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MSP welcomes expansion of rural postcodes for coronavirus home test kits

19 January 2021
MSP welcomes expansion of rural postcodes for coronavirus home test kits

MSP welcomes expansion of rural postcodes for coronavirus home test kits

19 January 2021

Home test kits were unavailable for some locations because the Royal Mail system was unable to send the kits to laboratories quickly enough.


Aldi set to close Highland store for refurbishment

18 January 2021
Aldi set to close Highland store for refurbishment

Aldi set to close Highland store for refurbishment

18 January 2021

The supermarket will be shut for just over four months so it can be refurbished.


Highland Council to offer grants for low income households

18 January 2021
Highland Council to offer grants for low income households

Highland Council to offer grants for low income households

18 January 2021

The £270,000 Fuel Support Fund has been set up using Scottish Government funding which can be used flexibly to alleviate financial insecurities.


Fears are flagged over spate of Highland hotel redundancies

17 January 2021
Fears are flagged over spate of Highland hotel redundancies

Fears are flagged over spate of Highland hotel redundancies

17 January 2021

It has been predicted that job losses could impact the region’s migrant workforce – unions have already reported an increase in people being laid off.


Covid-19 recovery will be a long haul for Highland airports, boss warns

17 January 2021
Covid-19 recovery will be a long haul for Highland airports, boss warns

Covid-19 recovery will be a long haul for Highland airports, boss warns

17 January 2021

There may be a long road to recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic and HIAL managing director acknowledged there would be challenges ahead.


Highland delivery firm pledges to play part helping businesses stay afloat

16 January 2021
Highland delivery firm pledges to play part helping businesses stay afloat

Highland delivery firm pledges to play part helping businesses stay afloat

16 January 2021

A HIGHLAND delivery firm has pledged to support local small businesses as they continue to try to deal with incredibly tough trading conditions.


Personal bank accounts can now be used to apply for closure grants

15 January 2021
Personal bank accounts can now be used to apply for closure grants

Personal bank accounts can now be used to apply for closure grants

15 January 2021

Both business and personal bank accounts can now be used to apply for the Scottish Government's Temporary Business Closure Grants.


Second round of town centre funding confirmed

13 January 2021
Second round of town centre funding confirmed

Second round of town centre funding confirmed

13 January 2021

Highland Council's Black Isle, Dingwall and Seaforth Committee confirms second tranche of funding to benefit Dingwall, Rosemarkie and Fortrose


Young people and teachers to gain mental health support

13 January 2021
Young people and teachers to gain mental health support

Young people and teachers to gain mental health support

13 January 2021

Highland Council and Tree of Knowledge have agreed a partnership to provide support to all pupils and staff across all 200 schools.


Only order prescriptions that are needed

13 January 2021
Only order prescriptions that are needed

Only order prescriptions that are needed

13 January 2021

NHS Highland reminds Ross-shire patients to only order prescriptions that are needed to help the health service.


Coronavirus confirmed at two Highland supermarkets

12 January 2021
Coronavirus confirmed at two Highland supermarkets

Coronavirus confirmed at two Highland supermarkets

12 January 2021

One member of staff at each of the Inshes and Eastfield Way branches of Tesco Extra in Inverness have tested positive for Covid-19.


Dingwall MSP welcomes opening of new dialysis unit

11 January 2021
Dingwall MSP welcomes opening of new dialysis unit

Dingwall MSP welcomes opening of new dialysis unit

11 January 2021

Kate Forbes MSP has welcomed the beginning of NHS Highland’s new renal dialysis service unit on the Isle of Skye.


Joint warning over fake coronavirus vaccine scams

11 January 2021
Joint warning over fake coronavirus vaccine scams

Joint warning over fake coronavirus vaccine scams

11 January 2021

Highland Council and NHS Highland are warning residents to be very aware of the latest Covid-19 scams that are emerging across the UK.


Key message for 2021 is ‘spend local’ as projects secure funding to back business drive

10 January 2021
Key message for 2021 is ‘spend local’ as projects secure funding to back business drive

Key message for 2021 is ‘spend local’ as projects secure funding to back business drive

10 January 2021

Projects based in Inverness, Nairn, Wick, Ullapool and Dornoch benefit from a share of a £1 million Scotland Loves Local Fund.


Mikeysline is there to help during lockdown

09 January 2021
Mikeysline is there to help during lockdown

Mikeysline is there to help during lockdown

09 January 2021

Anyone who finds they are struggling with mental health issues during the latest Covid-19 lockdown is urged to turn to the Inverness-based charity.


Cycle cafe accolade for Highland business – again

09 January 2021
Cycle cafe accolade for Highland business – again

Cycle cafe accolade for Highland business – again

09 January 2021

A popular Highland eatery has been named Scotland’s cyclist café of the year – again.


Dingwall Fire Station refurbishment plans lodged

09 January 2021
Dingwall Fire Station refurbishment plans lodged

Dingwall Fire Station refurbishment plans lodged

09 January 2021

Plans have been submitted for the refurbishment of Dingwall Fire Station.


Specsavers to remain open during lockdown

08 January 2021
Specsavers to remain open during lockdown

Specsavers to remain open during lockdown

08 January 2021

Specsavers – which has branches in Inverness, Dingwall and Nairn – will stay open for all eye and hearing needs during the latest Covid-19 lockdown.


Hospice's warehouse has closed

08 January 2021
Hospice's warehouse has closed

Hospice's warehouse has closed

08 January 2021

Highland Hospice has announced that, in line with the latest Covid-19 lockdown guidance, it has temporarily closed its warehouse in Harbour Road.


Tributes paid to popular Highland hotel doorman

07 January 2021
Tributes paid to popular Highland hotel doorman

Tributes paid to popular Highland hotel doorman

07 January 2021

Colleagues of Charlie Murray, who had worked at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, shared the news via a post on their Facebook page earlier today.


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