Coronavirus - Local News

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised £750 million of funding for the charity sector across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.

An extra £5.5 million will be provided to community pharmacies across Scotland to help them cope with increased pressures from coronavirus

Decision 'the only sensible option'

Ideal hobbies to help get through coronavirus lockdown revealed on back of survey flagging stress-busting benefits.

NHS staff at Raigmore Hospital have been keeping their spirits up during the hectic country-wide coronavirus response ­- with a little dancing.

A total of 16 people have died of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland.

A Highland MSP has praised residents in the region for following government advice during the coronavirus crisis.

MORE than 60 people were being treated for Covid-19 in Highland hospitals overnight ­– and six were in intensive care.

"DON'T drive to our forests during the Covid-19 lockdown," the country's forestry organisation has pleaded ahead of the Easter weekend.

WORK to improve a Ross-shire accident blackspot where a teenager died isn't being forgotten because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to end his punishment of new start employees.

TEN further coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the Highlands in the past 24 hours as the number of new diagnoses in Scotland rose by 268.

TESCO plans to provide a £30 million package of support to communities, with £500 grants available for groups in Ross-shire and the wider Highlands.

Credit unions across the Highlands and Islands are poised to share in a £20million support package as they battle to help vulnerable families.

Nicola Sturgeon has answered questions from children about coronavirus in an effort to address concerns they are facing in these challenging times.

Highland Council launches revised guidance on behalf of the Scottish Government with grants becoming available for eligible self-catering businesses.

An estate agent hit hard by the coronavirus crisis could miss out on an emergency £10,000 Scottish Government grant after an administrative error.

STUDENTS are having to pay rents for accommodation they do not need.

People working from home are entitled to claim money back from the government – even if they are on a full-time salary.

SELF-catering businesses have been urged to check if they may be eligible for grants of up to £25,000 to help them through the Covid-19 lockdown.