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£38 million support package for early-stage businesses hit by coronavirus crisis announced by Scottish Government

£38 million support package for early-stage businesses hit by coronavirus crisis announced by Scottish Government

£38 million support package for early-stage businesses hit by coronavirus crisis announced by Scottish Government

12 July 2020

A £38 million support package for innovative early-stage businesses hit by coronavirus has been announced by the Scottish Government.


'When people ask what did you do during the pandemic, you’ll be able to hold your head high!'

'When people ask what did you do during the pandemic, you’ll be able to hold your head high!'

'When people ask what did you do during the pandemic, you’ll be able to hold your head high!'

12 July 2020

A BLACK Isle kiltmaker who turned her hand to making free face masks during the coronavirus pandemic has helped hundreds protect themselves.


Dingwall Post Office hailed for delivering above and beyond during coronavirus crisis

Dingwall Post Office hailed for delivering above and beyond during coronavirus crisis

Dingwall Post Office hailed for delivering above and beyond during coronavirus crisis

12 July 2020

A BUSINESS at the heart of Ross-shire's county town has been hailed for helping hundreds of people get through the coronavirus crisis,


Shopping centres in Highland capital set to reopen doors

Shopping centres in Highland capital set to reopen doors

Shopping centres in Highland capital set to reopen doors

11 July 2020

THE Highland capital is set to see the reopening of its major shopping centres amid the further easing of coronavirus restrictions.


Welcome return of shoppers to major Highland hub

Welcome return of shoppers to major Highland hub

Welcome return of shoppers to major Highland hub

11 July 2020

SHOPPERS are starting to return to the Highland capital


Cromarty volunteers thanked as 15-week coronavirus crisis delivery service draws to a close

Cromarty volunteers thanked as 15-week coronavirus crisis delivery service draws to a close

Cromarty volunteers thanked as 15-week coronavirus crisis delivery service draws to a close

11 July 2020

NEWSPAPER deliveries provided through the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in a Black Isle community will this weekend come to an end.


Wester Ross plea as businesses reopen: 'Be kind, be compassionate. Have patience'

Wester Ross plea as businesses reopen: 'Be kind, be compassionate. Have patience'

Wester Ross plea as businesses reopen: 'Be kind, be compassionate. Have patience'

11 July 2020

CUSTOMERS have been urged to be patient with Wester Ross businesses that are beginning to emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown.


One new registered coronavirus case in Highlands

One new registered coronavirus case in Highlands

One new registered coronavirus case in Highlands

11 July 2020

There has been one additional confirmed case of coronavirus in the Highlands in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


Anger over bus passengers ignoring face coverings rule in Ross-shire

Anger over bus passengers ignoring face coverings rule in Ross-shire

Anger over bus passengers ignoring face coverings rule in Ross-shire

11 July 2020

SERIOUS concerns have been raised about the lack of face masks being worn on service buses in Ross-shire.


Phased reopening of libraries, galleries and museums as High Life Highland reveals 'bounce back' bid

Phased reopening of libraries, galleries and museums as High Life Highland reveals 'bounce back' bid

Phased reopening of libraries, galleries and museums as High Life Highland reveals 'bounce back' bid

11 July 2020

High Life Highland has written to members advising how it will “bounce back” following the Scottish Government's route map to recovery.


Social distancing expert Nessie leads the way with new face mask

Social distancing expert Nessie leads the way with new face mask

Social distancing expert Nessie leads the way with new face mask

11 July 2020

Social distancing expert Nessie becomes a poster girl for face masks.


Welcome windfall for charities thanks to Ross-shire pupils

Welcome windfall for charities thanks to Ross-shire pupils

Welcome windfall for charities thanks to Ross-shire pupils

11 July 2020

CHARITIES offering a lifeline service to vulnerable people have been handed a windfall thanks to the efforts of Ross-shire schoolchildren.


Munlochy Animal Aid thanks Bella's Bargains for latest donation

Munlochy Animal Aid thanks Bella's Bargains for latest donation

Munlochy Animal Aid thanks Bella's Bargains for latest donation

11 July 2020

LOYAL supporter of a Ross-shire animal aid shelter has been thanked for again rising to the occasion.


Ross MP: 'Only unwelcome visitor in these parts is Covid-19'

Ross MP: 'Only unwelcome visitor in these parts is Covid-19'

Ross MP: 'Only unwelcome visitor in these parts is Covid-19'

11 July 2020

ROSS-SHIRE residents gearing up for the return of visitors in a milestone moment in the coronavirus crisis are being urged to keep calm.


First Minister warns against people dropping their guard after rise in new Covid-19 cases

First Minister warns against people dropping their guard after rise in new Covid-19 cases

First Minister warns against people dropping their guard after rise in new Covid-19 cases

10 July 2020

THE Scottish Government will be looking “very closely” at an overnight rise in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19.


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

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

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

10 July 2020

FIVE days have now passed since NHS Highland recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.


Blood bike charity is 'not involved' in coronavirus specimen bag incident

Blood bike charity is 'not involved' in coronavirus specimen bag incident

Blood bike charity is 'not involved' in coronavirus specimen bag incident

10 July 2020

Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes has said it was not transporting a medical bag containing coronavirus test samples found beside the A9 this week.


Highland Council chief justifies Dingwall traffic island as public outcry continues

Highland Council chief justifies Dingwall traffic island as public outcry continues

Highland Council chief justifies Dingwall traffic island as public outcry continues

10 July 2020

CONTENTIOUS traffic island in Ross-shire's county town will be moved – but not removed – in response to a public outcry.


NHS Highland set to change way it transports coronavirus specimen bags as outrage over A9 specimen bag find sparks probe

NHS Highland set to change way it transports coronavirus specimen bags as outrage over A9 specimen bag find sparks probe

NHS Highland set to change way it transports coronavirus specimen bags as outrage over A9 specimen bag find sparks probe

10 July 2020

NHS Highland has insisted coronavirus test samples found on the A9 posed no risk – but has changed the way it will transport them in future.


PICTURES: Dingwall cheers return of beer gardens as coronavirus restrictions are eased

PICTURES: Dingwall cheers return of beer gardens as coronavirus restrictions are eased

PICTURES: Dingwall cheers return of beer gardens as coronavirus restrictions are eased

09 July 2020

DINGWALL pub-goers grabbed a slice of sunshine with their pints this week as the return of beer gardens was cheered.


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