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Schools will reopen next month, says First Minister – but gyms stay closed for now

Schools will reopen next month, says First Minister – but gyms stay closed for now

Schools will reopen next month, says First Minister – but gyms stay closed for now

30 July 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says it is "morally and educationally imperative" that schools reopen as soon as possible.


Coronavirus crisis warning to Highland hospitality trade: 'Stick to the rules or risk closure'

Coronavirus crisis warning to Highland hospitality trade: 'Stick to the rules or risk closure'

Coronavirus crisis warning to Highland hospitality trade: 'Stick to the rules or risk closure'

30 July 2020

Highland hospitalitry businesses are being urged to stick with strict hygiene measures and contact tracing – or risk closure.


Wester Ross community's patience tested by 'filthy louts'

Wester Ross community's patience tested by 'filthy louts'

Wester Ross community's patience tested by 'filthy louts'

30 July 2020

A Wester Ross community inundated with visitors since coronavirus restrictions were eased has paid tribute to its "amazing" local volunteers .


A new package of measures to help the crisis hit tourist sector has been welcomed by HIE

A new package of measures to help the crisis hit tourist sector has been welcomed by HIE

A new package of measures to help the crisis hit tourist sector has been welcomed by HIE

29 July 2020

A new tourism support initiative to help Highland hotels has been welcomed.


First Minister: 'We should never underestimate how cruel a virus this can be'

First Minister: 'We should never underestimate how cruel a virus this can be'

First Minister: 'We should never underestimate how cruel a virus this can be'

29 July 2020

The Scottish Government is focused on the successful reopening of schools .


NHS Highland area goes five days without positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland area goes five days without positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland area goes five days without positive tests for Covid-19

29 July 2020

FIVE days have now passed since NHS Highland last recorded any new positive tests for Covid-19, the latest daily update has revealed.


No new deaths from Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area for second week in a row

No new deaths from Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area for second week in a row

No new deaths from Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area for second week in a row

29 July 2020

There have been no new deaths from confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in the last seven days in the NHS Highland area – for the second week in a row.


Bannatyne health club in Inverness could be among gyms forced to close if restrictions are not eased soon, owner says

Bannatyne health club in Inverness could be among gyms forced to close if restrictions are not eased soon, owner says

Bannatyne health club in Inverness could be among gyms forced to close if restrictions are not eased soon, owner says

29 July 2020

Former Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne says he could be forced to close his health clubs in Scotland if they cannot reopen by the end of August.


Highland Line 'close to normal' from Monday

Highland Line 'close to normal' from Monday

Highland Line 'close to normal' from Monday

29 July 2020

Nationally, 'more than 90 per cent' of trains will be running, says ScotRail


Four days since NHS Highland's last positive test for Covid-19

Four days since NHS Highland's last positive test for Covid-19

Four days since NHS Highland's last positive test for Covid-19

28 July 2020

FOUR days have now elapsed since the most recent case of Covid-19 was recorded in the NHS Highland area.


'Think local' plea to Ross-shire residents as businesses reel from coronavirus impact

'Think local' plea to Ross-shire residents as businesses reel from coronavirus impact

'Think local' plea to Ross-shire residents as businesses reel from coronavirus impact

28 July 2020

Ross-shire residents are being urged to think local to help struggling businesses bounce back from the loss of four months worth of trade.


'Virtual Belladrum' outlines programme highlights for Saturday

'Virtual Belladrum' outlines programme highlights for Saturday

'Virtual Belladrum' outlines programme highlights for Saturday

28 July 2020

Colonel Mustard live plus Julia Donaldson reading amongst highlights of virtual Bella programme.


Business leaders welcome 'positive' Easter Ross meeting with Michael Gove

Business leaders welcome 'positive' Easter Ross meeting with Michael Gove

Business leaders welcome 'positive' Easter Ross meeting with Michael Gove

27 July 2020

The Cabinet Officer Minister arrived north after MP Jamie Stone invited him to hear from the sector firsthand


'Garden revolution' makes staycation a simple choice for many, survey finds

'Garden revolution' makes staycation a simple choice for many, survey finds

'Garden revolution' makes staycation a simple choice for many, survey finds

27 July 2020

Holidays could be very close to home for a growing number of Ross residents this year.


Parents urged to claim child benefits so as not to miss out

Parents urged to claim child benefits so as not to miss out

Parents urged to claim child benefits so as not to miss out

27 July 2020

Parents in Ross-shire are being urged to claim child benefit, even if they have not yet been able to register the birth of their newborn.


Tourism businesses in Ross-shire look to 'shoulder season' to make up Covid-19 losses

Tourism businesses in Ross-shire look to 'shoulder season' to make up Covid-19 losses

Tourism businesses in Ross-shire look to 'shoulder season' to make up Covid-19 losses

27 July 2020

AFTER months of lockdown, Ross-shire businesses near one of the world's most popular driving routes are again opening their doors to visitors.


Highland businesswoman gets recognition from Boris Johnson for coronavirus initiative

Highland businesswoman gets recognition from Boris Johnson for coronavirus initiative

Highland businesswoman gets recognition from Boris Johnson for coronavirus initiative

27 July 2020

Janet Turnbull who organised The Big Break Giveaway for NHS has been sent a letter of recognition from the UK's Prime Minister.


Alness summit to hear how UK government 'pulling out all the stops' for Covid recovery

Alness summit to hear how UK government 'pulling out all the stops' for Covid recovery

Alness summit to hear how UK government 'pulling out all the stops' for Covid recovery

27 July 2020

A senior government figure is in Alness today hearing about how businesses in the area are recovering from lockdown.


Invergordon cruise ship season virtually wiped out by coronavirus crisis

Invergordon cruise ship season virtually wiped out by coronavirus crisis

Invergordon cruise ship season virtually wiped out by coronavirus crisis

27 July 2020

Hopes of a record year for cruise ship numbers at the Port of Cromarty Firth have been almost completely wiped out by the coronavirus crisis.


Appeal to parents to register 'lockdown births' in Highland Council area

Appeal to parents to register 'lockdown births' in Highland Council area

Appeal to parents to register 'lockdown births' in Highland Council area

27 July 2020

New parents who haven't yet registered the birth of babies born during lockdown with Highland Council registration officers are being asked to do so.


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