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Don't go to the beach! Police remind public of lockdown rules as weather forecast predicts temperature rise

Don't go to the beach! Police remind public of lockdown rules as weather forecast predicts temperature rise

Don't go to the beach! Police remind public of lockdown rules as weather forecast predicts temperature rise

05 April 2020

Police have reminded the public that driving to a beach would be considered a breach of distancing rules.


More than a dozen more Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll increases by 46

More than a dozen more Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll increases by 46

More than a dozen more Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll increases by 46

04 April 2020

Thirteen more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.


Easter Ross couple stranded in India by coronavirus crisis 'desperate' to get home

Easter Ross couple stranded in India by coronavirus crisis 'desperate' to get home

Easter Ross couple stranded in India by coronavirus crisis 'desperate' to get home

04 April 2020

AN Easter Ross couple left stranded in lockdown in India are shocked they have heard nothing from the the UK Government and 'desperate' to get home .


Ross fisherman's catch of the day provides boost for coronavirus frontline staff

Ross fisherman's catch of the day provides boost for coronavirus frontline staff

Ross fisherman's catch of the day provides boost for coronavirus frontline staff

04 April 2020

A Ross prawn fisherman moved by the courage and dedication of frontline NHS workers used his catch of the day to net funds for the coronavirus fight.


Cancer Research UK advice for cancer patients and their families

Cancer Research UK advice for cancer patients and their families

Cancer Research UK advice for cancer patients and their families

03 April 2020

Cancer Research UK is constantly updating its website with information for people with cancer and their families.


Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of month

Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of month

Scotland to ramp-up Covid-19 testing by the end of month

03 April 2020

Scotland is to ramp up capacity for testing for Covid-19 after the largest rise yet in the number of confirmed cases and deaths due to the infection.


Council to provide school meals throughout Easter break

Council to provide school meals throughout Easter break

Council to provide school meals throughout Easter break

03 April 2020

Highland Council will continue to provide school meals through e-vouchers to families throughout what would have been the school Easter break.


NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

NHS Highland urges people not to become complacent about social distancing

03 April 2020

The board medical director Dr Boyd Peters is encouraging people to adhere to guidance, saying it helps stop the spread of Covid-19


'You won't be forgotten during crisis', Highland Council promises remote and rural communities

'You won't be forgotten during crisis', Highland Council promises remote and rural communities

'You won't be forgotten during crisis', Highland Council promises remote and rural communities

03 April 2020

RESIDENTS living in more remote parts of the Highlands will not be forgotten during the coronavirus lockdown, the council has promised.


Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

03 April 2020

VisitScotland has sent a virtual hug to fans of Scotland with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visits – but not to travel until later.


Union responds as Whyte & Mackay distillery agrees coronavirus wind down

Union responds as Whyte & Mackay distillery agrees coronavirus wind down

Union responds as Whyte & Mackay distillery agrees coronavirus wind down

03 April 2020

A UNION working to support employees at an Invergordon distillery says it is broadly happy with what has been negotiated with staff.


Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

Highland MSP on his efforts to live normally while still engaging in 'politics from home'

03 April 2020

Conservative Edward Mountain said having a daily routine and making the effort to contact friends, colleagues and staff helps being on lock down


Seven more registered Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll goes up by 46

Seven more registered Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll goes up by 46

Seven more registered Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll goes up by 46

03 April 2020

Seven more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.


Theatre staff working on new coronavirus helpline praise community-spirit of callers

Theatre staff working on new coronavirus helpline praise community-spirit of callers

Theatre staff working on new coronavirus helpline praise community-spirit of callers

03 April 2020

EDEN Court staff who have been manning Highland Council's new coronavirus helpline have praised the volume of callers ringing up to offer help.


Police chief praises good behaviour as one Covid-19 penalty notice issued in Highlands

Police chief praises good behaviour as one Covid-19 penalty notice issued in Highlands

Police chief praises good behaviour as one Covid-19 penalty notice issued in Highlands

03 April 2020

JUST one fixed penalty notice has been issued by police in the Highlands since they were given new powers to enforce coronavirus lockdown measures.


Safety pledges as Global Energy employees sounded out on return to work at Ross-shire sites

Safety pledges as Global Energy employees sounded out on return to work at Ross-shire sites

Safety pledges as Global Energy employees sounded out on return to work at Ross-shire sites

03 April 2020

ANXIOUS employees asked to return to work for one of Ross-shire’s most significant employers have been promised stringent safety measures.


£10m fishing support packaged welcomed by Ross-shire MSP

£10m fishing support packaged welcomed by Ross-shire MSP

£10m fishing support packaged welcomed by Ross-shire MSP

03 April 2020

A new £10 million scheme for seafood processors has been welcomed by a local MSP.


Ross kids' message: 'When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine!'

Ross kids' message: 'When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine!'

Ross kids' message: 'When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine!'

03 April 2020

CHILDREN across Ross-shire have been putting smiles on faces with heartfelt messages of hope posted in windows across the county.


Iconic Highland landmark turns blue in show of support for NHS staff battling coronavirus

Iconic Highland landmark turns blue in show of support for NHS staff battling coronavirus

Iconic Highland landmark turns blue in show of support for NHS staff battling coronavirus

03 April 2020

The iconic Glenfinnan viaduct joined landmarks across the UK turning blue to show public support for NHS staff treating coronavirus patients.


MSP's 'stay strong' message as emergency legislation passed to tackle coronavirus

MSP's 'stay strong' message as emergency legislation passed to tackle coronavirus

MSP's 'stay strong' message as emergency legislation passed to tackle coronavirus

03 April 2020

A Highland MSP has welcomed the passing of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill which gained unanimous cross-party support in the Scottish Parliament.


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