Coronavirus - Local News

AN MSP believes “there is light at the end of the tunnel” in the coronavirus pandemic – but stressed Highlanders must follow rules and stay at home.

SEABOARD communities have been urged to help a local council "help those that most need it".

PUPILS at Ross-shire's largest secondary school are being teed up for their "return" to studies.

A GP working to boost the fight against Covid-19 has taken delivery of large volumes of hand sanitiser and refill stations.

PRIMARY school-aged pupils across Ross-shire have been asked to showcase their hand washing by putting their creative skills to the test.

The latest figures take the total number of known cases of coroanvirus in the Highlands to 163.

A TEACHER at an Easter Ross secondary school has been thanked for turning his talents to good use during the coronavirus crisis.

MEMORIES of life under lockdown are set to be preserved for posterity in one Black Isle village.

Coastal businesses and third sector organisations affected by Covid-19 can now benefit from a £7.2 million Scottish Crown Estate fund.

EXTRA programmes will be shown on CBeebies and CBBC ALBA to support children’s learning while we all stay at home to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

STAFF at a Ross-shire library have let readers know they have been placed on furlough and won't be able to respond to emails or phone calls meantime.

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has outlined the range of measures taken by the Scottish Government so far to help businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.

LEADING doctors have called on the UK government to impose a universal 20mph urban speed limit to reduce pressure on the NHS during the pandemic.

PUPILS at a Lochalsh secondary school have been praised for their attitude adapting to the "whole new world" of the coronavirus lockdown.

It is not just the human population in the Highlands that is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic – it is hitting our furry friends as well.

Education expert and former primary school teacher Becky Cranham has some top tips for fun and free activities during lockdown.

The moment coronavirus changed from stories about strangers in foreign lands to an invisible threat lurking on the other side of your front door.

The decision to cancel the show was made following a digital vote by Turriff District Agricultural Association committee members.

AN Ullapool art gallery has launched an online exhibition to entertain people stuck at home during the lockdown.

The Scottish Association for Mental Health has put together a helpful guide for those feeling worried, stressed or anxious about coronavirus.