easter Ross man who subjected women to terrifying sex attacks is today behind bars after being found guilty of a series of horrifying offences…


Hostel rumpus man jailed for five months

Hostel rumpus man jailed for five months

A HABITUAL offender who was given a chance to behave himself has been jailed for a further five months after a sheriff heard he was already in prison…


Cooking oil spat ended in prison sentence

Cooking oil spat ended in prison sentence

A FORMER Ross-shire man who caused a rumpus over a missing bottle of cooking oil was jailed for five months today (Tuesday).


Highland hospital ward closed to new admissions as flu strikes

Highland hospital ward closed to new admissions as flu strikes

A WARD in the Highlands' biggest hospital has been closed to new admissions because of a flu outbreak.


Ullapool lines up fortnight of Faitrade events

Ullapool lines up fortnight of Faitrade events

A HOST of Ullapool events promoting a better deal for food producers in developing countries is being planned for Fairtrade Fortnight.


Clearances cannot be forgotten, say land right campaigners

Clearances cannot be forgotten, say land right campaigners

A MAJOR seminar highlighting the parallels between the Highland Clearances and current day "land grabs" in developing countries is to be held next month.


Owner bids to appeal Dingwall guesthouse refusal

Owner bids to appeal Dingwall guesthouse refusal

A COMPANY which was blocked in its controversial bid to turn a Dingwall office block into a guesthouse has appealed to the Scottish Government.


Easter Ross cheese firm lands Aldi contract

Easter Ross cheese firm lands Aldi contract

AN EASTER Ross cheese-maker has secured a fresh slice of business from a national retailer.


Don't clash Mod with referendum plea

Don't clash Mod with referendum plea

A COUNCILLOR has warned the Scottish Government not to stage the historic 2014 independence referendum during the Royal National Mod in the Highlands.


MSP to throw spotlight on Applecross issues

MSP to throw spotlight on Applecross issues

THE residents of a Wester Ross peninsula are to be surveyed on what the top three issues are in their community.


Tribute paid to mum-of-four killed at Snowman Rally

Tribute paid to mum-of-four killed at Snowman Rally

TRIBUTE has been paid to a mother-of-four who was killed on Saturday when she was struck by a car as she watched the Snowman Rally at Glenurquhart Forest,…


Groundbreaking health campaign targets Ross over-50s

Groundbreaking health campaign targets Ross over-50s

ROSS-SHIRE residents are amongst those being targeted by a groundbreaking health campaign aimed at the 50-74 age group.


Abandoned push bike sparks air and sea search

Abandoned push bike sparks air and sea search

A FULL scale rescue was launched in Loch Broom amid fears that a passenger on the Stornoway to Ullapool ferry had fallen overboard.


Teen in court on hotel fire charge

Teen in court on hotel fire charge

A TEENAGER has appeared before a sheriff in connection with a major fire in Dingwall.


Ross-shire teen appears on fire-raising charges

Ross-shire teen appears on fire-raising charges

A ROSS-SHIRE teenager has appeared on petition in connection with a fire at a High Street hotel in the county town.


Police name Snowman Rally victim

Police name Snowman Rally victim

POLICE have named the 50-year-old woman who was killed at the Snowman Rally.


Highland avalanche victims mourned by shocked colleagues

Highland avalanche victims mourned by shocked colleagues

RAF chiefs have spoken of their shock and sadness over the tragic deaths of two officers in a Highland avalanche.


Snowman Rally victim is named as event is abandoned

Snowman Rally victim is named as event is abandoned

A HIGHLAND motorsport rally with strong Ross-shire connections has been abandoned following a tragic accident in which a spectator died.


Ross County bandwagon rolls on as Saints suffer

Ross County bandwagon rolls on as Saints suffer

ROSS County rode their luck to extend a great run which has seen them unbeaten since the turn of the year.


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