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Highland business grants 'start flowing'

09 April 2020
Highland business grants 'start flowing'

Highland business grants 'start flowing'

09 April 2020

Businesses across the Highlands are starting to receive grants via the Covid-19 Business Grant Scheme, Highland Council says.


MSP says action needed to protect rural communities over Easter

09 April 2020
MSP says action needed to protect rural communities over Easter

MSP says action needed to protect rural communities over Easter

09 April 2020

The government must put plans in place to protect rural communities from an influx of tourists over the Easter weekend, according to John Finnie MSP.


Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

09 April 2020
Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

09 April 2020

Highland Hospice has formed a partnership with Highland Home Carers to recruit volunteers to help support those currently being cared for at home.


Highland MP welcomes further £5.5m funding for local pharmacies

08 April 2020
Highland MP welcomes further £5.5m funding for local pharmacies

Highland MP welcomes further £5.5m funding for local pharmacies

08 April 2020

An extra £5.5 million will be provided to community pharmacies across Scotland to help them cope with increased pressures from coronavirus


Green MSP praises majority in Highlands for following coronavirus advice

08 April 2020
Green MSP praises majority in Highlands for following coronavirus advice

Green MSP praises majority in Highlands for following coronavirus advice

08 April 2020

A Highland MSP has praised residents in the region for following government advice during the coronavirus crisis.


MSP calls for rethink of Job Retention Scheme so new employees are not penalised during coronavirus pandemic

07 April 2020
MSP calls for rethink of Job Retention Scheme so new employees are not penalised during coronavirus pandemic

MSP calls for rethink of Job Retention Scheme so new employees are not penalised during coronavirus pandemic

07 April 2020

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to end his punishment of new start employees.


Credit unions set to share in support package to help deal with financial consequences of coronavirus crisis

07 April 2020
Credit unions set to share in support package to help deal with financial consequences of coronavirus crisis

Credit unions set to share in support package to help deal with financial consequences of coronavirus crisis

07 April 2020

Credit unions across the Highlands and Islands are poised to share in a £20million support package as they battle to help vulnerable families.


Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

07 April 2020
Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

07 April 2020

Highland Council launches revised guidance on behalf of the Scottish Government with grants becoming available for eligible self-catering businesses.


Charity calls on minister to give blind and partially sighted people better access to online shopping

02 April 2020
Charity calls on minister to give blind and partially sighted people better access to online shopping

Charity calls on minister to give blind and partially sighted people better access to online shopping

02 April 2020

A national sight loss charity is calling for blind and partially sighted people to be included in the priority group able to access online shopping.


Firefighters called out to Invergordon car fire

02 April 2020
Firefighters called out to Invergordon car fire

Firefighters called out to Invergordon car fire

02 April 2020

A fire crew was called after a car caught fire in Invergordon this afternoon.


One in five Highland employees paid less than the real living wage

02 April 2020
One in five Highland employees paid less than the real living wage

One in five Highland employees paid less than the real living wage

02 April 2020

Almost one in five Highland employees, including vital key workers during the coronavirus crisis, are earning below the real living wage.


Billing pause for business rate payers in Highlands

02 April 2020
Billing pause for business rate payers in Highlands

Billing pause for business rate payers in Highlands

02 April 2020

Around 19,000 business rate payers in the Highlands will not receive their annual rates bill this month.


Help available for council tax payers struggling during coronavirus pandemic outlined

02 April 2020
Help available for council tax payers struggling during coronavirus pandemic outlined

Help available for council tax payers struggling during coronavirus pandemic outlined

02 April 2020

Council tax payers in the Highlands who have lost their jobs or are experiencing a drop in income can apply for a reduction in their council tax.


Donations appeal to produce PPE face visors for frontline NHS Highland staff

01 April 2020
Donations appeal to produce PPE face visors for frontline NHS Highland staff

Donations appeal to produce PPE face visors for frontline NHS Highland staff

01 April 2020

AN online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands.


Hospice appeals for help to make ID cards in response to coronavirus pandemic

01 April 2020
Hospice appeals for help to make ID cards in response to coronavirus pandemic

Hospice appeals for help to make ID cards in response to coronavirus pandemic

01 April 2020

Highland Hospice is appealing for a loan of the equipment needed to produce ID cards for essential staff during the coronavirus crisis.


Highland wholesaler steps up to keep Inverness fed with fresh fruit and veg boxes during coronavirus crisis

01 April 2020
Highland wholesaler steps up to keep Inverness fed with fresh fruit and veg boxes during coronavirus crisis

Highland wholesaler steps up to keep Inverness fed with fresh fruit and veg boxes during coronavirus crisis

01 April 2020

A local food wholesaler has stepped up to the mark, offering fresh vegetables, fruit and other essentials with its new veg box service.


Consumer advice for travellers during the current coronavirus outbreak

01 April 2020
Consumer advice for travellers during the current coronavirus outbreak

Consumer advice for travellers during the current coronavirus outbreak

01 April 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic Highland Council Trading Standards has issued consumer advice for travellers on a variety of topics.


Ross residents praised by police for following stay-at-home instruction

30 March 2020
Ross residents praised by police for following stay-at-home instruction

Ross residents praised by police for following stay-at-home instruction

30 March 2020

Police Scotland has thanked businesses and members of the public for complying with a new law designed to slow the spread of coronavirus.


EasyJet flights stopped as operator grounds its entire fleet due to coronavirus

30 March 2020
EasyJet flights stopped as operator grounds its entire fleet due to coronavirus

EasyJet flights stopped as operator grounds its entire fleet due to coronavirus

30 March 2020

EasyJet has grounded its entire fleet in the wake of the coranvirus pandemic.


Project to help the vulnerable in Skye and Lochalsh during coronavirus pandemic

20 March 2020
Project to help the vulnerable in Skye and Lochalsh during coronavirus pandemic

Project to help the vulnerable in Skye and Lochalsh during coronavirus pandemic

20 March 2020

SLCVO is working with Highland Council, NHS and other organisations to ensure people can access help and support during the coronavirus crisis.


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