Home   Authors   Author

NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

03 April 2020
NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

03 April 2020

The board medical director Dr Boyd Peters is encouraging people to adhere to guidance, saying it helps stop the spread of Covid-19


Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

03 April 2020
Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

03 April 2020

Conservative Edward Mountain said having a daily routine and making the effort to contact friends, colleagues and staff helps being on lock down


New health body appoints former Highland Council chief executive

03 April 2020
New health body appoints former Highland Council chief executive

New health body appoints former Highland Council chief executive

03 April 2020

The former chief executive of Highland Council has been appointed to a new agency aimed at reforming the approach to the nation’s health challenges.


First Minister says thousands of new NHS beds will be made available for Covid-19 patients

02 April 2020
First Minister says thousands of new NHS beds will be made available for Covid-19 patients

First Minister says thousands of new NHS beds will be made available for Covid-19 patients

02 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says NHS Scotland intends to quadruple the number of available intensive care unit beds.


Council's coronavirus helpline gets 1400 calls in its first week

02 April 2020
Council's coronavirus helpline gets 1400 calls in its first week

Council's coronavirus helpline gets 1400 calls in its first week

02 April 2020

Staff at Highland Council’s dedicated Covid-19 helpline have dealt with more than 1600 calls since it went live last Wednesday afternoon.


Dingwall's Clydesdale bank branch gets a stay of execution amid the Covid-19 pandemic

01 April 2020
Dingwall's Clydesdale bank branch gets a stay of execution amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Dingwall's Clydesdale bank branch gets a stay of execution amid the Covid-19 pandemic

01 April 2020

The branch had been earmarked for closure in what was the latest blow to local businesses seeking banking facilities


Mental health specialist contracted to provide support to stressed NHS Highland employees during coronavirus outbreak

01 April 2020
Mental health specialist contracted to provide support to stressed NHS Highland employees during coronavirus outbreak

Mental health specialist contracted to provide support to stressed NHS Highland employees during coronavirus outbreak

01 April 2020

In the wake of bullying allegations NHS Highland had been involved in tendering to appoint specialist assistance for its employee-support programme.


Highland electricity price differential 'an absolute scandal' says leading Ross-shire MP

28 March 2020
Highland electricity price differential 'an absolute scandal' says leading Ross-shire MP

Highland electricity price differential 'an absolute scandal' says leading Ross-shire MP

28 March 2020

UK government figures show the north of Scotland pays more for electricity than anywhere else in the country, says a Ross-shire MP.


Army of Ross-shire volunteers step forward amid virus fight

28 March 2020
Army of Ross-shire volunteers step forward amid virus fight

Army of Ross-shire volunteers step forward amid virus fight

28 March 2020

AN army of volunteers the length and breadth of Ross-shire is emerging to fight the single biggest threat the area has faced in living memory.


Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

27 March 2020
Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

27 March 2020

Highland MP Ian Blackford has wished Prime Minister Boris Johnson well after he tested positive for coronavirus.


405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

26 March 2020
405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

26 March 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed 405,000 people have offered their help to the NHS in response to a call made last night.


Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

25 March 2020
Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

25 March 2020

Highland Council is to establish nine hubs to care for the children of key workers who must be able to attend their jobs.


Global Energy sends staff home to contain coronavirus

25 March 2020
Global Energy sends staff home to contain coronavirus

Global Energy sends staff home to contain coronavirus

25 March 2020

The company is one of the largest employers in the north with hundreds of staff based in Alness, Invergordon, Nigg and Inverness


Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down

23 March 2020
Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down

Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down

23 March 2020

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has threatened non-essential businesses with the use of emergency powers if they do not close voluntarily.


Prime Minister aims to 'turn the tide' against coronavirus within 12 weeks

20 March 2020
Prime Minister aims to 'turn the tide' against coronavirus within 12 weeks

Prime Minister aims to 'turn the tide' against coronavirus within 12 weeks

20 March 2020

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced he wants the UK to ramp-up coronavirus testing to 250,000 tests a day to “turn the tide within 12 weeks.”


Pupils to get results by August 4 according to SQA

19 March 2020
Pupils to get results by August 4 according to SQA

Pupils to get results by August 4 according to SQA

19 March 2020

THE Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is aiming to certify pupil's grades and results by August 4, the chief examiner has revealed.


Interest rates slashed for the second time in just over a week

19 March 2020
Interest rates slashed for the second time in just over a week

Interest rates slashed for the second time in just over a week

19 March 2020

Interest rates have been cut by the Bank of England in a bid to support the UK economy during the coronavirus pandemic.


Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

19 March 2020
Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

19 March 2020

SCOTLAND'S economy is facing an "immediate collapse in demand" so a package of measures worth £2.2 billion will be introduced to support businesses.


Coronavirus forces Highland Council to postpone committee meetings

19 March 2020
Coronavirus forces Highland Council to postpone committee meetings

Coronavirus forces Highland Council to postpone committee meetings

19 March 2020

HIGHLAND Council has postponed all committee meetings and member workshops due that were due to take place in March and April over coronavirus.


Coronavirus: Schools to close across Scotland

18 March 2020
Coronavirus: Schools to close across Scotland

Coronavirus: Schools to close across Scotland

18 March 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that schools will almost certainly close on Friday.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More