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Insulation work on homes set to restart next week, Highland Council says

Insulation work on homes set to restart next week, Highland Council says

Insulation work on homes set to restart next week, Highland Council says

09 July 2020

WORK on external wall insulation will begin next week across the Highlands, in line with a Scottish construction plan.


Call for swift action to introduce tax break for Scottish house buyers

Call for swift action to introduce tax break for Scottish house buyers

Call for swift action to introduce tax break for Scottish house buyers

09 July 2020

A MOVE to support house buyers has been welcomed by a property expert who said there is now "some urgency" to see the new regime begin.


Tesco stores in Highland capital stop asking customers to use one-way system

Tesco stores in Highland capital stop asking customers to use one-way system

Tesco stores in Highland capital stop asking customers to use one-way system

09 July 2020

Bigger Tesco stores in the Highland capital have stopped asking customers to use a one-way system when shopping.


Scottish Government unveils package to help for home buyers and employment support

Scottish Government unveils package to help for home buyers and employment support

Scottish Government unveils package to help for home buyers and employment support

09 July 2020

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the economy.


List of dates for upcoming lockdown changes

List of dates for upcoming lockdown changes

List of dates for upcoming lockdown changes

09 July 2020

A further easing of lockdown has been announced as cases of coronavirus in Scotland continue to fall – but what can you do and when?


Arts boost with funding package – £97 million to Scotland

Arts boost with funding package – £97 million to Scotland

Arts boost with funding package – £97 million to Scotland

09 July 2020

Plus music taskforce's government message


Continue to avoid crowded places 'like the plague', warns First Minister

Continue to avoid crowded places 'like the plague', warns First Minister

Continue to avoid crowded places 'like the plague', warns First Minister

09 July 2020

Scotland will move into phase three of the route out of lockdown with what the First Minister called “the highest risk changes we have made so far.”


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

09 July 2020

THE Highlands have now gone four days without any further positive tests for Covid-19.


Highland Council flags return of parking charges and enforcement

Highland Council flags return of parking charges and enforcement

Highland Council flags return of parking charges and enforcement

09 July 2020

ENFORCEMENT of waiting restrictions on streets and the reintroduction of pay and display parking charges are being flagged by Highland Council.


Mystery of coronavirus sample bag found on A9 needs urgent investigation, says MP

Mystery of coronavirus sample bag found on A9 needs urgent investigation, says MP

Mystery of coronavirus sample bag found on A9 needs urgent investigation, says MP

09 July 2020

THE mystery discovery of Covid-19 test samples on the side of the A9 needs to be fully investigated and locals must be kept informed, say a local MP.


Dingwall Auction Mart steps up for vital farming sector during coronavirus crisis

Dingwall Auction Mart steps up for vital farming sector during coronavirus crisis

Dingwall Auction Mart steps up for vital farming sector during coronavirus crisis

09 July 2020

ONE of the Ross-shire's most important agricultural hubs has lined up dates for the autumn sales season.


Coronavirus test samples found on A9 near Tain

Coronavirus test samples found on A9 near Tain

Coronavirus test samples found on A9 near Tain

08 July 2020

A BAG carrying Covid-19 test samples was found lying by one of the busiest roads in the Highlands.


Victorian Market to reopen its doors after lockdown closure

Victorian Market to reopen its doors after lockdown closure

Victorian Market to reopen its doors after lockdown closure

08 July 2020

THE Victorian Market in Inverness is to reopen to shoppers from Monday, Highland Council has confirmed.


UK government announces eating out discount scheme for August

UK government announces eating out discount scheme for August

UK government announces eating out discount scheme for August

08 July 2020

The UK government has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to get people to eat out again – picking up half the tab to a maximum of £10.


Ross-shire volunteers praised for coronavirus response as Highland Council committee outlines recovery plans

Ross-shire volunteers praised for coronavirus response as Highland Council committee outlines recovery plans

Ross-shire volunteers praised for coronavirus response as Highland Council committee outlines recovery plans

08 July 2020

THE role Ross-shire volunteers have played during the coronavirus crisis has been praised by local councillors.


Scotland to retain quarantine measures for Spanish travel

Scotland to retain quarantine measures for Spanish travel

Scotland to retain quarantine measures for Spanish travel

08 July 2020

People travelling to or from Spain will have to quarantine on arrival in Scotland it has been announced.


NHS Highland enters third day without fresh Covid-19 tests

NHS Highland enters third day without fresh Covid-19 tests

NHS Highland enters third day without fresh Covid-19 tests

08 July 2020

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


More than 100 jobs on the line at Highland hotel

More than 100 jobs on the line at Highland hotel

More than 100 jobs on the line at Highland hotel

08 July 2020

The Highland tourism sector looks set to suffer another devastating blow.


No new Highland deaths from coronavirus registered in the past week, statistics reveal

No new Highland deaths from coronavirus registered in the past week, statistics reveal

No new Highland deaths from coronavirus registered in the past week, statistics reveal

08 July 2020

No further deaths from coronavirus have been registered in the Highlands over the past seven days.


Highland business leaders call for urgent Covid-19 testing for tourism and hospitality sector

Highland business leaders call for urgent Covid-19 testing for tourism and hospitality sector

Highland business leaders call for urgent Covid-19 testing for tourism and hospitality sector

08 July 2020

URGENT access is needed to Covid-19 testing in the tourism and hospitality sector to protect staff, visitors and communities, tourism leaders warn.


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