Ross-shire Journal

A9 crash near Invergordon was caused by van driver who was found more than 14 times over the limit of cocaine metabolite

A van driver who caused a major crash on the A9 leaving a woman with serious injuries was 14 times over the limit of a ...
Ross-shire Journal

Two more Highland councillors – Lochaber Lib Dem John Grafton and Caithness independent Willie MacKay – resign over rapist taxi driver's licensing decision

Two more Highland councillors have quit the licensing committee that controversially allowed a convicted rapist to retain his taxi operating license.
Ross-shire Journal

A new era for Gala’s Royal Party as Tain prepares for bumper lineup on Saturday

The traditional Gala Float Parade will kick off proceedings on Saturday with a march through the streets of Tain. The procession always showcases the creativity of local groups, organisations, schools ...
Ross-shire Journal

Black Isle Eilean Dubh care home ‘meet the manager’ anniversary bash in Fortrose

A Black Isle care home is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a community celebration and ‘meet the manager’ invite.
Ross-shire Journal

Rape Crisis Scotland on taxi licence scandal: ‘We want solutions not resignations’

We wanted solutions, not resignations” a charity working to end sexual violence has stated, as the ongoing Highland Council taxi licensing scandal prompted the chairperson’s resignation. On Monday the ...
Ross-shire Journal

Jarad Rowan Band tops Tain Gala music bill this weekend

The Jarad Rowan Band will headline Tain Gala’s Saturday night music line-up as the marquee at The Links hosts a full day of live entertainment tomorrow. Rowan, from the Rhins of Galloway, has become ...
Ross-shire Journal

EXCLUSIVE: Chairman resigns over taxi rapist operator’s licence as Sean Kennedy says the thought of making things worse for the victim ‘haunts’ him

The chairman of the committee at the centre of the scandal surrounding the taxi operator licence for convicted rapist David Brown has resigned from his role. Councillor Sean Kennedy expressed regret ...
Ross-shire Journal

WATCH: Highland Councillor says rapist taxi operator's licence posed ‘no risk to the public’ as Chris Birt explains it won't be valid when David Brown is released

A Highland councillor on the licensing committee said that the taxi operator’s license for convicted rapist David Brown will not be valid when he gets out of prison so there was no risk to the public.
Ross-shire Journal

Ross County take on Inverness Caledonian Thistle in friendly on Saturday

MANAGER Stuart Kettlewell says nobody more than himself understands the rivalry between Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.. Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell. Pictu ...
Ross-shire Journal

Petition and protest over Highland Council decision over rapist taxi driver as pressure mounts on the local authority over David Brown’s taxi operator licence

Highland rapist taxi driver jailed for attack on ‘vulnerable’ teenager • Rapist Highland taxi driver will ‘face consequences of his despicable actions’ — police. B ...
Ross-shire Journal

Skerryvore announce Highland date at Inverness Leisure Centre as late addition to ‘Beautiful Mistakes’ tour of UK and Ireland

Celtic rock sensations Skerryvore have this morning (Friday, July 3) added an Inverness date to their upcoming UK and Ireland ...
Ross-shire Journal

Dingwall Primary and St Clement’s schools rebuild proposals ‘blindside’ councillors

DINGWALL councillors say they have been “blindsided” over controversial £50m plans for two new schools in the county town. The initial indicative artist’s impression of the Dingwall Community POD ...