North Star

Snow need to shut Ross road!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

POLICE and roads bosses have come under fire for keeping the main east-west route in Ross-shire shut for two days during last week's snow.

Road users said the closure of the snow gates on the A835 Dingwall to Ullapool road for so long was "taking the mickey" and that Scotland Transerv should have been able to keep the vital route clear.

Expert's look at 'unique' Dingwall

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A LEADING conservation architect will tell Dingwall residents what makes their town unique at a meeting next week.

County spot on in title hunt

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

FORTUNE smiled on Ross County on Saturday as they defeated Raith Rovers 1-0 in Dingwall.

Artists get the chance to go wild

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

AN innovative workshop bringing together wilderness guiding with landscape art will be held in the woods and coast around Cromarty.

James gets a close shave!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A VOLUNTEER for a local charity waved goodbye to his shoulder length hair in a bid to drum up some extra cash for the cause.

Questions to answer over snow closure

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

IT has been the harshest winter for around 30 years and local authorities and public agencies have struggled to keep roads clear and maintain essential services.

It's time to take stock and plan ahead

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WITH weeks of severe weather, birds in the garden were, until the last week or so, comparatively few in numbers and species.

Get in tune with the web

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CALLING all local musicians: the North Star wants you � and your music � on our website.

Enjoy some online reading

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT