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'Devastating' impact of coronavirus on Ross-shire joblessness

20 December 2020
'Devastating' impact of coronavirus on Ross-shire joblessness

'Devastating' impact of coronavirus on Ross-shire joblessness

20 December 2020

THE devastating impact of the Covid pandemic on Ross-shire has been laid bare in shocking statistics showing rising joblessness in some areas.


'If we stick with it and stick together, we will get through this'

19 December 2020
'If we stick with it and stick together, we will get through this'

'If we stick with it and stick together, we will get through this'

19 December 2020

But she says difficult though it was experience shows 'that the quicker you act, the more effective the intervention'


'None of us want this, but these sacrifices will save lives'

19 December 2020
'None of us want this, but these sacrifices will save lives'

'None of us want this, but these sacrifices will save lives'

19 December 2020

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says 'these sacrifices will save lives'


New coronavirus strain prompts stringent new measures in Scotland

19 December 2020
New coronavirus strain prompts stringent new measures in Scotland

New coronavirus strain prompts stringent new measures in Scotland

19 December 2020

New measures announced for Scotland as new strain of virus prompts decisive action.


Chancellor extends furlough scheme to offer 'certainty for millions of jobs and businesses'

17 December 2020
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to offer 'certainty for millions of jobs and businesses'

Chancellor extends furlough scheme to offer 'certainty for millions of jobs and businesses'

17 December 2020

Furlough scheme will now run until the end of April and budget will be on March 3 of next year


Highland MP speaks out after being suspended from the House of Commons for grabbing mace

17 December 2020
Highland MP speaks out after being suspended from the House of Commons for grabbing mace

Highland MP speaks out after being suspended from the House of Commons for grabbing mace

17 December 2020

Drew Hendry defended his actions saying if he needs to take a stand against the UK Internal Market Bill then 'so be it'


Highland Council's last full meeting of 2020 is hit by IT problems

17 December 2020
Highland Council's last full meeting of 2020 is hit by IT problems

Highland Council's last full meeting of 2020 is hit by IT problems

17 December 2020

Dozens of councillors are unable to access the debate due to connection issues with provider Wipro


Poster boy trades Dubai for Dingwall as he makes business leap of faith

12 December 2020
Poster boy trades Dubai for Dingwall as he makes business leap of faith

Poster boy trades Dubai for Dingwall as he makes business leap of faith

12 December 2020

A MAN who has provided protection for stars such as Posh Spice and Tom Jones has taken a leap into his next venture on Dingwall High Street.


Highland Council leader hits out as First Minister refuses to lift home visit ban

09 December 2020
Highland Council leader hits out as First Minister refuses to lift home visit ban

Highland Council leader hits out as First Minister refuses to lift home visit ban

09 December 2020

Councillor Margaret Davidson says the region is being left to ‘suffer the isolation’ despite a Covid rate of just 20 per 100,000


All Higher or Advanced Higher exams cancelled in 2021 amid fears of Covid impact on disadvantaged pupils

08 December 2020
All Higher or Advanced Higher exams cancelled in 2021 amid fears of Covid impact on disadvantaged pupils

All Higher or Advanced Higher exams cancelled in 2021 amid fears of Covid impact on disadvantaged pupils

08 December 2020

Conservatives slam the Scottish Government's 'dithering' over the issue


Households visit restrictions remain in Highlands prompting some critics to speak out

08 December 2020
Households visit restrictions remain in Highlands prompting some critics to speak out

Households visit restrictions remain in Highlands prompting some critics to speak out

08 December 2020

Differences of opinion emerged over the latest Covid-19 restrictions as they affect the Highlands.


Highland hospitals chosen as storage bases for Covid-19 vaccines

08 December 2020
Highland hospitals chosen as storage bases for Covid-19 vaccines

Highland hospitals chosen as storage bases for Covid-19 vaccines

08 December 2020

The three main hospitals in the Highlands have been chosen as storage bases for the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine.


Call for Scottish Government to release weekly vaccination numbers – and establish targets

07 December 2020
Call for Scottish Government to release weekly vaccination numbers – and establish targets

Call for Scottish Government to release weekly vaccination numbers – and establish targets

07 December 2020

A Highland MSP wants to make sure the region will not be left behind.


Re-emergence of Culloden Battlefield steading development provokes campaigners' anger

06 December 2020
Re-emergence of Culloden Battlefield steading development provokes campaigners' anger

Re-emergence of Culloden Battlefield steading development provokes campaigners' anger

06 December 2020

But those behind the plan say it has been revised, taking concerns previously expressed on board.


Coronavirus vaccination jabs in Scotland are expected to start in six days

02 December 2020
Coronavirus vaccination jabs in Scotland are expected to start in six days

Coronavirus vaccination jabs in Scotland are expected to start in six days

02 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says: 'It may well be the beginning of the end of this horrible experience'


Plans to replace the Ironworks with a £30m hotel are under threat

01 December 2020
Plans to replace the Ironworks with a £30m hotel are under threat

Plans to replace the Ironworks with a £30m hotel are under threat

01 December 2020

The company behind the move says it will battle on after Highland Council said the design is unacceptable


Highlands remain in Level One of Covid-19 restrictions, First Minister confirms

01 December 2020
Highlands remain in Level One of Covid-19 restrictions, First Minister confirms

Highlands remain in Level One of Covid-19 restrictions, First Minister confirms

01 December 2020

The move was confirmed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Holyrood earlier


NHS Highland rejects calls for staff implicated in bullying to be suspended or fired

27 November 2020
NHS Highland rejects calls for staff implicated in bullying to be suspended or fired

NHS Highland rejects calls for staff implicated in bullying to be suspended or fired

27 November 2020

Chief executive Pam Dudek says the inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with through a change in culture


First Minister confirms the Highlands to stay at level one of Covid-19 restrictions

24 November 2020
First Minister confirms the Highlands to stay at level one of Covid-19 restrictions

First Minister confirms the Highlands to stay at level one of Covid-19 restrictions

24 November 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there is now reason for 'cautious optimism' as new cases have stabilised


'T’is the season to be jolly careful', says PM with new Covid-19 warning

24 November 2020
'T’is the season to be jolly careful', says PM with new Covid-19 warning

'T’is the season to be jolly careful', says PM with new Covid-19 warning

24 November 2020

Despite UK vaccine breakthrough, PM Boris Johnson is calling on the country to 'squeeze the disease'


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