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Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.


Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

Douglas Ross says that Humza Yousaf ‘knows he’s finished’

The Conservative and Labour leaders are spearheading efforts to topple the First Minister who vowed to ‘fight on’.


Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

Angela MacDonald has dedicated 18 years of service to the parklands-run care home in Muir of Ord, and celebrated her final day before retirement.


Dingwall band revved up for Grand Prix superyacht gig

Dingwall band revved up for Grand Prix superyacht gig

A Dingwall woman who was too shy to sing outside of her own kitchen a year ago will next month perform aboard a superyacht at the Monaco Grand Prix.


Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Local MSPs are mostly welcoming Humza Yousaf’s decision to ditch the SNP-Green Scottish Government partnership as a positive for the Highlands.


Dingwall firm bids fond farewell to employee after 43 years

Dingwall firm bids fond farewell to employee after 43 years

A long-established Dingwall business has bade a fond farewell to a member of staff who has worked with four generations of the family firm.


“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

Fortrose public toilets vandalism triggers a call for witnesses to come forward, as “somebody must know who did it”.


Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

Highland MSP’s ‘disappointment’ at ‘valued’ acting head’s departure from Easter Ross school

Steps must be taken to “maintain consistency” for pupils at an Easter Ross primary school, a Highland MSP has said.


‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

‘Progress’ being made at Easter Ross school following calls for improvements, say inspectors

"Important progress" has been made at an Easter Ross school since education inspectors flagged up areas for improvement earlier this year.


Cowie looking to attack split fixtures

Cowie looking to attack split fixtures

Don Cowie wants to see Ross County go on the front foot to secure their Premiership status for next season, starting at Livingston on Saturday.


First cup win for Dingwall Academy girls

First cup win for Dingwall Academy girls

Dingwall Academy’s under-18 girls have lifted the North of Scotland Cup for the first time in the school’s history.


Dingwall Academy celebrate winning North of Scotland Schools Cup

Dingwall Academy celebrate winning North of Scotland Schools Cup

Dingwall beat Kirkwall in the final.


One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.


Manager confirms he is standing down in charge of North Caledonian League club

Manager confirms he is standing down in charge of North Caledonian League club

Tain football club looking for a new manager.


Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose’s Post Office branch, in Green Tree Gift Shop, is set to close on May 29 at 5pm.


Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

Highland MSP launches vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf as SNP-Greens coalition implodes

Pressure was mounting on the First Minister to ditch his coalition partners from backbench MSPs like Fergus Ewing and Kate Forbes.


The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 (HIFAD) has launched for entries.


John O’Groats Trail bridge fundraiser hits £5k target

John O’Groats Trail bridge fundraiser hits £5k target

More than £5000 has been raised towards a new bridge on the John O’Groats Trail after a mystery donor pledged to match funds donated by the public.


UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

UPDATE: Repairs complete following major water outage on Black Isle

Water supplies in several Black Isle communities were returning to normal on Thursday morning after a large interruption to supplies on Wednesday.


Hundreds of homes without power in and near Alness following electrical fault

Hundreds of homes without power in and near Alness following electrical fault

Hundreds of people living in and near Alness were without electricity this morning following a power cut.


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