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Covid-19 milestone: First Minister confirms those shielding can meet friends and family both indoors and out

Covid-19 milestone: First Minister confirms those shielding can meet friends and family both indoors and out

Covid-19 milestone: First Minister confirms those shielding can meet friends and family both indoors and out

24 July 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced another major milestone in the coronavirus battle.


Highland Council leader hails 'amazing' response of staff to Covid-19

Highland Council leader hails 'amazing' response of staff to Covid-19

Highland Council leader hails 'amazing' response of staff to Covid-19

24 July 2020

THE 'amazing' response by Highland Council staff to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis will be revealed in a report next week.


Highland Hospice masks 'so popular we could have sold them ten times over'

Highland Hospice masks 'so popular we could have sold them ten times over'

Highland Hospice masks 'so popular we could have sold them ten times over'

24 July 2020

An Easter Ross designer forced to diversify as a result of the coronavirus crisis has dealt a big-hearted boost to Highland Hospice.


Petition launched to save Highland hospital

Petition launched to save Highland hospital

Petition launched to save Highland hospital

23 July 2020

HUNDREDS of people are supporting a campaign to halt the closure of the RNI community hospital after fears over a major change.


Highland leader's heartfelt plea to visitors as tensions rise over antisocial behaviour

Highland leader's heartfelt plea to visitors as tensions rise over antisocial behaviour

Highland leader's heartfelt plea to visitors as tensions rise over antisocial behaviour

23 July 2020

Respect plea to Highland visitors amid spiralling concern over beauty spot littering.


Ross-shire MSP welcomes extra cash to ease return to schools after coronavirus crisis

Ross-shire MSP welcomes extra cash to ease return to schools after coronavirus crisis

Ross-shire MSP welcomes extra cash to ease return to schools after coronavirus crisis

23 July 2020

EXTRA funding to smooth the way for the return of pupils and teachers to schools has been welcomed by a Ross-shire MSP.


Ross-shire recycling centres extend opening hours

Ross-shire recycling centres extend opening hours

Ross-shire recycling centres extend opening hours

23 July 2020

Highland Council is ready to accept more materials at its recycling centres as part of its phased reopening in line with coronavirus restrictions.


NHS Highland area records a fresh case of Covid-19

NHS Highland area records a fresh case of Covid-19

NHS Highland area records a fresh case of Covid-19

23 July 2020

ONE new positive test for Covid-19 has been recorded in the NHS Highland area since yesterday, the daily update has revealed.


Businesses urged to sign up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme ahead of August 3 launch

Businesses urged to sign up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme ahead of August 3 launch

Businesses urged to sign up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme ahead of August 3 launch

23 July 2020

More than 32,000 restaurants across the UK have now signed up to the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.


Harry Gow bakery chain reduces prices on all hot food after VAT cuts

Harry Gow bakery chain reduces prices on all hot food after VAT cuts

Harry Gow bakery chain reduces prices on all hot food after VAT cuts

23 July 2020

A HIGHLAND bakery chain is hoping for an increase in sales as the region emerges from lockdown – after using cuts in VAT to lower prices.


Coronavirus lockdown brings price drop for Highland car owners

Coronavirus lockdown brings price drop for Highland car owners

Coronavirus lockdown brings price drop for Highland car owners

23 July 2020

CAR insurance costs are falling in the Highlands and Islands, with prices dropping by an average £33 during lockdown


Highland Hospice appeals for warehouse volunteers to help process donations

Highland Hospice appeals for warehouse volunteers to help process donations

Highland Hospice appeals for warehouse volunteers to help process donations

23 July 2020

Highland Hospice is on the hunt for volunteers and again ready to accept donations after being inundated.


McDonalds reopens an Highland capital site to dine-in service

McDonalds reopens an Highland capital site to dine-in service

McDonalds reopens an Highland capital site to dine-in service

22 July 2020

BIG MAC fans visiting the Highland capital are again able to tuck into their favourite McDonalds fare while dining in as sit-in service resumed


NHS Highland goes three days without recording fresh Covid-19 cases

NHS Highland goes three days without recording fresh Covid-19 cases

NHS Highland goes three days without recording fresh Covid-19 cases

22 July 2020

SEVENTY-two hours have now passed since the NHS Highland area recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.


Call for Highland businesses to apply for free mentoring programme as lockdown eases

Call for Highland businesses to apply for free mentoring programme as lockdown eases

Call for Highland businesses to apply for free mentoring programme as lockdown eases

22 July 2020

FREE mentoring support is being offered to Highland businesses as they cautiously emerge from the coronavirus lockdown.


No confirmed or suspected deaths from Covid-19 in the Highlands in past week

No confirmed or suspected deaths from Covid-19 in the Highlands in past week

No confirmed or suspected deaths from Covid-19 in the Highlands in past week

22 July 2020

That means the death toll in the north remains at 115 while Scotland as a whole only saw six further deaths


Highlands top list for rural holiday getaways in 2020, says Travelodge

Highlands top list for rural holiday getaways in 2020, says Travelodge

Highlands top list for rural holiday getaways in 2020, says Travelodge

22 July 2020

THE Highlands are the most popular likely rural holiday destination for Scots this summer, new research by hotel giant Travelodge has claimed.


Shock as RNI closure announced by NHS Highland as it prepares for a possible winter Covid-19 spike

Shock as RNI closure announced by NHS Highland as it prepares for a possible winter Covid-19 spike

Shock as RNI closure announced by NHS Highland as it prepares for a possible winter Covid-19 spike

21 July 2020

NHS Highland has confirmed the RNI community hospital is set to close to ready the facility for a potential second wave of Covid-19.


Former Dingwall man jailed after spitting at ambulance crew during coronavirus crisis

Former Dingwall man jailed after spitting at ambulance crew during coronavirus crisis

Former Dingwall man jailed after spitting at ambulance crew during coronavirus crisis

21 July 2020

Ambulance workers who were called to a report of a man having a fit in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis were spat at as they tried to treat him.


Highland antibody testing lab praised by MSP for its leading role

Highland antibody testing lab praised by MSP for its leading role

Highland antibody testing lab praised by MSP for its leading role

21 July 2020

A MEDICAL lab in Inverness has been praised by a Ross-based MSP for its ‘vital contribution’ to antibody testing work following the Covid-19 pandemic.


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