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Scotland's lockdown to be relaxed as route map announced

21 May 2020
Scotland's lockdown to be relaxed as route map announced

Scotland's lockdown to be relaxed as route map announced

21 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says friends and family will soon be permitted to meet outdoors


Sturgeon encouraged as rate of deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland falls again

20 May 2020
Sturgeon encouraged as rate of deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland falls again

Sturgeon encouraged as rate of deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland falls again

20 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the declining rate of deaths from coronavirus offers “grounds for encouragement”.


Coronavirus death toll in the NHS Highland area now stands at 103

20 May 2020
Coronavirus death toll in the NHS Highland area now stands at 103

Coronavirus death toll in the NHS Highland area now stands at 103

20 May 2020

A total of 103 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – up from 97 a week ago.


Scotland's lockdown could be eased by the end of the month

18 May 2020
Scotland's lockdown could be eased by the end of the month

Scotland's lockdown could be eased by the end of the month

18 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland is hopefully gearing up for the biggest relaxation of the lockdown yet.


Nightspot in Highland capital to add a restaurant

17 May 2020
Nightspot in Highland capital to add a restaurant

Nightspot in Highland capital to add a restaurant

17 May 2020

A LIVE entertainment venue in the Highland capital has been given the go-ahead to add kitchen and restaurant facilities.


Dingwall ponders post-lockdown celebration for key staff and volunteers

16 May 2020
Dingwall ponders post-lockdown celebration for key staff and volunteers

Dingwall ponders post-lockdown celebration for key staff and volunteers

16 May 2020

A proposal for Ross-shire’s market town to celebrate front line workers and volunteers after lockdown is lifted has been welcomed.


First Minister reveals she will give as much notice on lockdown changes as possible

15 May 2020
First Minister reveals she will give as much notice on lockdown changes as possible

First Minister reveals she will give as much notice on lockdown changes as possible

15 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon acknowledges "we can't live like this forever" but is encouraged by continued strong public support for lockdown.


Tackle pot holes now while traffic is light, urges councillor

15 May 2020
Tackle pot holes now while traffic is light, urges councillor

Tackle pot holes now while traffic is light, urges councillor

15 May 2020

CALLS have been made for Highland Council to make use of the lockdown to repair the region’s pockmarked roads while they are free of traffic.


Care watchdog moves to cancel license of Skye care home at the centre of a deadly Covid-19 outbreak

14 May 2020
Care watchdog moves to cancel license of Skye care home at the centre of a deadly Covid-19 outbreak

Care watchdog moves to cancel license of Skye care home at the centre of a deadly Covid-19 outbreak

14 May 2020

The Home Farm care home residents may now need to be moved elsewhere


Covid-19 testing criteria is clarified by First Minister amid mounting concern over care home infection rates

14 May 2020
Covid-19 testing criteria is clarified by First Minister amid mounting concern over care home infection rates

Covid-19 testing criteria is clarified by First Minister amid mounting concern over care home infection rates

14 May 2020

One Skye care home has seen almost 60 infections in residents and staff


NHS Highland steps-in to help Skye care home at the centre of a major Covid-19 outbreak that has so far claimed the lives of seven people

14 May 2020
NHS Highland steps-in to help Skye care home at the centre of a major Covid-19 outbreak that has so far claimed the lives of seven people

NHS Highland steps-in to help Skye care home at the centre of a major Covid-19 outbreak that has so far claimed the lives of seven people

14 May 2020

The health board will deploy social care management, nursing leadership and direct care to the stricken care home


UK government tries again to clarify the implications of its newly announced lockdown

12 May 2020
UK government tries again to clarify the implications of its newly announced lockdown

UK government tries again to clarify the implications of its newly announced lockdown

12 May 2020

Business secretary Alok Sharma says 'staying alert means staying at home for the vast majority of people'


Highlands and Islands Enterprise gets a new chairman

12 May 2020
Highlands and Islands Enterprise gets a new chairman

Highlands and Islands Enterprise gets a new chairman

12 May 2020

Alistair Dodds is a former Highland Council chief executive


What's so secret? Council slammed for holding meetings in private behind closed doors

12 May 2020
What's so secret? Council slammed for holding meetings in private behind closed doors

What's so secret? Council slammed for holding meetings in private behind closed doors

12 May 2020

HIGHLAND Council has come under fire for using the Covid-19 crisis to shut out the public and make decisions behind closed doors.


'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

11 May 2020
'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

11 May 2020

The Prime Minister said people could "drive to other destinations" while easing measures south of the border – but they don't apply to Scotland.


First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do NOT yet apply in Scotland

11 May 2020
First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do NOT yet apply in Scotland

First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do NOT yet apply in Scotland

11 May 2020

Scotland’s First Minister has stressed that the easing of the lockdown in England does not apply north of the border as yet.


Prime Minister announces relaxation of England's lockdown

10 May 2020
Prime Minister announces relaxation of England's lockdown

Prime Minister announces relaxation of England's lockdown

10 May 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced an easing of the lockdown in England, allowing more travel and a possible return to work for many.


One year on – what has changed since publication of explosive NHS Highland bullying report?

09 May 2020
One year on – what has changed since publication of explosive NHS Highland bullying report?

One year on – what has changed since publication of explosive NHS Highland bullying report?

09 May 2020

The publication of the Sturrock Review “shone a light into bullying within NHS Highland”


Highland Council now projects £87.5 million deficit due to Covid-19

08 May 2020
Highland Council now projects £87.5 million deficit due to Covid-19

Highland Council now projects £87.5 million deficit due to Covid-19

08 May 2020

But critics say the latest numbers do not add up as they are around five per cent higher than other councils


First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she it is safe to do

07 May 2020
First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she it is safe to do

First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she it is safe to do

07 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon said she is waiting to hear if Downing Street is planning to relax England's lockdown on Sunday


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