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Electric hook-up grants for individuals and community groups flagged

19 July 2020
Electric hook-up grants for individuals and community groups flagged

Electric hook-up grants for individuals and community groups flagged

19 July 2020

PEOPLE looking for help hooking up to the electricity network are being alerted to a grant programme which could help meet 75 per cent of the cost.


Video explains new procedures in place as opticians begin to open up after lockdown

19 July 2020
Video explains new procedures in place as opticians begin to open up after lockdown

Video explains new procedures in place as opticians begin to open up after lockdown

19 July 2020

OPTICIANS in Scotland have collaborated with the charity RNIB Scotland to produce a video explaining what happens next.


Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health of young carers in Scotland 'very concerning'

15 July 2020
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health of young carers in Scotland 'very concerning'

Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health of young carers in Scotland 'very concerning'

15 July 2020

A snapshot of how coronavirus has affected young carers across Scotland has revealed an "extremely concerning" impact on their mental health.


Nigg farmer harvests first crop of honeyberry

12 July 2020
Nigg farmer harvests first crop of honeyberry

Nigg farmer harvests first crop of honeyberry

12 July 2020

A SUPERBERRY being harvested in Easter Ross for the first time this week could lead to the development of a new product .


Police officer bitten by Alness man court hears

08 July 2020
Police officer bitten by Alness man court hears

Police officer bitten by Alness man court hears

08 July 2020

A police officer suffered a broken wrist and another was bitten on her leg when they tried to arrest a man involved in an Easter Ross disturbance.


Ullapool men in court appearance on assault and weapons charges

07 July 2020
Ullapool men in court appearance on assault and weapons charges

Ullapool men in court appearance on assault and weapons charges

07 July 2020

Two Ullapool men appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday on a series of charges.


Coronavirus crisis reveals importance of digital tools for learning in schools

07 July 2020
Coronavirus crisis reveals importance of digital tools for learning in schools

Coronavirus crisis reveals importance of digital tools for learning in schools

07 July 2020

Lesson learned by teachers, pupils and parents during the coronavirus crisis show that use of digital tools is not simply a response to the pandemic.


Local authority reveals plans for return to school in August

03 July 2020
Local authority reveals plans for return to school in August

Local authority reveals plans for return to school in August

03 July 2020

Highland Council is aiming to get all pupils back to school on August 12 - with Plans B and C waiting in the wings.


Blythswood opens its Deephaven and Inverness outlets

01 July 2020
Blythswood opens its Deephaven and Inverness outlets

Blythswood opens its Deephaven and Inverness outlets

01 July 2020

A CHARITY with strong links to Ross-shire has opened two of its key outlets in the Highlands as coronavirus restrictions are eased.


Brora Rangers' Steven Mackay raises £16,000 in charity run

29 June 2020
Brora Rangers' Steven Mackay raises £16,000 in charity run

Brora Rangers' Steven Mackay raises £16,000 in charity run

29 June 2020

Brora Rangers manager Steven Mackay completed an epic 80-mile run for Cash for Kids yesterday.


Birth registration service to reopen next week

25 June 2020
Birth registration service to reopen next week

Birth registration service to reopen next week

25 June 2020

BIRTH registration services run by Highland Council will restart from Monday.


Local authority approves coronavirus recovery plan

25 June 2020
Local authority approves coronavirus recovery plan

Local authority approves coronavirus recovery plan

25 June 2020

Highland Council has approved a Covid-19 recovery action plan with key areas including the economy, digital transformation and reopening of schools.


Farmers and crofters advised to protect expensive agricultural machinery by using tracking devices

21 June 2020
Farmers and crofters advised to protect expensive agricultural machinery by using tracking devices

Farmers and crofters advised to protect expensive agricultural machinery by using tracking devices

21 June 2020

Use of tracking security devices on tractors and quad bikes has helped police recover hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of stolen farm machinery.


UHI women's STEM group looks to expand network of partnership

16 June 2020
UHI women's STEM group looks to expand network of partnership

UHI women's STEM group looks to expand network of partnership

16 June 2020

STUDENTS at the University of the Highlands and Islands are looking for partners to support women interested in STEM careers.


Father and sons pay piping tribute to mark St Valery anniversary

15 June 2020
Father and sons pay piping tribute to mark St Valery anniversary

Father and sons pay piping tribute to mark St Valery anniversary

15 June 2020

RENOWNED pipers in an Easter Ross community paid poignant tribute to Highlanders killed or captured at St Valery in France 80 years ago.


100th birthday surprise for Tain great-grandfather

14 June 2020
100th birthday surprise for Tain great-grandfather

100th birthday surprise for Tain great-grandfather

14 June 2020

A MUCH-LOVED great-grandfather was given a special surprise under extraordinary circumstances as he celebrated his 100th birthday in Tain.


Architectural festival goes online because of Covid-19

14 June 2020
Architectural festival goes online because of Covid-19

Architectural festival goes online because of Covid-19

14 June 2020

AN event offering people a glimpse behind the walls of buildings not always accessible to the public is going digital this year.


Wildlife Park pleas to be able to reopen sooner

12 June 2020
Wildlife Park pleas to be able to reopen sooner

Wildlife Park pleas to be able to reopen sooner

12 June 2020

THE charity behind the popular Highland Wildlife Park has issued a plea to the Scottish Government to be allowed to reopen early.


Sutherland MP Jamie Stone will continue to bang drum on tourism support package

11 June 2020
Sutherland MP Jamie Stone will continue to bang drum on tourism support package

Sutherland MP Jamie Stone will continue to bang drum on tourism support package

11 June 2020

THE announcement that the tourism industry can begin to open for business from July 15 prompted Jamie Stone MP to renew appeals for wider assistance.


Flower power brings cheer to Tain

09 June 2020
Flower power brings cheer to Tain

Flower power brings cheer to Tain

09 June 2020

AN Easter Ross town is being transformed with a welcome blast of colour thanks to the efforts of volunteers behind a community project.


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