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ScotRail helps volunteer group deliver vital equipment to NHS Highland staff

27 April 2020
ScotRail helps volunteer group deliver vital equipment to NHS Highland staff

ScotRail helps volunteer group deliver vital equipment to NHS Highland staff

27 April 2020

NHS staff in the Highlands will receive a vital donation of 30 bales of sanitary clothing, thanks to a volunteer group and the help of ScotRail.


Bridge or tunnel replacement for Corran Ferry is 'viable' option, new study finds

27 April 2020
Bridge or tunnel replacement for Corran Ferry is 'viable' option, new study finds

Bridge or tunnel replacement for Corran Ferry is 'viable' option, new study finds

27 April 2020

CONSTRUCTION of a bridge or tunnel to replace the long-established Corran Narrows ferry in Lochaber is a "viable proposition", a new study has found.


Burst main hits water supplies

27 April 2020
Burst main hits water supplies

Burst main hits water supplies

27 April 2020

A BURST main has caused water supply issues for residents in and around Fortrose this morning.


Dingwall community pulls together over food share drive

26 April 2020
Dingwall community pulls together over food share drive

Dingwall community pulls together over food share drive

26 April 2020

CROWDFUNDING has been set-up to help support a food share point which is helping local families struggling during the Covid-19 lockdown.


Wester Ross doctors issue plea over video and phone consultations amid public health crisis

26 April 2020
Wester Ross doctors issue plea over video and phone consultations amid public health crisis

Wester Ross doctors issue plea over video and phone consultations amid public health crisis

26 April 2020

Doctors in Torridon are attempting to consult by video and telephone where possible to minimise the spread of the coronavirus.


Six new Covid-19 cases in the Highlands, but hospital patient numbers fall slightly

25 April 2020
Six new Covid-19 cases in the Highlands, but hospital patient numbers fall slightly

Six new Covid-19 cases in the Highlands, but hospital patient numbers fall slightly

25 April 2020

SIX new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the Highlands ­– taking the region's tally to 220 since the outbreak began.


Council helps secure £27m worth of grants for 2300 businesses hit by lockdown

24 April 2020
Council helps secure £27m worth of grants for 2300 businesses hit by lockdown

Council helps secure £27m worth of grants for 2300 businesses hit by lockdown

24 April 2020

ALMOST £27m has been paid out to more than 2300 Highland businesses since the launch of the Covid-19 small business and self-catering grants.


No new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands for 24 hours

24 April 2020
No new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands for 24 hours

No new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands for 24 hours

24 April 2020

NO new cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed in the Highlands yesterday, new figures from the Scottish Government have revealed.


New Highland Covid-19 cases confirmed amid a slight drop in hospital patient numbers

23 April 2020
New Highland Covid-19 cases confirmed amid a slight drop in hospital patient numbers

New Highland Covid-19 cases confirmed amid a slight drop in hospital patient numbers

23 April 2020

Three new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the overall total to 214.


Virus lockdown blows a hole in council budget

23 April 2020
Virus lockdown blows a hole in council budget

Virus lockdown blows a hole in council budget

23 April 2020

Highland Council will have to abandon the budget it agreed two months ago and rewrite it from top to bottom due to the impact of Covid-19.


Man accused of exposing police officer to Covid-19 virus by biting them

23 April 2020
Man accused of exposing police officer to Covid-19 virus by biting them

Man accused of exposing police officer to Covid-19 virus by biting them

23 April 2020

A 35-year-old Alness man has been accused of exposing a police officer to the Covid 19 virus by biting the constable.


Highland coronavirus cases rise to 211 as Scotland total passes 9000

22 April 2020
Highland coronavirus cases rise to 211 as Scotland total passes 9000

Highland coronavirus cases rise to 211 as Scotland total passes 9000

22 April 2020

TEN fresh cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area ­- as Scotland-wide cases rose another 366 to 9038.


University works to help NHS in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic

22 April 2020
University works to help NHS in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic

University works to help NHS in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic

22 April 2020

STUDENTS and staff from the University of the Highlands and Islands have been lending skills and resources to aid the NHS in the Covid-19 pandemic.


Scottish coronavirus death total rises a further 70

21 April 2020
Scottish coronavirus death total rises a further 70

Scottish coronavirus death total rises a further 70

21 April 2020

ANOTHER 70 people have died from the coronavirus in Scotland – and a further 222 have tested positive for the disease.


Extend Brexit or risk making economic shock of Covid-19 even worse, MSP warns

21 April 2020
Extend Brexit or risk making economic shock of Covid-19 even worse, MSP warns

Extend Brexit or risk making economic shock of Covid-19 even worse, MSP warns

21 April 2020

A BREXIT extension must be negotiated to avoid making the Covid-19 economic impact even worse, a Highland MSP believes.


Game of Thrones names for park's newest arrivals

21 April 2020
Game of Thrones names for park's newest arrivals

Game of Thrones names for park's newest arrivals

21 April 2020

TWO cute new arrivals have grown the swelling ranks of a wildlife park's own mini-Westeros.


Scottish Covid-19 cases rise by 263 to 8450

20 April 2020
Scottish Covid-19 cases rise by 263 to 8450

Scottish Covid-19 cases rise by 263 to 8450

20 April 2020

ANOTHER 263 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland – taking the nation's total to 8450.


90-year-old's Suilven challenge smashes through £250,000 mark

20 April 2020
90-year-old's Suilven challenge smashes through £250,000 mark

90-year-old's Suilven challenge smashes through £250,000 mark

20 April 2020

A 90-year-old's Suilven climbing challenge has smashed through the £250,000 mark after inspiring people all over the world.


Care home honours long-service of dedicated staff member

19 April 2020
Care home honours long-service of dedicated staff member

Care home honours long-service of dedicated staff member

19 April 2020

THE dedication and loyalty of a long-standing care home staff member have been recognised after she was handed a prestigious 20 year service award.


Award-winning Ullapool tipple relies on Mr Wright to spread the word

18 April 2020
Award-winning Ullapool tipple relies on Mr Wright to spread the word

Award-winning Ullapool tipple relies on Mr Wright to spread the word

18 April 2020

A WESTER Ross gin producer has appointed a new brand and sales development manager tasked with spreading the word about the award-winning tipple.


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