Gregor White

1 week ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Gregor White

It is a case of giving it another go for the SNP candidate in the upcoming Cromarty Firth by election. Odette Macdonald previously ran in the September 2024 by-election in the same ward, created by the resignations of Molly Nolan and Pauline Munro. Then she was pipped to the post in the 10th round of vote transfer, having received 403 first preference ballots. Now she is hoping it is a case of second time lucky, with the June 11 contest having been sparked by the resignation of Maxine Smith.

1 week ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Gregor White

Boosting benefits of renewablesIt is heartening that the HIE/HIREP report published last week, describing planned renewable developments across Highland, highlighted the huge number of jobs and massive inward investment they will bring. Words such as “unprecedented” and “transformational” indicate the potential benefits that could occur - but only if communities and third party organisations play an active part now.

1 week ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Gregor White

A new road safety campaign has been launched to warn drivers to look out for roe deer on the roads. Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories, with dusk the period of highest risk. Transport newsEnvironment newsNatureScot’s spring road safety campaign got under way on Friday, with Transport Scotland and Traffic Scotland.

1 week ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Gregor White

The Scottish Greens candidate for the upcoming Cromarty Firth council by-election has spoken out against plans for new housing in Invergordon. Anne Thomas - one of nine candidates fighting to win a place on Highland Council following the resignation of Maxine Smith - said she was very concerned about the Major’s Wood development in the Easter Ross town, taking place in an area of woodland.

2 weeks ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Gregor White

Freemasons have made a donation to help boost skills training at Alness Academy. Members of Lodge Averon in the Easter Ross town recently presented the school with a cheque for £150 to go towards its new hairdressing class. Education newsHighland Council newsThe donation was presented by Lodge members Charlie Carrison, James Douglas and Robert Sutherland to staff and pupils recently. A spokesperson for the Lodge said: “The money will be used to buy equipment.