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Politicians make joint call to visitors 'stay home' during pandemic

Politicians make joint call to visitors 'stay home' during pandemic

Politicians make joint call to visitors 'stay home' during pandemic

24 March 2020

A UNITED front has been put forward by politicians after they joined forces to warn visitors to 'stay home' during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Further rise in number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands

Further rise in number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands

Further rise in number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands

24 March 2020

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


New community support programme to help Ross communities during coronavirus pandemic

New community support programme to help Ross communities during coronavirus pandemic

New community support programme to help Ross communities during coronavirus pandemic

24 March 2020

A NEW support fund has been launched by the brains behind the North Coast 500 to help north Highland communities during the coronavirus pandemic.


Video: County chairman takes on over-70 challenge

Video: County chairman takes on over-70 challenge

Video: County chairman takes on over-70 challenge

24 March 2020

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor has become the latest football figure to attempt the over-70 challenge started by co-manager Steven Ferguson.


Which shops will remain open during coronavirus lockdown?

Which shops will remain open during coronavirus lockdown?

Which shops will remain open during coronavirus lockdown?

24 March 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last night that only "essential" shops will remain open for at least the next three weeks.


Household waste recycling centres close to public in wake of lockdown

Household waste recycling centres close to public in wake of lockdown

Household waste recycling centres close to public in wake of lockdown

24 March 2020

ALL household waste recycling centres in the Highlands have closed to the public with immediate effect following the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.


Deadline extended by council for childcare for key workers

Deadline extended by council for childcare for key workers

Deadline extended by council for childcare for key workers

24 March 2020

Highland Council has extended the deadline for key workers to apply for childcare during the coronavirus crisis.


Sign of the times as Applecross moves to halt coronavirus risk from visitors

Sign of the times as Applecross moves to halt coronavirus risk from visitors

Sign of the times as Applecross moves to halt coronavirus risk from visitors

24 March 2020

MEMBERS of the community of a popular beauty spot in Wester Ross are urging visitors to avoid coming to the area to limit the spread of coronavirus.


Highland public put on alert as police and planners ponder lockdown implications

Highland public put on alert as police and planners ponder lockdown implications

Highland public put on alert as police and planners ponder lockdown implications

24 March 2020

SCHOOL meals provision is the first major casualty of new government lockdown.


Highland public put on alert as emergency planners plot response to lockdown

Highland public put on alert as emergency planners plot response to lockdown

Highland public put on alert as emergency planners plot response to lockdown

23 March 2020

SCHOOL meals provision is the first major casualty of new government lockdown.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines lockdown plan to fight coronavirus as sweeping new measures introduced

Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines lockdown plan to fight coronavirus as sweeping new measures introduced

Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines lockdown plan to fight coronavirus as sweeping new measures introduced

23 March 2020

Gatherings of more than two people will not be allowed in public – with police given powers to enforce new restrictions.


Council issues guidance on bins during coronavirus outbreak

Council issues guidance on bins during coronavirus outbreak

Council issues guidance on bins during coronavirus outbreak

23 March 2020

Special guidance on what do with bins during the coronavirus crisis has been issued by Highland Council.


Village's community-spirit praised as it pulls together to combat virus upheaval

Village's community-spirit praised as it pulls together to combat virus upheaval

Village's community-spirit praised as it pulls together to combat virus upheaval

23 March 2020

INDEFATIGABLE residents of a Ross village have been praised for their community spirit after they pulled together in response to the coronavirus.


Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down

Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down

Non-essential businesses told to close or face being shut down

23 March 2020

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has threatened non-essential businesses with the use of emergency powers if they do not close voluntarily.


Cowie to donate if Staggies complete challenge

Cowie to donate if Staggies complete challenge

Cowie to donate if Staggies complete challenge

23 March 2020

Don Cowie has completed Ross County's over-70 challenge, and will donate £50 to NHS workers for every teammate who follows suit.


Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands rises

Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands rises

Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands rises

23 March 2020

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 12 in the last 24 hours.


Is 'drastic action' needed on supermarket stockpiling in Ross-shire?

Is 'drastic action' needed on supermarket stockpiling in Ross-shire?

Is 'drastic action' needed on supermarket stockpiling in Ross-shire?

23 March 2020

A ROSS-SHIRE MP has joined a cross-party drive for 'drastic action' on stockpiling in supermarkets.


Ferry virus restrictions welcomed by community body

Ferry virus restrictions welcomed by community body

Ferry virus restrictions welcomed by community body

23 March 2020

MOVES to restrict ferry travel between Ross-shire and the islands amid the coronavirus pandemic have been welcomed by community figures.


Tighter ferry travel restrictions to be introduced amid virus pandemic

Tighter ferry travel restrictions to be introduced amid virus pandemic

Tighter ferry travel restrictions to be introduced amid virus pandemic

22 March 2020

STRONGER travel restrictions have been imposed on ferry services in Scotland, amid growing coronavirus concerns.


Parkdean Resorts closes Highland sites after virus criticism - firm to also donate food to local food banks

Parkdean Resorts closes Highland sites after virus criticism - firm to also donate food to local food banks

Parkdean Resorts closes Highland sites after virus criticism - firm to also donate food to local food banks

22 March 2020

A HOLIDAY park operator which was criticised for keeping its sites open during the Covid-19 outbreak is to shut them to the public today (Sunday).


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