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JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: 'No more excuses. No more delays. Get the A9 dualled'

He says 'the promised autumn update on a new timescale has been missed – as if we’re not already used enough to missed SNP A9 deadlines.'


Kiltearn among contested community councils announced, while 30 remain in abeyance

Kiltearn among contested community councils announced, while 30 remain in abeyance

Kiltearn among contested community councils announced, while 30 remain in abeyance

30 community councils failed to attract the necessary members.


Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

Fergus Ewing turns up the heat on dualling – 'will they show that they care for the Highlands?'

He wants MSPs to secure guarantees but he asks: 'Will they at long last devote real money for the Highlands as opposed to the central belt?'


FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

In the spirit of awareness, it is crucial to recognize the signs, says our columnist as awareness month begins.


'Does nobody care?' Highland Council admits a new St Clement’s will take at least another 8 years

'Does nobody care?' Highland Council admits a new St Clement’s will take at least another 8 years

'Does nobody care?' Highland Council admits a new St Clement’s will take at least another 8 years

At that rate one parent says ‘some pyramids were built quicker’ as the campaign for a new school will be nearly 30 years old.


RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

RHODA GRANT: We can only battle depopulation if there is suitable infrastructure

She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Protect us from unnecessary industrialisation in countryside 'because we're worth it'

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Protect us from unnecessary industrialisation in countryside 'because we're worth it'

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Protect us from unnecessary industrialisation in countryside 'because we're worth it'

Letters to the editor appear in the Ross-shire Journal every week. It's your chance to share your views.


Devastating impact of Easter Ross closure flagged to First Minister

Devastating impact of Easter Ross closure flagged to First Minister

Devastating impact of Easter Ross closure flagged to First Minister

'BT should be leading the way for flexible working and they should be trying their hardest to keep their skilled and loyal workforce'.


Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr says the routes are popular with tourists 'so there will be a further impact on our hospitality businesses.'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

He says 'no other employer I know would have accepted his excuses and borne his costs, especially as his current salary is close to £120,000.'


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