A KAYAKER who capsized and was left clinging to his boat in blustery weather in Loch Carron sparked an air and sea rescue operation this afternoon.
POLICE have moved to thank all Highland communities for their "patience and compliance" during lockdown as restrictions begin to ease.
LIFESAVERS in Lochalsh are appealing for people to keep themselves safe after lockdown travel and tourism restrictions were eased.
NO fresh positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded in the NHS Highland area for the past six days.
NHS Highland has confirmed that a member of staff at Home Farm care home in Portree has re-tested positive for Covid-19.
HIGHLAND residents have been urged to take part in a wildlife charity's latest national butterfly survey.
NHS Highland is on the hunt for volunteers to assist with screening and directing people at the entrances to its various hospital sites.
THE views and concerns of children and young people are vital if the care system is to respond to their needs, a Ross MSP has said.
A NEW tourism committee has been set up by Highland Council to address the challenges facing communities as they look to recover from the lockdown.
A ROSS MP has helped submit a major petition calling for support for the millions excluded from the UK government's coronavirus support.
FIVE days have now passed since the Highlands recorded their most recent positive test for Covid-19.
BUSINESSES in Ross-shire have been urged to make sure they comply with all health protection laws as the country emerges from lockdown.
WORK on hundreds of new council housing across the area are back under way after contractors returned to work after lockdown.
POLICE have appealed for information after a disturbance at the slipway in Kyle of Lochalsh.
FERRY passengers have been urged to plan ahead when looking to travel on CalMac's network as the tourism sector reopens.
ENGINEERS are to investigate reports of intermittent water supplies in parts of the Dingwall and Black Isle area.
FOUR days have elapsed since NHS Highland recorded its most recent positive test for the Covid-19 virus.
THE transformation of formerly derelict farm buildings into a luxury wedding and events venue on the Black Isle is complete after it opened its doors.
FREE activity packs for children are available to locals in the Lochcarron area, and people are being encouraged to get in touch to receive one.
ANOTHER ruin on the largest of the Summer Isles could be returned to habitable use under plans lodged with Highland Council.
