Artisans in bid to solve mystery of ancient carvings

Press and Journal – EASTER Ross artisans are taking part in a research project, trying to solve the mysteries of ancient carvings. Fearn sculptor Barry Grove and Tain glass artist Brodie Nairn are working with the National Museum of Scotland and Aberlady Heritage in a project to see if empty eye sockets in historic carvings [...]

Pupils show waste a clean pair of heels

A TAIN primary school does such a good job recycling waste that its binmen noticed how little they were collecting. A check was made and it was discovered that Knockbreck Primary recorded the lowest volume of rubbish per pupil in all the schools in the Highland Council area.

Man accused of striking two-month-old baby

BBC – A man has been accused of shaking an infant and striking her to the danger of her life at Dingwall Sheriff Court. Derren MacLennan, 39, allegedly assaulted the two-month-old baby while she was in his care on 23 February in Tain.

Class A and B drugs siezed in Tain police op

Police have siezed a significant quantity of drugs following an intelligence-led operation in Tain.
The suspected Class A and B drugs are estimated to have a potential street value of £2600.
A Northern Constabulary spokesman said: “We would like to thank the public for their support and would like to highlight this latest operation as an example [...]

ThreeSixFive TrìSiaCòig – A Year in the Highlands and Islands

Tain-based artist Fin Macrae may be half of DUFI, but he also maintains a solo artistic life outwith those graffiti guerillas as a talented photographer. In 2007, Fin ran an ambitious collaborative photography project as part of Scotland’s year-long celebration of Highland culture.  52 people were selected from all over the Highlands & Islands to [...]

Youth Convener tours Highland secondary schools

Highland Youth Convener, Magnus Monahan, has begun his tour of Highland secondary schools to deliver a presentation about Highland Youth Voice, the youth parliament for the area, and his role as Youth Convener.
Magnus said: “I think it’s really important that we raise the profile of Highland Youth Voice and let all young people [...]

Store wars ’spoiler’ attacked

A PROPERTY developer was this week accused of using “blatantly audacious” spoiling tactics in the Tain store wars saga by community leaders unimpressed by an application “entirely without credibility”, reports the Ross-shire Journal

Teenage maths star passes the test

AN Easter Ross teenager with disabilities who is taught by his mum at home has just notched up a remarkable academic achievement, reports the North Star

Asda’s plans for Tain now on show

Asda’s application for a store and petrol filling station on Knockbreck Road is now available to view along with all the supporting documents online and in the Tain Service Point.
The proposals, if approved, would create up to 220 new jobs and deliver a significant investment in the local economy.
The plans were submitted last month to [...]

Man jailed for having drugs which played part in woman’s death

An Easter Ross man has been jailed for two years for having drugs that became part of a fatal cocktail taken by an Inverness hairdresser, reports the BBC

Man critical after Tain assault allegation

Police are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault of a 19-year-old man in Tain last night.
The incident happened at 8pm at Mansefield Estate whereby a man was allegedy assaulted.
He was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment to his injuries. He was thereafter transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where his condition is [...]

Third contender emerges to build supermarket in Tain

A third contender has lodged an application for a supermarket in an Easter Ross town, reports the Press and Journal

New home for 200-year-old Tain school charter

THE original charter document granting permission for a secondary school to be built in Tain was given a new home yesterday, reports the Press and Journal

Motocross track where biker died to stay closed says owner

A Highland motocross track will be closed until further notice following the death of a 39-year-old on Saturday, reports the Press and Journal

Man dies in motocross accident

A man has died following a motorceoss accident at Balnagall Farm in Fendom, near Tain.
The off-road accident happened shortly before 10am this morning (Saturday). Police and emergency services were responded to a call from a member of the public, but were unable to revive the 39-year-old male casualty involved and he died at the scene.
No [...]

Asda claims 99 per cent back Tain store

A SUPERMARKET fighting for a foothold in Easter Ross is claiming a remarkable 99 per cent approval rating from locals, reports the Ross-shire Journal

Asda claims overwhelming Tain support

Supermarket giant Asda claims it has had an overwhelmingly positive response to its plans for a store at Tain, reports the Press and Journal

Pictish throne replica coming to Tain

A throne built to a design used by the ancient Picts has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, and will come north to Tain next year, reports the BBC

Police in raid handed £3,000 drugs at door

Police who raided a Highland man’s home got an unexpected bonus when a courier driver arrived with a package containing more than £3,000 worth of cannabis, reports the Press and Journal here

Tain proves to be a tasty treat

AROUND 500 people attended the Taste of Tain event in the town at the weekend to sample culinary delights and watch cookery demonstrations by professional chefs, reports the North Star here

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