John Ross
The Press & Journal
United Kingdom
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Then and now: Why Afghanistan stirs conflicting emotions for John and Lorna Norgrove
In 1972, Afghanistan was an exotic and largely unknown country to young and carefree honeymooners John and Lorna Norgrove. Then in their early 20s, the → Read More
University offering help as more students turn to foodbanks during cost of living crisis
Growing numbers of students in the Highlands and Islands are turning to foodbanks for help as the cost of living crisis bites. Increases in the cost of → Read More
Migrating young are leaving fewer people to care for vulnerable islanders says report
The loss of younger people from the Outer Hebrides will leave islands short of carers for growing numbers of vulnerable residents. A report has spelled → Read More
Estranged husband of Renee MacRae ‘pleased that justice has been seen to be done’ after William MacDowell convicted of 1976 murders
The former husband of Renee MacRae has welcomed the news that Bill MacDowell has finally been convicted of her murder. → Read More
‘If we have the infrastructure folk will move here’: Housing a key challenge to halt Caithness and Sutherland depopulation
Frances Gunn has seen the roll of Tongue Primary School fall through the generations. → Read More
Highland Wildlife Park at 50: MSPs praise ‘cherished’ park as we celebrate decades of conservation in pictures
Highland MSPs visited the Highland Wildlife Park as part of its 50th anniversary. Here we also look back over the park's life in pictures. → Read More
Vaccine service to return to Nairn after fears patients would need to travel to Inverness
A vaccination clinic will be held in Nairn next week after concerns were raised patients would have to travel to Inverness for booster jags. Politicians → Read More
Katie goes to great lengths – and heights – to complete Munro challenge in memory of her ‘absolute gent’ brother
Eight months ago, Katie Mackay had never climbed a Munro. Now she has bagged 30 and her journey has not stopped. On Saturday she reached the summit of → Read More
Concern over shinty TV coverage as fixtures switch faces opposition
Some of shinty’s showpiece cup finals could be missing from TV screens this year with a move to shift the fixtures from traditional Saturday starts facing opposition. → Read More
Charity boss’s unicycle challenge helps fundraising effort for flood-hit centre
A charity boss has completed the equivalent of a marathon on a unicycle as part of a fundraising effort to support a flood-hit centre. → Read More
MacGregor's to open new pub and music venue in Golspie
An award-winning Inverness pub owned by a well known fiddler is adding another string to its bow by opening a second venue. → Read More
New machine makes a pitch to tackle potholes problem in the Highlands
A new weapon in the seemingly never-ending fight against potholes is being trialled in the Highlands. → Read More
Rare whiskies from ‘lost’ Brora distillery raise more than £160,000 at auction
International bidders have paid out more than £160,000 for rare whiskies from a renowned Highland distillery. → Read More
Dunrobin Castle: 'extraordinary' attic auction raises £732,528
An aristocrat’s treasure trove of heirlooms has been sold for more than £700,000 in an 'extraordinary' marathon auction. → Read More
Historic Carbisdale Castle back on the market after plan to restore as private home ‘put on hold’
A historic Highland castle is back on the market for the second time in five years after plans to turn it into a “world class private residence” stalled. → Read More
Police hunt thieves who stole 75 sheep from Highland farm
Police are investigating the theft of 75 sheep from a Highland farm in what has been branded a “despicable” crime. → Read More
Charity saved by the Duke of Edinburgh scales heights to pay tribute on day of his funeral
A charity has gone to great lengths – and heights – to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, its patron for nearly 70 years. → Read More
River Ness artwork is a safety risk, say anglers
A controversial public art work planned for the banks of the River Ness poses a safety risk for anglers and the public, it is claimed. → Read More
Director amazed at getting negative Covid result – before taking a test
A company director was amazed to be given a rapid all-clear Covid result, before he had even taken a test. → Read More
Marathon runner going to great lengths to help stroke victims
Brother in law to run a marathon for the first time in aid of stroke victim in Inverness and Scottish charity. → Read More