Coronavirus - Local News

Community leaders have said that no one should be driving to walk their dogs in Ross-shire.

THE Highland economy has a good chance of recovery if the coronavirus lock-down does not last longer than three months, a top economist has suggested.

An Inverness nurse has revealed she has been diagnosed with the coronavirus – and hopes by speaking out people will take the pandemic seriously.

ROSS-SHIRE theatre buffs missing their regular fix of drama are being invited to a front row seat for a special production tonight.

A HELPLINE set up to help people handle the coronavirus crisis is receiving an average of 200 calls a day, it has emerged.

Highland Council is reminding people that household refuse and recycling collections will be operating over the Easter bank holiday.

FOOD banks up and and down the west coast are set to benefit from the generosity of ferry operator CalMac.

A FURTHER 15 Covid-19 cases have been detected in the Highlands, but the number of patients in the region's hospitals fell slightly.

Local authority calls on people to stay at home and save lives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic

A new fund has been set up to provide grants for community resilience groups that are supporting vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak.

A NATIONAL forestry body has published a series of beautiful pictures from its Highland sites – alongside a spirit-uplifting lockdown message.

Businesses across the Highlands are starting to receive grants via the Covid-19 Business Grant Scheme, Highland Council says.

NEW friendships and ways of ensuring the most vulnerable don’t miss out are being forged in an Easter Ross community tackling the coronavirus crisis.

The government must put plans in place to protect rural communities from an influx of tourists over the Easter weekend, according to John Finnie MSP.

SEVERAL communities in Ross & Cromarty are among those benefitting from a new grant fund helping those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

ONE of Dingwall's most popular play parks has been left without signs warning parents that equipment is off limits to children.

A U-TURN by under-fire holiday let giant Airbnb over lockdown bookings has been praised by a Ross MP, but he insists more still needs to be done.

The head of Highland Home Carers, says its work is essential in making almost 29,000 visits a week to keep people safe during the coronavirus crisis.

Organisers of Belladrum music festival near Beauly are in discussions to avoid postponing or cancelling the annual event.

Highland Hospice has formed a partnership with Highland Home Carers to recruit volunteers to help support those currently being cared for at home.