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Coronavirus death toll again falls in the NHS Highland area and now stands at 107

27 May 2020
Coronavirus death toll again falls in the NHS Highland area and now stands at 107

Coronavirus death toll again falls in the NHS Highland area and now stands at 107

27 May 2020

Each Wednesday the National Records of Scotland issues numbers of cases where Covid-19 has been mentioned on a death certificate.


'I will shout about suicide if I have to'

24 May 2020
'I will shout about suicide if I have to'

'I will shout about suicide if I have to'

24 May 2020

A New Zealand woman whose daughter took her own life praises the work of two Highland groups who are raising awareness of suicides here.


PICTURES: Former Highland eye surgeon paints portraits of NHS staff

21 May 2020
PICTURES: Former Highland eye surgeon paints portraits of NHS staff

PICTURES: Former Highland eye surgeon paints portraits of NHS staff

21 May 2020

A Highland artist has been producing paintings of health workers as part of the Portraits for NHS Heroes initiative.


NHS staff get chance to win a free holiday

17 May 2020
NHS staff get chance to win a free holiday

NHS staff get chance to win a free holiday

17 May 2020

Around 50 accommodation providers across Scotland are offering 60 breaks to frontline NHS workers to thank them for their hard work.


Stereophonics cancel planned Highland gig

15 May 2020
Stereophonics cancel planned Highland gig

Stereophonics cancel planned Highland gig

15 May 2020

Stereophonics' planned summer gig in Inverness is the latest city event to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis.


Rail boss admits travelling to his Highland holiday home

15 May 2020
Rail boss admits travelling to his Highland holiday home

Rail boss admits travelling to his Highland holiday home

15 May 2020

The boss of the Caledonian Sleeper train service had previously denied ignoring lockdown rules when he travelled from London to Inverness.


Temporary coronavirus testing centre now operational

14 May 2020
Temporary coronavirus testing centre now operational

Temporary coronavirus testing centre now operational

14 May 2020

There was a steady stream of visitors to a pop-up Covid-19 testing facility which has been set up in Inverness.


Increased use for High Life Highland's online library resources

14 May 2020
Increased use for High Life Highland's online library resources

Increased use for High Life Highland's online library resources

14 May 2020

Residents are using the facility to help provide extra support for health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 outbreak.


People should avoid massed gathering in Bught park on Saturday

14 May 2020
People should avoid massed gathering in Bught park on Saturday

People should avoid massed gathering in Bught park on Saturday

14 May 2020

It has been advertised on Facebook as a 'Unified Peaceful Mass Gathering' at noon on Saturday and organised by the UK Freedom Movement.


Starbucks is latest business to reopen following temporary closure

14 May 2020
Starbucks is latest business to reopen following temporary closure

Starbucks is latest business to reopen following temporary closure

14 May 2020

In a Facebook post the Rose Street outlet announced that it is open for takeaway while serving customers safely.


ScotRail urges passengers to help keep rail network safe

14 May 2020
ScotRail urges passengers to help keep rail network safe

ScotRail urges passengers to help keep rail network safe

14 May 2020

Scotrail is asking customers to follow Scottish Government guidelines on physical distancing and play their part in saving lives.


Caledonian Sleeper boss criticised for trip from England to Highlands

13 May 2020
Caledonian Sleeper boss criticised for trip from England to Highlands

Caledonian Sleeper boss criticised for trip from England to Highlands

13 May 2020

Serco chief executive Rupert Soames travelled to Inverness and has been criticised by rail union.


Cabinet secretary sets out latest transport response

13 May 2020
Cabinet secretary sets out latest transport response

Cabinet secretary sets out latest transport response

13 May 2020

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has held meetings with representatives from across the sector to discuss how operators can begin to bounce back.


Call for talks with Scottish Government for return of local angling

13 May 2020
Call for talks with Scottish Government for return of local angling

Call for talks with Scottish Government for return of local angling

13 May 2020

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) Fishing Group writes to Scottish Government ministers for a return with England’s rivers opening today.


Small premises occupied by charities are now eligible for £10,000 grants, says MSP

12 May 2020
Small premises occupied by charities are now eligible for £10,000 grants, says MSP

Small premises occupied by charities are now eligible for £10,000 grants, says MSP

12 May 2020

Charities can now apply for the £10,000 Small Business Grant Scheme to help with pressures caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.


Forward-thinking Highland businesses hailed for pro-active approach

12 May 2020
Forward-thinking Highland businesses hailed for pro-active approach

Forward-thinking Highland businesses hailed for pro-active approach

12 May 2020

Forward-thinking Highlands businesses have been praised for their proactive approach to staff safety during coronavirus lockdown.


Phone box transformed into community larder

11 May 2020
Phone box transformed into community larder

Phone box transformed into community larder

11 May 2020

A Beauly phone box has been transformed into a community larder to help those struggling as a result of Covid-19.


Council joins national campaign highlighting vital contribution of foster families

11 May 2020
Council joins national campaign highlighting vital contribution of foster families

Council joins national campaign highlighting vital contribution of foster families

11 May 2020

A leading fostering charity is raising awareness of the work of foster carers and calling for more people to get involved.


Residents urged to use water efficiently during dry weather

10 May 2020
Residents urged to use water efficiently during dry weather

Residents urged to use water efficiently during dry weather

10 May 2020

Scottish Water is asking customers to use water more efficiently during good weather and as more people work from home.


Distillery provides Highland bus drivers with hand sanitiser

09 May 2020
Distillery provides Highland bus drivers with hand sanitiser

Distillery provides Highland bus drivers with hand sanitiser

09 May 2020

A local distillery has diversified by producing hand sanitiser for key workers in the Highlands region.


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