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The branch had been earmarked for closure in what was the latest blow to local businesses seeking banking facilities

In the wake of bullying allegations NHS Highland had been involved in tendering to appoint specialist assistance for its employee-support programme.

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

A HIGHLAND venue has hailed the National Theatre's plans to screen top stage productions for free on Youtube during the coronavirus lockdown.

SPONSORED CONTENT: Begbies Traynor Group gives advice to small businesses in the wake of the escalating coronavirus crisis.

Highland MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed a Scottish Government decision to reverse a proposal to replace trial by jury with trial by a single judge.

AN online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands.

The spending limit for contactless card payments has increased from £30 to £45 across the country.

Openreach is rising to the challenge of keeping the nation connected, despite an 83 per cent increase in daytime use.

Highland Hospice is appealing for a loan of the equipment needed to produce ID cards for essential staff during the coronavirus crisis.

The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) is encouraging households to use online library services during strict social distancing rules.

The government is working to increase supply of ventilators and coronavirus testing, it has claimed.

A local food wholesaler has stepped up to the mark, offering fresh vegetables, fruit and other essentials with its new veg box service.

During the coronavirus pandemic Highland Council Trading Standards has issued consumer advice for travellers on a variety of topics.

FIVE leading mobile phone networks have teamed up to ensure their customers can always access NHS advice.

A NEW £350,000 fund to support communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic is now open for applications.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 51 in the last 24 hours.

A HIGHLAND housing society has announced an instant freeze on planned rent increases for all of its tenants amid the coronavirus outbreak.

A BEAR hunt has been instigated in an Easter Ross community seeking to keep spirits up during the coronavirus lockdown.

PEOPLE are being advised not to deposit unwanted clothing and textiles in charity recycling banks until the coronavirus crisis is over.