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Police thank Highlanders but urge them to continue to do their bit in coronavirus fight

Police thank Highlanders but urge them to continue to do their bit in coronavirus fight

Police thank Highlanders but urge them to continue to do their bit in coronavirus fight

17 July 2020

POLICE have moved to thank all Highland communities for their "patience and compliance" during lockdown as restrictions begin to ease.


NHS Highland enters sixth day without fresh positive tests for Covid 19

NHS Highland enters sixth day without fresh positive tests for Covid 19

NHS Highland enters sixth day without fresh positive tests for Covid 19

17 July 2020

NO fresh positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded in the NHS Highland area for the past six days.


Ross MSP joins forces with other finance ministers to call for action

Ross MSP joins forces with other finance ministers to call for action

Ross MSP joins forces with other finance ministers to call for action

17 July 2020

FINANCE Ministers from the devolved governments have called on No 10 to ease financial restrictions and help them respond to the Covid-19 crisis.


Highland rail passengers can put a 'brave' face on things with new masks

Highland rail passengers can put a 'brave' face on things with new masks

Highland rail passengers can put a 'brave' face on things with new masks

17 July 2020

Sales of fun designer protectors will aid the Campaign Against Living Miserably


Care home staff member re-tests positive for Covid-19 following earlier hotspot

Care home staff member re-tests positive for Covid-19 following earlier hotspot

Care home staff member re-tests positive for Covid-19 following earlier hotspot

17 July 2020

NHS Highland has confirmed that a member of staff at Home Farm care home in Portree has re-tested positive for Covid-19.


Recommendations made following investigation into coronavirus samples found on A9

Recommendations made following investigation into coronavirus samples found on A9

Recommendations made following investigation into coronavirus samples found on A9

17 July 2020

THE internal investigation into why Covid-19 samples being transported to Inverness were found on the A9 near Dornoch has been completed.


'Outstanding' coronavirus response work in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer, Lochalsh ward acknowledged

'Outstanding' coronavirus response work in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer, Lochalsh ward acknowledged

'Outstanding' coronavirus response work in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer, Lochalsh ward acknowledged

17 July 2020

THE 'outstanding' work being carried out in one of Ross-shire's most geographically dispersed wards during the Covid-19 crisis has been acknowledged.


Volunteers sought to help out at hospital entrances as lockdown eases

Volunteers sought to help out at hospital entrances as lockdown eases

Volunteers sought to help out at hospital entrances as lockdown eases

16 July 2020

NHS Highland is on the hunt for volunteers to assist with screening and directing people at the entrances to its various hospital sites.


New tourism committee launched to help address challenges following lockdown

New tourism committee launched to help address challenges following lockdown

New tourism committee launched to help address challenges following lockdown

16 July 2020

A NEW tourism committee has been set up by Highland Council to address the challenges facing communities as they look to recover from the lockdown.


No physical distancing for school pupils if coronavirus infection rate remains low

No physical distancing for school pupils if coronavirus infection rate remains low

No physical distancing for school pupils if coronavirus infection rate remains low

16 July 2020

EDUCATION Secretary John Swinney has said no physical distancing required for primary or secondary pupils if infection rates remain low


MP backs calls for help for the millions overlooked by UK Covid-19 support

MP backs calls for help for the millions overlooked by UK Covid-19 support

MP backs calls for help for the millions overlooked by UK Covid-19 support

16 July 2020

A ROSS MP has helped submit a major petition calling for support for the millions excluded from the UK government's coronavirus support.


Highlands go five days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

Highlands go five days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

Highlands go five days without fresh positive tests for coronavirus

16 July 2020

FIVE days have now passed since the Highlands recorded their most recent positive test for Covid-19.


MSP in track-and-trace contacts plea to businesses as lockdown eases

MSP in track-and-trace contacts plea to businesses as lockdown eases

MSP in track-and-trace contacts plea to businesses as lockdown eases

16 July 2020

BUSINESSES in Ross-shire have been urged to make sure they comply with all health protection laws as the country emerges from lockdown.


Village shop pays tribute to team of volunteers for delivery help during lockdown

Village shop pays tribute to team of volunteers for delivery help during lockdown

Village shop pays tribute to team of volunteers for delivery help during lockdown

15 July 2020

VOLUNTEERS who helped to deliver thousands of newspapers to protect the vulnerable during the height of the lockdown have been hailed.


Minister thanks ferry staff for Covid-19 efforts

Minister thanks ferry staff for Covid-19 efforts

Minister thanks ferry staff for Covid-19 efforts

15 July 2020

FERRY passengers have been urged to plan ahead when looking to travel on CalMac's network as the tourism sector reopens.


Scotland sees fall in Covid-19 death rate for 11th week in a row

Scotland sees fall in Covid-19 death rate for 11th week in a row

Scotland sees fall in Covid-19 death rate for 11th week in a row

15 July 2020

There have been no new deaths from Covid-19 in the past week in Scotland among people who tested positive for the virus, the First Minister has said.


'Law abiding' biscuits launched by Ashers bakery

'Law abiding' biscuits launched by Ashers bakery

'Law abiding' biscuits launched by Ashers bakery

15 July 2020

Ashers bakery is keeping up with the times with a range of shortbread figures in kilts and face coverings.


Highlands go four days without fresh positive tests for Covid-19

Highlands go four days without fresh positive tests for Covid-19

Highlands go four days without fresh positive tests for Covid-19

15 July 2020

FOUR days have elapsed since NHS Highland recorded its most recent positive test for the Covid-19 virus.


Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

Controversial plans to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands 'should be shelved'

15 July 2020

Highland Council’s depute leader admitted it would be the wrong time to bring in a tax on visitors as the hospitality sector struggles to recover.


'Scottish tourism is facing its biggest challenge in a generation'

'Scottish tourism is facing its biggest challenge in a generation'

'Scottish tourism is facing its biggest challenge in a generation'

15 July 2020

Highlanders can help breathe fresh life into the tourist trade as it reels under the impact of coronavirus.


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