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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tackle pot holes now while traffic is light, urges councillor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Highlands and Islands Enterprise gets a new chairman

Alistair Dodds is a former Highland Council chief executive

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

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'

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

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

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