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Bank's 'shameful' refusal to halt branch closure during lockdown sparks petition

A BANK'S refusal to spare a Ross branch from the axe during the lockdown is "shameful", an MP has said as he launched a petition urging a u-turn.

Scotland to ramp-up personal protective equipment manufacturing as cancer treatment set to restart

Health secretary Jeane Freeman confirmed cancer treatment will be made available based on clinical need anywhere in Scotland

UK government's 'u-turn' on proxy voting does not go far enough, warns MP

A ROSS MP has slammed a partial UK government 'u-turn' for not going far enough to ensure all members are not stopped from voting on business.

Sturgeon repeats face coverings call and issues fresh plea to stick to coronavirus guidelines

The people of Scotland have been called on to start wearing face coverings in all enclosed spaces to protect both themselves and others.

'First Minister' turns heads in Easter Ross town

A FAMILIAR face was on the streets of an Easter Ross town today hammering home a message oft-repeated during the coronavirus lockdown.

MSP demands clarity from government over 'lack of B&B support'

A HIGHLAND MSP has hit out at the Scottish Government for 'failing to deliver' on promises to provide hard-hit B&B owners with an update on support.

'Poxy stubbornness' of Leader of Commons slated by Ross MP in row

A ROSS MP has slammed the move to scrap remote sittings of the House of Commons during the coronavirus lockdown.

First Minister: 'Obey coronavirus rules or risk return of full lockdown'

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could be reimposed, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, warned after reports of widespread ignoring of guidance.

Scotland's coronavirus lockdown eased with call to show 'love, kindness and solidarity'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to obey social distancing and hygiene rules as she confessed to being “nervous” as lockdown is eased.

New guidance for retailers and manufacturers as country moves towards easing coronavirus lockdown

NEW guidance has been published for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely return to work.

IN FULL: Minister's resignation statement

READ Moray MP Douglas Ross' full ministerial resignation statement.

Minister resignation welcomed by Ross MP as Dominic Cummings lockdown breach row deepens

A UK minister's resignation in protest over No 10's handling of the Dominic Cummings lockdown breach row, has been welcomed by Highland politicians.

Boris Johnson's advisor refuses to quit or admit wrongdoing in lockdown breach furore

Asked if he would stay in his role if the clamour for his resignation intensifies he said that is was 'up to the PM'

SNP Highland councillor suspended from the party

SNP councillor suspended from the Highland Council group, over allegations of rule-breaking, while another seeks legal advice.

First Minister says PM's advisor Dominic Cummings should go

Nicola Sturgeon said there was a risk trust between government and the public will be damaged if special adviser Dominic Cummings remains in post.

Ross MP slams Cummings' alleged lockdown breach 'a disgrace that stinks in the nostrils of all decent people'

HIGHLAND MPs have slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defence of aide Dominic Cummings, accused of breaking the Government's own lockdown rules.

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First Minister warns Scotland's economy could take years to recover from Covid-19

Bank's 'shameful' refusal to halt branch closure during lockdown sparks petition

Bank's 'shameful' refusal to halt branch closure during lockdown sparks petition

Scotland to ramp-up personal protective equipment manufacturing as cancer treatment set to restart

Scotland to ramp-up personal protective equipment manufacturing as cancer treatment set to restart

UK government's 'u-turn' on proxy voting does not go far enough, warns MP

UK government's 'u-turn' on proxy voting does not go far enough, warns MP

Sturgeon repeats face coverings call and issues fresh plea to stick to coronavirus guidelines

Sturgeon repeats face coverings call and issues fresh plea to stick to coronavirus guidelines

'First Minister' turns heads in Easter Ross town

'First Minister' turns heads in Easter Ross town

MSP demands clarity from government over 'lack of B&B support'

MSP demands clarity from government over 'lack of B&B support'

'Poxy stubbornness' of Leader of Commons slated by Ross MP in row

'Poxy stubbornness' of Leader of Commons slated by Ross MP in row

First Minister: 'Obey coronavirus rules or risk return of full lockdown'

First Minister: 'Obey coronavirus rules or risk return of full lockdown'

Scotland's coronavirus lockdown eased with call to show 'love, kindness and solidarity'

Scotland's coronavirus lockdown eased with call to show 'love, kindness and solidarity'

New guidance for retailers and manufacturers as country moves towards easing coronavirus lockdown

New guidance for retailers and manufacturers as country moves towards easing coronavirus lockdown

IN FULL: Minister's resignation statement

IN FULL: Minister's resignation statement

Minister resignation welcomed by Ross MP as Dominic Cummings lockdown breach row deepens

Minister resignation welcomed by Ross MP as Dominic Cummings lockdown breach row deepens

Boris Johnson's advisor refuses to quit or admit wrongdoing in lockdown breach furore

Boris Johnson's advisor refuses to quit or admit wrongdoing in lockdown breach furore

SNP Highland councillor suspended from the party

SNP Highland councillor suspended from the party

First Minister says PM's advisor Dominic Cummings should go

First Minister says PM's advisor Dominic Cummings should go

Ross MP slams Cummings' alleged lockdown breach 'a disgrace that stinks in the nostrils of all decent people'

Ross MP slams Cummings' alleged lockdown breach 'a disgrace that stinks in the nostrils of all decent people'

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