LOCAL NEWS JULY 31 2023

Police launch appeal after serious assault at Belladrum Festival

Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was seriously assaulted at the Belladrum music festival.

The incident happened in the red campsite around 2.30am on Sunday, 30 July.

The man, aged 18, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.

In statement released this afternoon, Police Scotland said that officer in Inverness are working to identify a man, who was in the company of three children at the time, as part of the ongoing investigation.

He is described as being white, aged between 30 and 40-years-old with dark hair and dark stubble. He was around 5ft 6in or 5ft 7in tall, of medium build and may have been wearing a blue t-shirt.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting 0732 of 30 July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Man charged following A890 traffic offence

A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a road traffic offence on the A890 at Auchtertyre.

The two-vehicle crash on the A890 near Auchtertyre on Sunday.

Two people were taken to hospital for treatment following the crash which involved a van and a car at around 2.30pm on Sunday.

The A890 road was closed for several hours following the crash.

The man, who was arrested and charged, following the incident, will appear at Inverness Sheriff Court at a later date.

Community events to be held as part of Struan action plan

The Struan Community Council will host three public events next week as part of its 10-year action plan for the area.

The local body is holding three community conversation sessions across Friday 11th August and Saturday 12th August focussing on different areas of concern for the community which will be use to plan initiatives and actions the community wants to achieve over the next decade.

The first session, which will focus on the matter of a community hub, will be held on Friday from 7pm to 9pm, while there be two sessions on Saturday one on housing from 10 to 12pm, and one centring on community life, broadband and work which will take place between 1pm and 3pm.

All session three session will take place at Struan Primary School.

Skye skateboard session set for Portree Red Pitch

Portree Active Schools are hosting a skateboard activity session this Friday in the Skye capital.

The session is the final schools out session and is open to anyone aged 8 to 16 who want learn how to skateboard or get tip on improving their skills.

The session will take place on Friday 4th August from 1pm and 2.30pm at the Red Pitch situated near the Portree Community Centre.

Skateboards are provided but you must bring your own helmet.

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