Nurses to deliver flu jabs in two Easter Ross towns as part of vaccination pilot
NHS Highland is trialling new ways of delivering flu vaccinations, starting with a pilot scheme in Alness and Invergordon next week.
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Inverness prepares to welcome six refugee families
Inverness will welcome six Syrian refugee families who will be re-homed in the city in the coming months.
Missing Highland man traced safe and well
A Highland man has been traced safe and well following an appeal to the public. Steven Campbell was reported missing on August 31. Police have confirmed he has been traced safe and well and thanked the public for their assistance.
Highland schools forced to close following burst water pipes
Schools in Alness have been forced to close today due to burst water pipes.
Alness hopes to raise the prize for second year
Alness's High Street has been shortlisted as one of the best in the UK - and is in with a chance of the top prize.
Can you help police trace these missing people?
Police have issued an appeal for information following the disappearance of numerous people during the weekend.
Obsessed Highland stalker followed Aberdeen mum for months
A serial stalker from the Highlands became obsessed with an Aberdeen woman he met on a date and terrorised her for months.
Pair to appear in court after alleged disturbance at Highland play park
Two men have been charged in connection with an alleged disturbance at a north play park.
Missing Highland man James Wallace traced safe and well
A man who went missing from his home in Alness has been traced safe and well.
Man killed and another injured after multi-vehicle collision on A9
A 63-year-old man has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A9.
Youngsters get insight into construction with tour of distillery revamp
North youngsters gained an insight into the world of construction when they toured a historic farm building which is being brought back to life as a distillery.
One motorist in hospital following four-vehicle crash on A9
A motorist was taken to hospital yesterday following a four-vehicle collision on the A9.
Police appeal to Alness residents to trace ‘injured’ teenager
Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing a reportedly injured teenager.
Armed intruder jailed after terrifying three people in an Alness home
A Glasgow man was one of two masked raiders who stormed into an Alness house to confront three terrified people in their living room.
Drunk woman detained after challenging people to fight in Inverness city centre
A 25-year-old Easter Ross woman created a disturbance in Inverness while she was living in the city.
Man taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash on A9 near Alness
A man has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the A9 near Alness.
VIDEO: Don’t miss the chance to explore one of Scotland’s most beautiful estates
Until fairly recently I had been unaware of the Novar Estate which sits on the outskirts of Alness in Easter Ross.
Shirlie Project plunges into liquidation leaving ‘huge hole’ in service provision across Highlands
A north charity that has helped thousands of people in to work over the past 25 years has been forced to suddenly close its doors, resulting in 17 job losses and a “huge hole” in service provision.
The brave Highland tot who needs a blood transfusion every week to stay alive
Little Adeline Davidson is an “energetic ball of fun” - but the brave two-year-old needs a blood transfusion every week just to stay alive.
Family of former teacher killed in A9 crash say he will be ‘sorely missed by a great many people’
The family of a former teacher who died after a Highland crash have paid tribute to the "much loved husband, father and grandfather".
Tributes paid to former Alness Academy teacher killed in A9 horror crash
A married dad and "respected" retired teacher was tragically killed in a horror A9 crash involving a lorry yesterday.
Double delight: Buy one Highland property, get a modern cottage for free
We’re used to big stores offering buy one, get one free deals, but it’s not often you find a similar-style deal available on a property.
If you see a Renault Clio with this number plate – SW02 DCE – call the police
Police in Easter Ross are appealing for information following the theft of a car in Alness.
Neighbours ‘frantically’ banged on doors to awaken two Alness pensioners as flames spread along the roof of their houses
Two pensioners fled from their homes after a fire broke out in the night.
One person taken to hospital after house fire in the Highlands
One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Alness.
Wealthy farmer avoids jail after killing a retired shopkeeper in ‘catastrophic’ A9 crash
A wealthy sheepfarmer killed a retired Alness shopkeeper in a “catastrophic” horror crash on the A9 when he didn’t react quickly enough to her slowing down.
Motorbike enthusiasts from across Scotland gather to pay respects to Highland biker who died suddenly
The funeral of a motorbike enthusiast took place with outriders coming from across Scotland to help mourn a man they never knew.
A proper biker funeral as daughter pleads for riders to join dad’s farewell
Bikers across the country are to help send off a fanatic Highland motorcyclist who has sadly died.
Housebreaker who stole a cigarette lighter worth £250 jailed for 16 months
A householder was disturbed in the middle of the night when he heard someone in his property.
Delight as contract awarded for replacement Highland school
The contract to build a brand new secondary school for Alness Academy has been awarded and the project is under way.
Police appeal after diesel stolen from vehicle parked at an industrial estate in Alness
Police in Alness are appealing for information following the theft of diesel from a vehicle parked at an industrial estate in the town.
Targeted police patrols deployed to prevent shoplifting across the Highlands this Christmas
Police will be carrying out targeted patrols in the north during the festive period to deter shoplifting.