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Lifescan in Highland capital weathers pandemic

Lifescan in Highland capital weathers pandemic

Lifescan in Highland capital weathers pandemic

14 January 2022

Accounts for Lifescan in Inverness show although profits and staff numbers down it was not "severely impacted" by Covid.


Last minute closures are damaging to business, says Tain restaurant owner

Last minute closures are damaging to business, says Tain restaurant owner

Last minute closures are damaging to business, says Tain restaurant owner

14 January 2022

The full effects of Covid and temporary closures are still to be felt by the hospitality industry, says the owner of a Tain restaurant.


Visitor restrictions eased at Highland hospitals – with Raigmore set for review next week

Visitor restrictions eased at Highland hospitals – with Raigmore set for review next week

Visitor restrictions eased at Highland hospitals – with Raigmore set for review next week

13 January 2022

A RELAXATION of visiting arrangements at a number of Highland hospitals has been confirmed – though Raigmore remains 'essential visiting' only.


POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

13 January 2022

The vast majority of respondents feel that Prime Minister Boris Johnson should resign according to the latest poll.


POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

12 January 2022

After days of speculation Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted that he did attend the "bring your own booze" party in the Downing Street garden.


MP Jamie Stone tells Boris Johnson he must resign saying 'the jig is up'

MP Jamie Stone tells Boris Johnson he must resign saying 'the jig is up'

MP Jamie Stone tells Boris Johnson he must resign saying 'the jig is up'

12 January 2022

The Easter Ross MP added his voice to calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to quit over the 'partygate' controversy


Hard hit tourism sector to access £9m recovery fund

Hard hit tourism sector to access £9m recovery fund

Hard hit tourism sector to access £9m recovery fund

12 January 2022

Scotland's tourism sector will soon have access to a £9m recovery package designed to ease the impact of public health measures to tackle Omicron.


Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

11 January 2022

But half of those attending events will need to have their vaccine status checked and to have had a booster


Ross County to welcome full house when winter break ends

Ross County to welcome full house when winter break ends

Ross County to welcome full house when winter break ends

11 January 2022

The Scottish Government has confirmed that the cap on outdoor events will be lifted next week, meaning capacity crowds can return to football matches.


PICTURES: New outdoor activity company Wet n Wild makes waves along north Highland coast

PICTURES: New outdoor activity company Wet n Wild makes waves along north Highland coast

PICTURES: New outdoor activity company Wet n Wild makes waves along north Highland coast

11 January 2022

A FLEDGLING company which offers open water and outdoor activities on the north Highland coast is hoping to step things up in 2022.


Vaccination offer take-up in over-75 group tops 95 per cent, Dingwall group reveals after final clinic

Vaccination offer take-up in over-75 group tops 95 per cent, Dingwall group reveals after final clinic

Vaccination offer take-up in over-75 group tops 95 per cent, Dingwall group reveals after final clinic

10 January 2022

A vaccination clinic run in Dingwall went ahead thanks to extra work put in by healthcare staff and valued volunteers.


Staff shortage forces Ross County FC to reduce club shop opening hours

Staff shortage forces Ross County FC to reduce club shop opening hours

Staff shortage forces Ross County FC to reduce club shop opening hours

10 January 2022

Staff shortages have prompted a reduced service at Ross County Football Club's shop.


Ross communities urged not to miss out on local Scottish Government funding

Ross communities urged not to miss out on local Scottish Government funding

Ross communities urged not to miss out on local Scottish Government funding

10 January 2022

Leading councillor Trish Robertson says the cash 'can really give a boost to local projects geographically spread across the Highlands'


Popular Easter Ross seniors' lunch club on hold due to Covid concerns

Popular Easter Ross seniors' lunch club on hold due to Covid concerns

Popular Easter Ross seniors' lunch club on hold due to Covid concerns

10 January 2022

An Easter Ross lunch club is being put on hold for now because of concerns over the coronavirus crisis.


'Christ-march' party plan floated to help firms revisit works nights out as latest Covid-19 wave takes toll

'Christ-march' party plan floated to help firms revisit works nights out as latest Covid-19 wave takes toll

'Christ-march' party plan floated to help firms revisit works nights out as latest Covid-19 wave takes toll

09 January 2022

The latest phase of the Covid-19 crisis has prompted an appeal from a local GP for 'a very honest discussion' in the coming year.


Trip down memory lane keeps the customers coming as Ross antique business marks milestone

Trip down memory lane keeps the customers coming as Ross antique business marks milestone

Trip down memory lane keeps the customers coming as Ross antique business marks milestone

09 January 2022

A well established Dingwall trader is celebrating a decade in business and is looking forward to 2022 with a degree of optimism.


Easter Ross entertainment services company set to fold as Covid restrictions bite hard

Easter Ross entertainment services company set to fold as Covid restrictions bite hard

Easter Ross entertainment services company set to fold as Covid restrictions bite hard

09 January 2022

An award-winning entertainment business built up by an Easter Ross teenager looks set to be the latest victim of the coronavirus crisis.


Easter Ross drop-in clinic for Covid-19 jags

Easter Ross drop-in clinic for Covid-19 jags

Easter Ross drop-in clinic for Covid-19 jags

09 January 2022

An Easter Ross venue will this week host a drop-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic offering first and second jabs and boosters.


Public health chief testing appeal: 'In Highland, cases of Covid-19 are high'

Public health chief testing appeal: 'In Highland, cases of Covid-19 are high'

Public health chief testing appeal: 'In Highland, cases of Covid-19 are high'

07 January 2022

A car park servicing the Tesco store at the Inverness Retail Park will be used for a mobile drop-in test clinic next week.


Four schools in the Highlands closed or partially closed

Four schools in the Highlands closed or partially closed

Four schools in the Highlands closed or partially closed

07 January 2022

Three secondary schools and one nursery in the Highlands remain closed or partially closed today for various reasons.


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