
Hector Mackenzie
Editor at Ross-shire Journal
Citizen of the world. Word wrangler for Highland News and Media. [email protected]
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ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie
SCOTTISH Water is set to review plans for the three-month closure of a key section of road in Ross-shire following a public outcry and community meeting set up to discuss the issue. Locals have been voicing “extreme concern” over plans for a three-month closure of a section of the A862 – a vital artery linking Evanton with Dingwall - to allow for the laying of new water pipeline.
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ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie
A ROSS-SHIRE mountain rescue team amongst a massive emergency services response to a tragic weekend incident has sent “thoughts and prayers” to the family of a woman who died. As previously reported, a 23-year-old woman died after falling into the water at Rogie Falls on Saturday afternoon. Police, who have not released the name of the woman, say there are no suspicious circumstances and that a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
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ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie
THE prospect of an Easter Ross town being left without a swimming pool is unacceptable with the cost of a solution a drop in the ocean compared to what has been wasted by the Scottish Government. So says area MP Jamie Stone who is calling for investment to secure the future of at-risk leisure facilities in his hometown of Tain.
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ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with drug offences in Dingwall. A quantity of cannabis worth £3000 was recovered. READ ALSOMassive cannabis farm found in Ross-shire High Street premisesWoman (23) dies after Ross-shire beauty spot incident The man will appear at Inverness Sheriff Court at a later date. Area Inspector Daniel Jack said: “Drugs cause misery for our communities and we are committed to stamping them out.
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ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie
A DINGWALL woman has been recognised for going the extra mile to make her community better. Stalwart volunteer Lynn Jamieson has been named a recipient of a British Empire Medal in the latest King’s Birthday Honours. The accolade is in recognition of services to the community in Dingwall, having planted the town’s flowers and tended its hanging baskets for over 40 years.
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