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GP launches hand sanitiser campaign to slow spread of coronavirus in rural communities

GP launches hand sanitiser campaign to slow spread of coronavirus in rural communities

GP launches hand sanitiser campaign to slow spread of coronavirus in rural communities

10 April 2020

A BEAULY and Muir of Ord GP is mounting a campaign to ensure every busy spot in smaller towns and villages has adequate supplies of hand sanitiser.


Scottish coronavirus cases pass 5000 mark as Highland figure rises to 144

Scottish coronavirus cases pass 5000 mark as Highland figure rises to 144

Scottish coronavirus cases pass 5000 mark as Highland figure rises to 144

10 April 2020

SEVEN further cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands, taking the region's total number of known cases to 144.


Dog walkers and country lovers urged to play part in Ross-shire's coronavirus battle

Dog walkers and country lovers urged to play part in Ross-shire's coronavirus battle

Dog walkers and country lovers urged to play part in Ross-shire's coronavirus battle

10 April 2020

Community leaders have said that no one should be driving to walk their dogs in Ross-shire.


Highland nurse says having coronavirus 'feels like being run over by a bus'

Highland nurse says having coronavirus 'feels like being run over by a bus'

Highland nurse says having coronavirus 'feels like being run over by a bus'

09 April 2020

An Inverness nurse has revealed she has been diagnosed with the coronavirus – and hopes by speaking out people will take the pandemic seriously.


Bin collection arrangements over the Easter weekend

Bin collection arrangements over the Easter weekend

Bin collection arrangements over the Easter weekend

09 April 2020

Highland Council is reminding people that household refuse and recycling collections will be operating over the Easter bank holiday.


CalMac donates excess stocks to food banks amid lower demand on its ferries during pandemic

CalMac donates excess stocks to food banks amid lower demand on its ferries during pandemic

CalMac donates excess stocks to food banks amid lower demand on its ferries during pandemic

09 April 2020

FOOD banks up and and down the west coast are set to benefit from the generosity of ferry operator CalMac.


Highland Covid-19 numbers rise 15 as Scotland records 392 fresh cases

Highland Covid-19 numbers rise 15 as Scotland records 392 fresh cases

Highland Covid-19 numbers rise 15 as Scotland records 392 fresh cases

09 April 2020

A FURTHER 15 Covid-19 cases have been detected in the Highlands, but the number of patients in the region's hospitals fell slightly.


PICTURES: Forestry body publishes spirit-lifting images alongside 'stay at home' plea

PICTURES: Forestry body publishes spirit-lifting images alongside 'stay at home' plea

PICTURES: Forestry body publishes spirit-lifting images alongside 'stay at home' plea

09 April 2020

A NATIONAL forestry body has published a series of beautiful pictures from its Highland sites – alongside a spirit-uplifting lockdown message.


MSP says action needed to protect rural communities over Easter

MSP says action needed to protect rural communities over Easter

MSP says action needed to protect rural communities over Easter

09 April 2020

The government must put plans in place to protect rural communities from an influx of tourists over the Easter weekend, according to John Finnie MSP.


North Highland coronavirus grant scheme already aiding several Ross communities

North Highland coronavirus grant scheme already aiding several Ross communities

North Highland coronavirus grant scheme already aiding several Ross communities

09 April 2020

SEVERAL communities in Ross & Cromarty are among those benefitting from a new grant fund helping those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.


Airbnb 'U-turn' over property bookings amid virus lockdown welcomed by MP, but he argues more is needed

Airbnb 'U-turn' over property bookings amid virus lockdown welcomed by MP, but he argues more is needed

Airbnb 'U-turn' over property bookings amid virus lockdown welcomed by MP, but he argues more is needed

09 April 2020

A U-TURN by under-fire holiday let giant Airbnb over lockdown bookings has been praised by a Ross MP, but he insists more still needs to be done.


Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

09 April 2020

Highland Hospice has formed a partnership with Highland Home Carers to recruit volunteers to help support those currently being cared for at home.


Stress-busting hobbies could be key to surviving coronavirus lockdown blues

Stress-busting hobbies could be key to surviving coronavirus lockdown blues

Stress-busting hobbies could be key to surviving coronavirus lockdown blues

08 April 2020

Ideal hobbies to help get through coronavirus lockdown revealed on back of survey flagging stress-busting benefits.


Raigmore Hospital staff keep up spirits with a little dancing

Raigmore Hospital staff keep up spirits with a little dancing

Raigmore Hospital staff keep up spirits with a little dancing

08 April 2020

NHS staff at Raigmore Hospital have been keeping their spirits up during the hectic country-wide coronavirus response ­- with a little dancing.


16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area, official statistics confirm

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area, official statistics confirm

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area, official statistics confirm

08 April 2020

A total of 16 people have died of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland.


More than 60 people in Highland hospitals with suspected coronavirus - and six in intensive care

More than 60 people in Highland hospitals with suspected coronavirus - and six in intensive care

More than 60 people in Highland hospitals with suspected coronavirus - and six in intensive care

08 April 2020

MORE than 60 people were being treated for Covid-19 in Highland hospitals overnight ­– and six were in intensive care.


'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

08 April 2020

"DON'T drive to our forests during the Covid-19 lockdown," the country's forestry organisation has pleaded ahead of the Easter weekend.


MSP calls for rethink of Job Retention Scheme so new employees are not penalised during coronavirus pandemic

MSP calls for rethink of Job Retention Scheme so new employees are not penalised during coronavirus pandemic

MSP calls for rethink of Job Retention Scheme so new employees are not penalised during coronavirus pandemic

07 April 2020

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to end his punishment of new start employees.


Ten new Highland coronavirus cases diagnosed, and Scottish death toll jumps sharply

Ten new Highland coronavirus cases diagnosed, and Scottish death toll jumps sharply

Ten new Highland coronavirus cases diagnosed, and Scottish death toll jumps sharply

07 April 2020

TEN further coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the Highlands in the past 24 hours as the number of new diagnoses in Scotland rose by 268.


VIDEO: Scotland's First Minister answers children's questions about coronavirus

VIDEO: Scotland's First Minister answers children's questions about coronavirus

VIDEO: Scotland's First Minister answers children's questions about coronavirus

07 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has answered questions from children about coronavirus in an effort to address concerns they are facing in these challenging times.


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