Ross-shire Journal
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News and sport as it happens from Ross-shire’s best-selling weekly newspaper. Since 1878.
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One person in hospital following crash involving car and pedestrian
One person was taken to hospital after a collision involving a car and pedestrian on a major Inverness road.
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Dingwall native prepares to tackle London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after ‘inspirational’ Dad’s battle with blood cancer
Preparing to return to the marathon circuit, Lewis Smith has now made it his mission to support Leukaemia UK.
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Crash involving pedestrian closes Inverness road
Emergency services are in attendance after a crash involving a car and pedestrian in Inverness on Monday morning.
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8 months ago
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'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands
Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.
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8 months ago
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Monster visitors headed for Easter Ross
The Port of Cromarty Firth has taken a look back at the 2024 cruise liner season - and published a list of what’s expected from April onwards.
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8 months ago
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Ross County condemn ‘reprehensible’ fan conduct
A small group of Staggies supporters caused trouble during their Scottish Cup tie against Livingston.
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8 months ago
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Ross County condemn ‘reprehensible’ fan conduct
A small group of Staggies supporters caused trouble during their Scottish Cup tie against Livingston.
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8 months ago
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Black Isle designer gives Traitors US star a tartan glow-up with a twist
The US version of the Ardross Castle filmed reality TV show returns to our screens this week and it promises to be an eye-popping rollercoaster.
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8 months ago
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World’s eyes are on Washington - is it worth considering for a holiday?
Washington, D.C. is in the world spotlight today. A visit to the U.S. capital proves there’s an awful lot more to the city than politics.
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8 months ago
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Wester Ross primary school may be permanently closed
The Highland Council have published a consultative paper proposing for Kinlochewe Primary, which was mothballed in the summer of 2022.
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8 months ago
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Casualty taken to hospital after fall on iconic Ross-shire peak
The fall triggered a full team callout.
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8 months ago
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How have Ross County not won a Scottish Cup match in six years?
Ross County have not won in the Scottish Cup since 2019.
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8 months ago
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Lifelong RNLI friends reveal why they declined a Buckingham Palace invite
Ena Smith and Sheila Paterson, both aged 82, are Black Isle natives who have been good friends ever since their school days.
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8 months ago
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Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency
The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.
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8 months ago
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Former Ross County manager Jimmy Calderwood dies at age of 69
He was in charge of the Staggies in 2011.
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Former Ross County manager Jimmy Calderwood dies at age of 69
He was in charge of the Staggies in 2011.
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Can creative thinking save mothball-threatened Ross-shire school?
A drop in the pupil roll means the imminent prospect of mothballing - but there are hopes of a creative solution to the issues facing Strathconon.
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8 months ago
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Tain man threatened to dig up ex-partner’s dead dog
A 48-year-old Tain man threatened to dig up the body of his ex-partner's dead dog and take photographs of it, Inverness Sheriff Court was told.
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What did Don Cowie say as Ross County go out of Scottish Cup?
Manager gives views after loss.
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Ross County’s wait to win in Scottish Cup now six years after late goal
Ross County are out of the Scottish Cup
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8 months ago
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Donor driver ‘can’t think of anything I don’t like about the job’
Most of the people you’ll see in a blood donation session are actually donor carers rather than nurses. But what does that mean? And what do they do?
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Mental health support charity Mikeysline prepares to mark with 10-year anniversary with ‘10-for-10’ challenge
Mikeysline, first established in 2015, has been offering confidential and non-judgmental support for almost a decade.
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Toddlers set to make a return to Black Isle care home
The care home has been part of a series of innovative projects that have brought it closer to the community.
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8 months ago
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Ullapool WWI medal find sparks family hunt
Tain-born Hector Graham Urquhart was an apprentice ironmonger in Dingwall before becoming a gunner with the 4th Highland Mountain Brigade, RGA.
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New Ross County attacker stronger for overcoming serious injuries
As a 16-year-old the forward was bed-ridden for three months after needing surgery on both knees at the same time.
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8 months ago
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10,000 reasons Archie Foundation grateful for Strathpuffer pedal power
“Most of us placed it squarely in the 'type 2' fun category! However, looking back, it was an incredibly rewarding experience.”
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8 months ago
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TRIBUTES: Master mariner who brought first lifesaving RNLI station to Inner Moray Firth is remembered
A master mariner who became hugely influential in moves to create a first Inner Moray Firth lifeboat station will be laid to rest in Inverness.
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8 months ago
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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full Highland human rights debate
The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.
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8 months ago
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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant secures SNP pledge for full debate Highland human rights
The Scottish Human Rights Commission found ‘not a single human right’ is met in the region ‘under international law’.
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8 months ago
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Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?
Two major restaurant or retail chains could be coming to North Kessock as part of a new EV charging park.
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8 months ago
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Surprise visitor delights Dingwall music group’s 2025 curtain-raiser
A surprise visitor and a teenager’s star turn warmed hearts on an icy evening in Dingwall.
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8 months ago
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WATCH: ‘What if another infant’s life is lost?’- MSP urges Health Secretary to bring vaccination services back to Highland GPs
Action must be taken soon to bring back vaccinations into GP practices, a Highland MSP said during a Holyrood debate on rural health last night.
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Black Isle author scoops prestigious Scottish Book Trust award
Seaonaidh Charity is a secondary school teacher who works in Inverness. He is originally from Lochbroom but now lives on the Black Isle.
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8 months ago
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Dingwall man jailed for 12 months after run-in with cops and ex-partner
The court heard: "He ran towards her, grabbed her and punched her repeatedly on the head, seized her hair and indicated he would stab her.”
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Track ‘defect’ alert wipes out Inverness to Aberdeen train services
Early morning train services between Inverness and Aberdeen have been cancelled.
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8 months ago
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‘Failure to respond’ sees EE Alness application refused by council
The application from WHP Telecoms on behalf of EE, proposed the erection of a lattice tower, ancillary development and installation of a wind turbine.
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8 months ago
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UPDATE: A9 north of Inverness clear with ‘slow-moving’ traffic after accident reports
The A9 just north of Inverness is understood to be clear with traffic moving in both directions after earlier reports of an accident.
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Cowie ready for different kind of Livingston clash
While the two sides are no strangers to high-stakes matches, both teams have reason to be confident going into this weekend.
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BREAKING: Reports of crash on the A9 just north of Inverness
Emergency services are at the scene of an accident on A9 just north of the A9.
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Holyrood debate hears SNP credibility on the line amid fresh A9 dualling delay concerns
Fergus Ewing warns ‘never make the same mistake twice when you can make it five or six times and be sure’.
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Alness man accused of causing woman’s death on A9
An Easter Ross man has been accused of causing the death of a woman on the A9 while under the influence of cocaine.
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8 months ago
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Pizzeria plan at derelict supermarket given green light
A long-vacant supermarket site in Ullapool looks set for a future as an “artisanal pizzeria” after the plans were given the greenlight.
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Could the Book of Kells originate from Portmahomack?
The Book of Kells contains the four gospels of the New Testament — and scholars are now rethinking the manuscript’s origin.
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Forecast for rough seas sparks CalMac ferry cancellations
Rough seas have sparked the cancellation of some ferry sailings between Ullapool and Stornoway.
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Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines
The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.
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American defender from English Championship club arrives on loan at Ross County
Second new addition at Ross County on Thursday.
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36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled
Plans for a major 238MW wind farm with up to 36 turbines on the hills west of Beauly will go out to public consultation this month.
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‘What would happen if we had another pandemic tomorrow?’ - Concerns over impact of new vaccine delivery scheme on Highland patients raised at Covid Inquiry in London
A former NHS Highland board member called for the Scottish Government to ‘actually listen’ to concerns over the new vaccine delivery system.
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Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant
Fire safety calls have been made by a worried community amid plans for a 200MW battery storage power plant nearby.
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Welsh youth international signs for Ross County on loan
Don Cowie has added a new defender to his ranks, taking up the last loan spot in Ross County’s squad.
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8 months ago
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