Highland road closed for 10 hours after tanker crashes through wall
A Highland road was closed for several hours yesterday after a fuel tanker crashed through a wall.
Ross-shire
Ross-shire village not disheartened after losing battle for green space
Residents of a Ross-shire village say they have lost the first battle but not the war in the fight to save their valued green space from development.
Support for domestic violence survivors
The Scottish Government's equality minister visited a rural Women's Aid project on Skye yesterday, to hear of the valuable work done to support women and children on the island.
New area commander for police force in Highlands
Police Scotland have appointed Chief Inspector Jamie Wilson as the new area commander for the North Highland region.
Scottish voluntary groups recognised with Queen’s Award
Voluntary groups across the north and north-east are celebrating after being given the highest award possible from the Queen.
Man jailed for sexually assaulting woman, 87
A window cleaner who also offered his clients a mobile massage service was jailed for three years after being convicted of the “gross abuse” of an 87-year-old woman with dementia.
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.
Councillor support for new trust set up to take over Invergordon Town Hall
Ross and Cromarty councillors yesterday welcomed the formation of a new development trust to take the lead on securing the future of Invergordon Town Hall.
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.
Pensioner dies following crash in Ross-shire whilst passenger remains in hospital
An 86-year-old woman has died after being involved in a crash near Conon Bridge.
‘Inexcusable’ theft of charity tins from two Ross-shire shops
Charity collection tins have been stolen from two shops in Ross-shire.
Man who abused disabled ex-wife gets absolute discharge
A 73-year-old Ross-shire man who admitted being abusive to his ex-wife has been given an absolute discharge.
Police warning after anti-social behaviour escalates in Ross-shire villages
Three Ross-shire communities have complained of a rise in anti-social behaviour by young people, prompting local police to issue strong warnings.
Prizes evenly spread at ‘best Bonanza yet’
Honours were evenly spread out at the 20th Black Beauty Bonanza which attracted an outstanding entry of more than 100 Aberdeen-Angus calves and yearlings from 30 herds from Clackmannan to Ross-shire.
Highland castle used during the Jacobite Rising secures £2million restoration project
A historic Highland castle heavily involved in the 1745 Jacobite Rising which has been the Seat of Clan Mackenzie for over 500 years is undergoing a £2million restoration and refurbishment.
Artwork of late Ross-shire artist to go on display in Eden Court
An exhibition celebrating the surrealist art of a Ross-shire painter went on display in Inverness this weekend.
Rabbit found dead in illegally set snare in Ross-shire
Ross-shire police are appealing after an illegally set snare was discovered in the Muir of Ord area yesterday.
Police issue fraud warning after spate of scam calls reported in the Highlands
Police are issuing a warning against phone fraud after a series of scam calls were reported in Ross-shire.
Highland police launch investigation into pharmacy theft
Police in Ross-shire are appealing for information following a break-in at a pharmacy in Alness.
Teenager charged in connection with alleged assault at Tain Links
Ross-shire police have confirmed that a youth has been charged in connection with an alleged assault at Tain Links on Saturday.
Theft of metal sparks police appeal
Police in Ross-shire are appealing for information after copper piping was stolen from a van in a local village.
Ross-shire police search for stolen pick-up truck
Police in Ross-shire are appealing for information after a pick-up truck was stolen in Ullapool.
Ullapool arts centre wins funding to help dementia sufferers
An Ullapool visual arts centre has been awarded a year’s funding for a project to make the village a “dementia friendly community.”
Ullapool High School students commemorate the fallen
Ullapool High School has been awarded £15,000 to fund a project commemorating the fallen Lochbroom soldiers of the First World War.
Neighbourhood befriending service launched in Inverness
Highland Hospice has launched a befriending service for people in Inverness.
Twelve rare breed sheep killed in Highland worrying incident
Police in Ross-shire are appealing for information after a number of sheep were killed on farmland near Ardgay.
Theft of ornamental garden furniture in Ross-shire sparks police appeal
Ross-shire police are appealing for information following the theft of three distinctive ornamental pieces of garden furniture.
Heating oil security reminder following theft in North Kessock
Police in Ross-shire are appealing for information following the theft of heating fuel from a house in North Kessock.
Ross-shire village population could double with 310 homes in planning pipeline
The population of a Ross-shire village could potentially double in the coming years - with 310 new homes poised for construction on surrounding farmland.
Appeal launched after theft of lead from Highlands former school building
Police in Ross-shire are appealing for information regarding the theft of lead flashings from the former Newhall primary school building in the Balblair area of the Black Isle.
Man reported in connection with a series of crimes across the Highlands
Police Scotland have confirmed that a man has been reported in connection with a series of crimes of dishonesty in the Highlands last year.
Ross-shire sex predator who targeted children more than three decades ago jailed for eight years
A sex predator who targeted children more than three decades ago was jailed for eight years yesterday after claiming his victims were liars.