Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 through our front pages: June
A Dingwall businessman spoke of his fears - and demanded action - after his store was targeted by an arsonist who set a fire in a doorway.
Elsewhere we reported on a potentially life-saving initiative in Invergordon which followed a health scare.
And protesters voiced concern about the “industrialisation of the Highlands” amidst controversial plans for a massive investment in new overhead powerlines and associated infrastructure.
June 7
A Dingwall businessman feared his shop premises could have been burned to the ground after someone lit a fire in one of its doorways.
Robert Macleod of Poster World wanted action, including more functioning CCTV in the High Street.
Easter Ross Musical Theatre meanwhile left a song in the heart of RNLI Invergordon after making a donation following a recent show to mark the lifesavers’ anniversary.
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June 14
An Easter Ross school turned an alarming incident into a force for good when it took delivery of a defibrillator.
The collapse of a pupil support system at South Lodge Primary School revealed a shortfall in availability.
Lifeaid Defibrillators staff Laura and Kim Dryburgh, who both have children at the school, decided to donate one free of charge so it would always be available.
The front page also flagged the impending return of Alness Gala Day.
June 21
Dingwall was to be at the centre of ambitious investment plans aimed at boosting investment in roads, schools and other facilities.
The Highland Council proposals would be revealed in masterplans which would also contain plans for so-called points of delivery (PODs) that, in theory, will reduce overall costs and allow the rationalisation of a number of public services.
June 28
Placard waving protesters concerned about the “industrialisation” of the Highlands greeted councillors. The concern about more renewables investment came amidst plans by SSE to dramatically upgrade the power transmission network.
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