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Bakery to launch delivery service after strong response to virus lockdown closures

Bakery to launch delivery service after strong response to virus lockdown closures

Bakery to launch delivery service after strong response to virus lockdown closures

26 March 2020

POPULAR demand has prompted Harry Gows to introduce deliveries – just a day after it announced the closure of its shops during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Highland coronavirus figures take another jump with seven new cases confirmed

Highland coronavirus figures take another jump with seven new cases confirmed

Highland coronavirus figures take another jump with seven new cases confirmed

26 March 2020

More cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands.


CLAP HANDS: People invited to join in nationwide applause to honour NHS staff

CLAP HANDS: People invited to join in nationwide applause to honour NHS staff

CLAP HANDS: People invited to join in nationwide applause to honour NHS staff

26 March 2020

People in the Highlands are being invited to join in a UK-wide round of applause tonight to honour NHS staff working through the coronavirus outbreak.


Airport closures welcomed by Ross MP

Airport closures welcomed by Ross MP

Airport closures welcomed by Ross MP

26 March 2020

CLOSING Highland airports to all but medical emergency flights has been welcomed by a Ross MP.


Airports will close to scheduled flights to maintain lifeline and essential services

Airports will close to scheduled flights to maintain lifeline and essential services

Airports will close to scheduled flights to maintain lifeline and essential services

26 March 2020

Airports across the Highlands and Islands will close to scheduled flights from Sunday in order to maintain lifeline and essential services.


Recycling centres closed and waste service collections changed during coronavirus

Recycling centres closed and waste service collections changed during coronavirus

Recycling centres closed and waste service collections changed during coronavirus

26 March 2020

Highland Council is reminding people that its recycling centres are closed and garden waste and bulky uplift services have been suspended.


Highland Council issues warning over free school meals scam

Highland Council issues warning over free school meals scam

Highland Council issues warning over free school meals scam

26 March 2020

Highland Council has taken to social media to warn parents of a school meals scam.


Ross-shire MSP hits back after Spectator columnist brands her as a 'ghastly woman'

Ross-shire MSP hits back after Spectator columnist brands her as a 'ghastly woman'

Ross-shire MSP hits back after Spectator columnist brands her as a 'ghastly woman'

26 March 2020

A columnist in a popular political magazine has caused an angry backlash after picking on a Highland MSP.


405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

405,000 people volunteer to help the NHS

26 March 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed 405,000 people have offered their help to the NHS in response to a call made last night.


NHS staff make moving thank you for all of the community-spirited support in the Highlands

NHS staff make moving thank you for all of the community-spirited support in the Highlands

NHS staff make moving thank you for all of the community-spirited support in the Highlands

25 March 2020

COMMUNITY-spirited Highlanders and businesses have been thanked by NHS staff for all of their support during the coronavirus pandemic.


Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

Childcare hubs for key workers set to be launched across the region

25 March 2020

Highland Council is to establish nine hubs to care for the children of key workers who must be able to attend their jobs.


Further growth in number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands

Further growth in number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands

Further growth in number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands

25 March 2020

There has been a marked increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.


Free Highland Council helpline to offer community assistance during coronavirus

Free Highland Council helpline to offer community assistance during coronavirus

Free Highland Council helpline to offer community assistance during coronavirus

25 March 2020

A FREE helpline is being launched by Highland Council to help those seeking assistance or wishing to volunteer during the coronavirus outbreak.


Global Energy sends staff home to contain coronavirus

Global Energy sends staff home to contain coronavirus

Global Energy sends staff home to contain coronavirus

25 March 2020

The company is one of the largest employers in the north with hundreds of staff based in Alness, Invergordon, Nigg and Inverness


Harry Gow closes Highland bakeries indefinitely

Harry Gow closes Highland bakeries indefinitely

Harry Gow closes Highland bakeries indefinitely

25 March 2020

POPULAR Highland baker Harry Gow has closed its local bakeries for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus.


Highland Hospice staff hailed for 'extraordinary' response to 'unprecedented crisis'

Highland Hospice staff hailed for 'extraordinary' response to 'unprecedented crisis'

Highland Hospice staff hailed for 'extraordinary' response to 'unprecedented crisis'

25 March 2020

Highland Hospice staff have been hailed for their "extraordinary" efforts during the coronavirus crisis.


13 coronavirus testing centres being set up across the region

13 coronavirus testing centres being set up across the region

13 coronavirus testing centres being set up across the region

24 March 2020

NHS Highland is setting up 13 specially equipped coronavirus testing centres, including a second one in Inverness.


Tulloch Homes closes down construction sites

Tulloch Homes closes down construction sites

Tulloch Homes closes down construction sites

24 March 2020

After confusion about the status of construction sites in the coronavirus lockdown Tulloch Homes is stopping work on sites from Fife to Easter Ross.


Pharmacist MSP hails role of 'unsung heroes' in coronavirus battle

Pharmacist MSP hails role of 'unsung heroes' in coronavirus battle

Pharmacist MSP hails role of 'unsung heroes' in coronavirus battle

24 March 2020

A Ross-based MSP has welcomed moves that pave the way for pharmacists to perform an enhanced role during the coronavirus outbreak.


'Apply for special business grants to offset virus impact,' MSP urges Ross firms

'Apply for special business grants to offset virus impact,' MSP urges Ross firms

'Apply for special business grants to offset virus impact,' MSP urges Ross firms

24 March 2020

HIGHLAND businesses are being urged to apply for grants to help deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.


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