Highland hotel seeks go-ahead for staff units
The hotel wants to remove an existing wooden shed and erect staff units.
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Emergency half-way round the world triggers surprise RNLI lifeboat launch
An emergency signal which sparked the launch of the RNLI’s Invergordon lifeboat was later found to have originated all the way from Brazil.
Rebuke for NHS Highland over ‘significant delay’ in assigning patient new psychiatric nurse
A “significant delay” in assigning a new psychiatric nurse to a patient has earned NHS Highland a rebuke from an ombudsman.
‘Small workforce and lack of resources’ is exacerbating potholes, say readers
Ross-shire Journal readers share their thoughts on the news from last week in our Letters to the Editor page.
Uplifing sight on Carn Chuinneag makes for Ross-shire through the Lens stunner
This sight would give you wings if walking on this hill in the Highlands!
Divine gift from Highland ethical trading store celebrating third birthday
It said: ‘Huge thanks also to our loyal customers and visitors for choosing to buy locally and ethically and for supporting a community enterprise.’
Wester Ross flower, craft and produce event marks 25-year anniversary
There’s a special commemorative keepsake for everyone submitting an entry.
Black Isle town sets scene for rowing regatta
It’s an eagerly anticipated event in the Black Isle town.
Highland childcare services in ‘significant’ debt
The discovery was made by an auditor tasked with assessing the financial handing of the council early years childcare serves.
Trailblazing Highland distillery faces ‘serious situation’ amidst concerns for future
Members have been told: ‘If new investment cannot be secured, we may need to consider alternative arrangements for the distillery's future.’
Step back in time with Highland museum smartphone tour
Visitors can overlay historic 100-year-old photographs directly onto today's Cromarty, putting the past right into the streets where it happened.
Highland club hit by embezzler: ‘This whole matter was hugely disappointing’
The club made its remarks after a court hearing for a man who admitted taking monery from it.
Highland school welcomes record Gaelic Medium P1 intake
For some of the pupils at Dingwall Primary, Gaelic will be their third language — and parents love it!
Care homes’ meals scoop prestigious prize
Meallmore, which has six Highland care homes in Inverness, Nairn Easter Ross, scooped a prestigious hospitality award for the quality of its meals.
‘One big rip-off’: More than 60% of renewable rejections overturned by Scottish Government
New data shows that the government overruled Highland Council on the majority of its decisions related to major renewable developments in the region.
Dingwall seniors bag welcome boost from local business
The group gets stuck in to a variety of tidy up work in public spaces around Dingwall.
Dingwall’s Little Staggies praised for ‘loving staff’ but still has areas for improvement
A Dingwall children’s care service has been praised for their “loving” staff in a new inspection report, but still have some areas for improvement.
Call to fill these Highland community councils
Nominations open for people interested in becoming community councillors in several areas of Highlands.
Raigmore Interchange roadworks end date announced
Months of disruptive roadworks on the Raigmore Interchange will finally end next week, it has been confirmed.
Grief Awareness: Care and clarity when you need it the most
Read our special feature on bereavement and dealing with the practicalities of saying goodbye
Musician’s recovery after near-death experience was inspired by beloved Highland author
‘I felt I had found a kindred spirit, a century apart. Reading it was a pivotal moment in my recovery.’
‘Clear red flags’ missed by Highland GP whose patient died from pancreatic cancer
An investigation has revealed that, by the time a diagnosis was made, the patient only had six weeks left to live.
Black Isle youth football club sponsored by local businesses
A Black Isle youth football team has held a fun day to raise money following the announcement of new shirt sponsors.
Ullapool motorhome toilet waste unit a ‘health hazard’ after overflowing
An overflowing Ullapool toilet waste disposal unit has sparked disgust from locals and visitors alike, as the council work to fix the “health hazard”.
Women’s refuge review ‘not’ cost cutting exercise
The statement was made amid claims the review was used to save money.
Tourist tax plans spark special meeting of Highland Council
The special meeting next Tuesday will consider a draft visitor levy proposal for the region.
Delayed start for disruptive Cromarty Bridge roadworks
Resurfacing works on a major Highland bridge will start slightly later than planned, engineers have announced.
Events to help employers plan for the future
Major investment will create new opportunities in the Highlands - but employers will need the right people and skills to make the most of them.