Ross-shire Journal

Professor to fly Atlantic to join in waste debate

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A WORLD authority on waste incinerators spoke yesterday of his grave concerns over the �43million scheme proposed in Easter Ross and called for a radical change in the way the issue is handled.

New York-based chemistry professor Dr Paul Connett, who will be jetting across the Atlantic to air his views at a public meeting in Invergordon, pours cold water on claims by the company behind the scheme that it poses no risk to health and says "formidable problems" remain.

Jacko guitar girl's Strath tribute

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Tesco still sets sights on Tain

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MISGIVINGS about the site chosen by Tesco for a supermarket in Tain are set to intensify now that the retailer has confirmed it will appeal to Scottish Ministers against the rejection by Highland Council of its detailed planning application.

Training week success

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

IN excess of 50 sailing enthusiasts were put through their paces at an annual training event in Wester Ross.

Alness end season with a fine win

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Invergordon deserves better

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sir � I am writing with regards to the youth of Invergordon and whether they are being sucked into something that they know nothing about by very well meaning persons who apparently are dipping their toes into international politics.

Time again for "grand tour"!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE Queen did her bit on July 1 to mark the tenth birthday of the Scottish Parliament and now peace reigns in the Chamber � a silence broken only by the murmur of guides showing the visitors round. The Scottish Parliament is in recess.

Memorable show at Kiltearn remembers wartime heroes

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A NEW play, performed by Kiltearn Primary School's P6 and P7, depicting the horrors of World War I and the effect it had on Easter Ross and the Black Isle has received great acclaim.

Get your music on the web with the Journal!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CALLING all local musicians: the Ross-shire Journal wants you � and your music � on our website.

More blogs added - and more welcome

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

Enjoy some online reading

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT