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Dingwall’s latest New Start Highland shop opens

2 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

New Start Highland has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a second shop in Dingwall, taking over the former M&Co premises on the High Street. Customers can now shop a wide selection of pre-loved furniture and homeware in the Highland town. The site will also be home to training operations, expanding the employability training New Start Highland offers from its base in Inverness.
Portmahomack 1700s luxury farmhouse hits market for £775,000

2 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

AN 18th century Portmahomack farmhouse has hit the market — for £775,000. The B-listed Tarrel Farmhouse is set in approximately 5.7 acres of land on the Tarbat peninsula, and boasts panoramic views across Sutherland mountains as well as the Dornoch and Moray Firths. Featuring a unique curved exterior, a sauna, a hand-crafted solid oak staircase and original architectural details, Tarrel Farmhouse was renovated in 2000.
Dingwall rallying calls ahead of 800th birthday

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

A GRIM assessment of Ross-shire’s county town following the shock revelation of a cannabis factory on its High Street has prompted a rallying call ahead of its 800th birthday. Gloomy pictures of the royal burgh’s High Street circulated widely after last week’s raid, which resulted in the arrest of two men, prompted a frenzy of negative social media comment with many claiming it had “gone downhill” and some characterising it as “a dump”.
Dingwall man without insurance had knife in car

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Ali Morrison

Police carried out a national computer check on a car officers were travelling behind and discovered the driver did not have a valid policy of insurance. Andrzej Brezman of Cluny Road, Dingwall, was stopped in Station Road on April 20, last year and when police searched his vehicle, discovered a Stanley knife blade in the centre console.
Former Ross County assistant manager Carl Tremarco admits Staggies sack was devastating - with ex-Inverness Caley Thistle skipper open to any new role in football

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Andrew Henderson

Carl Tremarco admits it still feels raw to have been removed from his position as Ross County assistant manager – but believes the Staggies’ promotion hopes could depend on who stays in Dingwall this summer. The 39-year-old stepped up from a role leading the club’s academy to assist Don Cowie when he was first put in interim charge following Derek Adams’ departure from Dingwall, and then appointed permanently. This time last year, he was celebrating a commanding play-off victory over Raith Rovers.
Invergordon Academy pupils triumph in debating competition

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

INVERGORDON Academy pupils have triumphed at a Highland schools debating competition. Pupils from across the region put their debating and public speaking skills to the test last week, at the second annual Highland Debating Competition for Schools. The competition saw Invergordon Academy pupils Shaun Love and Cameron Smith triumph as winners over their fellow finalists from Dingwall Academy, Nairn Academy and Thurso High School in the final of the competition.
Ross County complete signing of former Motherwell midfielder Dean Cornelius as ex-Harrogate Town man moves north to Dingwall

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Andrew Henderson

Ross County have confirmed the signing of midfielder Dean Cornelius on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old returns to Scottish football after two years with Harrogate Town in England’s League Two, having come through the youth set up at Hibernian and making his senior debut with Motherwell. He had made 62 appearances for the Steelmen, scoring twice, before moving south of the border when his contract expired in 2023.
Ullapool’s RuMac make appearance in 28 Years Later film

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

BRITAIN’s Got Talent sensation, RuMac, has revealed that he is making an appearance in the new 28 Years Later film. Ruairidh Maclean from Ullapool, who performs as RuMac, made it to the semi-finals of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent TV competition. Since then, he has gone on to play at multiple events and festivals, including Highland News and Media’s Highland Heroes. But his latest gig has seen him appearing in the highly-anticipated third instalment of the acclaimed 28 Days Later film series.
Tain’s Phone Store to ‘remove’ vape advertising as post office move date confirmed

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Iona MacDonald

THE moving date for Tain’s new post office location has been confirmed. At the end of May, Post Office confirmed that it’s Tain branch would be moving to the Phone Store on 27 Lamington Street after previously operating in the Tain Bothy shop with a temporary postmaster. The current branch will be closing on July 29 at 5pm, with the new branch officially opening on July 30 at 1pm.
Could £30m Inverness Castle become a late night boozer when it opens later this year? Highlife Highland’s bid for a licence will be decided this week

4 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Scott MacLennan

Could Inverness Castle become the latest addition to Inverness nightlife as a late night boozer when it opens later this year? A decision is expected on Highlife Highland’s bid for a licence this week. Highland Council’s at-arms-reach leisure provider has applied for a provisional licence for Inverness Castle, which through a £30 million investment is set to become a top tourist attraction.