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Key info on Highland bin collections over festive period
Dec 18, 2024 · Highland Council has just released information on recycling arrangements for Highland residents over the festive period. As preparations are underway for the festive season, the Highland Council would like to encourage the public to do their bit for the environment and try to consume responsibly to help reduce the extra waste that is created at this time of year.
Death Notices - RossShire Journal
WATT (Strathpeffer). Calmly, comfortably and peacefully, at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, with her family by her side, on Friday, 3rd January, 2025, Elsie Margaret "Elma" Macpherson, Burnhill, Strathpeffer. Beloved wife of the late Jock, loving mother of Stuart, Steven, Eilidh and Niall and a …
Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard …
Nov 25, 2024 · A ROSS-SHIRE bus driver who safely delivered passengers to Ullapool from Inverness in “blizzard” conditions has been hailed by his employer and grateful customers. Ross Groves was given a shout out from Scottish Citylink for going above and beyond on his 961 route linking Ullapool with the ...
Call to protect thousands of households ahead of energy meter …
4 days ago · Alasdair Allan has written to the UK Government about the issue (Jane Barlow/PA) “If RTS equipment isn’t replaced by the switch-off date, not only could households, businesses, and public sector organisations be limited to a more expensive single-rate tariff, they may also no longer be able to rely on their heating and hot water switching on …
A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich
Dec 31, 2024 · Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned. The busy road is blocked in both directions at Tomich - a known trouble spot for flooding. Confirming the road’s closure, Traffic Scotland said: “The A9 at Tomich is closed in both directions due to flooding. Road ...
Conon Bridge man faces attempted murder charge over Alness …
Dec 17, 2024 · A 22-year-old Conon Bridge man appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court on a charge of the attempted murder of a man in the Morrison's Daily store in Coulhill Road, Alness on December 15 this year. Anthony Brogan is accused of, while acting with others meantime unknown, to have struck the man ...
Invergordon probe on museum flit vision seeks feedback from …
Nov 18, 2024 · A VISION to bring a visitor attraction into the heart of an Easter Ross town is seeking community feedback ahead of a looming deadline for action. A bid to relocate Invergordon Museum into the heart of the town has been flagged with the potential availability of suitable premises. The town boasts a ...
Inverness and Ross-shire pictures of the year 2024 - Part 4
Jan 1, 2025 · An event in Inverness highlighted the numbers of healthcare workers killed in Gaza. Picture: James Mackenzie. Showcasing the variety of goings on across Inverness, Nairn and the Ross-shire areas over the past 12 months they are a real time capsule of experiences.
‘Thanks for all the hard work’ Highland economy chief says to …
4 days ago · Following the recent Met Office weather warnings for the Highlands of snow, sleet and low temperatures which have caused challenging conditions, Councillor Gowans said: “I would like to thank all the Highland Council roads crews across the area for their continuous efforts to help keep the region moving as much as possible.”