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Tourist trade hit by 'perfect storm' despite boom in visitor numbers
Tourist trade hit by 'perfect storm' despite boom in visitor numbers
15 May 2022
Optimism over booming visitor numbers in Ross-shire is being sharply undercut by staff shortages, soaring prices and the legacy of Brexit and Covid.
Covid 'spring booster' vaccination sessions planned across Ross-shire
Covid 'spring booster' vaccination sessions planned across Ross-shire
13 May 2022
THE Spring Booster campaign is continuing across NHS Highland with more clinics added for May.
Spring booster jags at Ross-shire pharmacy
Spring booster jags at Ross-shire pharmacy
09 May 2022
Patients living in the Kyle area are being given the option to have their spring booster administered more locally at clinics at the local pharmacy.
Lockdown art project leads to oil painting exhibition for Black Isle man
Lockdown art project leads to oil painting exhibition for Black Isle man
30 April 2022
A Vietnamese barista now living on the Black Isle is to stage his first art exhibition after teaching himself oil painting during lockdown.
Spring Covid-19 booster campaign in the Highlands
Spring Covid-19 booster campaign in the Highlands
27 April 2022
The spring booster campaign is continuing across the NHS Highland area with more clinics added for the month of May.
Long Covid sufferer completes 2022 Etape Loch Ness event
Long Covid sufferer completes 2022 Etape Loch Ness event
25 April 2022
A 63-year-old long Covid sufferer from Northern Ireland has successfully completed the 2022 Etape Loch Ness with the help of oxygen cylinders.
Black Isle business closes as precaution as staff self-isolate
Black Isle business closes as precaution as staff self-isolate
22 April 2022
An acclaimed Black Isle cheese shop will be closed for 10 days as staff self-isolate as a precaution.
Black Isle care home hit by "significant" Covid outbreak
Black Isle care home hit by "significant" Covid outbreak
19 April 2022
A Black Isle nursing home has been hit by a “significant” wave of Covid-related staff absences in the last fortnight.
Bug outbreaks close two wards at Raigmore Hospital
Bug outbreaks close two wards at Raigmore Hospital
15 April 2022
Cases of coronavirus and norovirus have resulted in two wards at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness being closed to new admissions.
Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal
Highland MSP adds 'resign now' call for Prime Minister and Chancellor in Partygate scandal
15 April 2022
Highland MSP Emma Roddick was speaking after they were fined for attending lockdown parties
Warning issued over scam Covid text
Warning issued over scam Covid text
14 April 2022
Unsolicited text message from ‘TestNTrace’ advises recipient they have been a close contact of someone with Omicron
POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?
POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?
14 April 2022
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor settings will become guidance in Scotland from Monday but What do you think?
Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign
Liberal Democrat MP calls on Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to resign
12 April 2022
Jamie Stone said: 'It is time to cut the head from this rotting fish'
NHS Covid jab clinic reopens after floods
NHS Covid jab clinic reopens after floods
07 April 2022
NHS Highland this morning re-opened its vaccination clinic at Eastgate Shopping Centre in the Highland capital following flooding of the premises.
Covid-19 LFD test pick-ups available in several Ross-shire communities next week
Covid-19 LFD test pick-ups available in several Ross-shire communities next week
01 April 2022
People living in or visiting five Ross-shire communities next week will be able to pick up free lateral flow device (LFD) Covid-19 test kits.
'Insurmountable' staffing issues hit Easter Ross secondary
'Insurmountable' staffing issues hit Easter Ross secondary
31 March 2022
'INSURMOUNTABLE' staffing pressures are forcing an Easter Ross school to close to S3 pupils today.
Dates revealed for latest Covid-19 face covering requirements outlined by First Minister
Dates revealed for latest Covid-19 face covering requirements outlined by First Minister
30 March 2022
Facemasks will not be legally mandatory in just a few weeks, Nicola Sturgeon has announced
Tain primary head teacher earns special recognition at unsung heroes event
Tain primary head teacher earns special recognition at unsung heroes event
26 March 2022
A primary school head teacher has received special recognition at an event to acknowledge unsung heroes, NHS and key workers in Tain.
Pop-up Covid-19 test collection points
Pop-up Covid-19 test collection points
25 March 2022
Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests will be available to collect or do on-site in Ross-shire locations next week from Wednesday to Friday.
Highland school closures
Highland school closures
24 March 2022
Highland Council has announced a number of schools which are closed across the region today.