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Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

VisitScotland has sent a virtual hug to fans of Scotland with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visits – but not to travel until later.

Union responds as Whyte & Mackay distillery agrees coronavirus wind down

A UNION working to support employees at an Invergordon distillery says it is broadly happy with what has been negotiated with staff.

Safety pledges as Global Energy employees sounded out on return to work at Ross-shire sites

ANXIOUS employees asked to return to work for one of Ross-shire’s most significant employers have been promised stringent safety measures.

£10m fishing support packaged welcomed by Ross-shire MSP

A new £10 million scheme for seafood processors has been welcomed by a local MSP.

'People are panicking and contacting me because they don’t know where else to turn'

VULNERABLE people facing a three-week wait for essential supermarket deliveries are turning to their Ross-shire MSP in desperation.

Charity calls on minister to give blind and partially sighted people better access to online shopping

A national sight loss charity is calling for blind and partially sighted people to be included in the priority group able to access online shopping.

Billing pause for business rate payers in Highlands

Around 19,000 business rate payers in the Highlands will not receive their annual rates bill this month.

Dingwall's Clydesdale bank branch gets a stay of execution amid the Covid-19 pandemic

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

Expert help from Begbies Traynor Group for small businesses during coronavirus crisis

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

Contactless limit in the UK increases to £45

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

Openreach rises to challenge of increase in demand

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

Mobile phone networks provide free access to NHS websites during virus crisis

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

Housing society announces rent increase freeze for tenants in wake of coronavirus

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

Wester Ross aims to become Highlands’ first major sustainable tourism destination

WORK to make Wester Ross the Highlands’ first major sustainable tourism destination was highlighted at a special conference recently.

Cromarty Store to run newspaper delivery service during virus lockdown

A NEWSPAPER delivery service has been set up in Cromarty to help residents maintain social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.

Loganair likely to ask for government support during coronavirus pandemic

THE head of Loganair, which runs a number of Highland flights, said it is likely the firm will be looking for further support.

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Police have power to close businesses as coronavirus battle ramped up

Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

Tourism body sends virtual hug to people during pandemic with new video message

Union responds as Whyte & Mackay distillery agrees coronavirus wind down

Union responds as Whyte & Mackay distillery agrees coronavirus wind down

Safety pledges as Global Energy employees sounded out on return to work at Ross-shire sites

Safety pledges as Global Energy employees sounded out on return to work at Ross-shire sites

£10m fishing support packaged welcomed by Ross-shire MSP

£10m fishing support packaged welcomed by Ross-shire MSP

'People are panicking and contacting me because they don’t know where else to turn'

'People are panicking and contacting me because they don’t know where else to turn'

Charity calls on minister to give blind and partially sighted people better access to online shopping

Charity calls on minister to give blind and partially sighted people better access to online shopping

Billing pause for business rate payers in Highlands

Billing pause for business rate payers in Highlands

Dingwall's Clydesdale bank branch gets a stay of execution amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Dingwall's Clydesdale bank branch gets a stay of execution amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Expert help from Begbies Traynor Group for small businesses during coronavirus crisis

Expert help from Begbies Traynor Group for small businesses during coronavirus crisis

Contactless limit in the UK increases to £45

Contactless limit in the UK increases to £45

Openreach rises to challenge of increase in demand

Openreach rises to challenge of increase in demand

Mobile phone networks provide free access to NHS websites during virus crisis

Mobile phone networks provide free access to NHS websites during virus crisis

Housing society announces rent increase freeze for tenants in wake of coronavirus

Housing society announces rent increase freeze for tenants in wake of coronavirus

Wester Ross aims to become Highlands’ first major sustainable tourism destination

Wester Ross aims to become Highlands’ first major sustainable tourism destination

Cromarty Store to run newspaper delivery service during virus lockdown

Cromarty Store to run newspaper delivery service during virus lockdown

Loganair likely to ask for government support during coronavirus pandemic

Loganair likely to ask for government support during coronavirus pandemic

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