Liam Ross

Chief Reporter for @MFRNews, @northsoundnews & @RadioTayNews | Got a story? [email protected] | All views my own

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EXCLUSIVE: Widow of Elgin bus driver fears teen killer will 'come after her'

https://t.co/vlTFrURfMg

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Still awaiting the final results of the 2026 Scottish election, as the Highlands & Islands regional list is yet to declare.

Independent candidate Duncan Macpherson’s wife Mary and good friend Janice were well prepared for the long wait, bringing sun loungers!

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EXCLUSIVE: Susan Rollinson said she is “really annoyed” and “heartbroken” following the comments made earlier this week.

Tonight, Mr Fairlie said his words were "not intended to upset" Mrs Rollinson.

- https://t.co/0dEgGPFw0p

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An Elgin bus driver’s widow is demanding an apology from a Scottish Government minister as he refused to say whether her husband’s teen killer will have his free bus pass removed.

Jim Fairlie said questioning around the bus pass of Keith Rollinson’s killer was “inappropriate”

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@joshtaylorradio @MFRNews @IRNAwards Thanks Joshua!

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Absolutely delighted to see @MFRNews nominated for three @IRNAwards this year.

News Team of the Year (under 1.5m TSA), Best News Special and a Regional Reporter of the Year nomination for myself.

Congratulations to all my colleagues nominated on #WorldRadioDay!

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✨ NEWS TEAM OF THE YEAR (hubs or stations under 1.5 million TSA) | #RadioNewsAwards

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@peter_mackay_ @MFRNews @IRNAwards Thanks Peter!

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@dabach67 @MFRNews @IRNAwards Cheers Dave!

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▶️ @JohnSwinney has condemned the illegal release of two lynx in woods near Kingussie, which are now being checked over by experts.

@96liam_ross has more on how they were safely captured and how the large cats could’ve been seriously harmed.

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In a statement, NHS Highland said they regularly meet with local women to “support taking women’s health services forward.”

They also said they’re looking at developing some specialist gynaecology nursing roles for Caithness to add resilience to the service.

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📻 This week on @MFRNews, we’ve been focusing on women’s health in the Far North.

This will be the eighth winter since the Caithness General maternity unit was downgraded.

Several women have shared their experiences in the hope it will bring change for the area.

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Kirsteen Campbell feels the lack of women’s health services is a breach of human rights.

The campaigner told us what the service was like before the unit was downgraded and hopes a report, due out shortly, will bring change.

https://t.co/wTC8fGhSqv

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The First Minister says other unexpected “strategic projects” which “had to be funded” contributed to the delay in dualling the A9 between Inverness and Perth.

Speaking to @96liam_ross in Elgin, @JohnSwinney gave his response to a new report on the project.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Anger' as family left in limbo over forever home after housebuilder collapses.

https://t.co/gxOVjKu0Ck

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BREAKING: The Lord Advocate has instructed a complete reinvestigation of the murder of Alistair Wilson in Nairn.

The Banker was shot on the doorstep of his home in Nairn on November 28th 2004.

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Alan Savage is telling @MFRNews Caley Thistle could’ve gone into administration this week if he hadn’t stepped in.

He also says the club “can get through this” and has urged fans to get behind the team.

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NEW: ICT’s former chair Alan Savage says the club could’ve gone into administration this week if he hadn’t stepped in.

Savage has been brought in to try and lead Caley Thistle onto new investment.

🔊Hear more this afternoon - https://t.co/XocvnYnSyE

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I’ve been talking to some of those at Bella going all out with their festival outfits!

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🎥 The biggest music event in the Highlands draws to a close later this evening.

🎤 @96liam_ross is at @BelladrumFest, speaking to some of those who are celebrating the festival’s 20th anniversary in some impressive outfits.

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▶️ Day 2 of Belladrum is well underway with acts such as Niteworks, Jake Bugg, Ocean Colour Scene and James Arthur performing in front thousands tonight.

@96liam_ross has been having a look at Bella’s non music activities and hearing from excited festival goers.

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🎵 I’ve been catching up with some of those at day 1 of Bella!

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So @BelladrumFest gets going for 2024 with @96liam_ross roaming around the revellers to get a flavour of what to expect from the festival ⛺️ 🎶