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Highlands not yet open for visitors says Green MSP

21 May 2020
Highlands not yet open for visitors says Green MSP

Highlands not yet open for visitors says Green MSP

21 May 2020

Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands Joh Finnie has warned that the Highlands must remain closed to visitors for now.


EasyJet flights to resume at Inverness Airport from next month

21 May 2020
EasyJet flights to resume at Inverness Airport from next month

EasyJet flights to resume at Inverness Airport from next month

21 May 2020

EasyJet has announced flights will restart on June 15 – with all crew and passengers required to wear face masks.


Business agency’s ambitious vision for the Highlands

20 May 2020
Business agency’s ambitious vision for the Highlands

Business agency’s ambitious vision for the Highlands

20 May 2020

Ambition and partnership working will be key to recovery from coronavirus the chairman of HIE believes.


Fortrose Academy smart talkers reach final of national debating contest

19 May 2020
Fortrose Academy smart talkers reach final of national debating contest

Fortrose Academy smart talkers reach final of national debating contest

19 May 2020

Pupils from Fortrose Academy have made it to the final four in this year’s Law Society of Scotland national debating competition.


Reopening of Inverness Burger King proves popular

19 May 2020
Reopening of Inverness Burger King proves popular

Reopening of Inverness Burger King proves popular

19 May 2020

Business has been brisk at the Inverness branch of Burger King, which reopened today.


Poundland at Inverness Shopping Park set to reopen

19 May 2020
Poundland at Inverness Shopping Park set to reopen

Poundland at Inverness Shopping Park set to reopen

19 May 2020

A branch of Poundland in Inverness is among 15 across the UK reopening from tomorrow.


Eden Court head calls for government support for arts sector in the wake of coronavirus

18 May 2020
Eden Court head calls for government support for arts sector in the wake of coronavirus

Eden Court head calls for government support for arts sector in the wake of coronavirus

18 May 2020

The head of Eden Court in Inverness has said government support for Scotland's cultural sector may be required for up to two years or longer.


Return of brown bin service proves popular, council says

18 May 2020
Return of brown bin service proves popular, council says

Return of brown bin service proves popular, council says

18 May 2020

'Extremely high' amount of garden waste left out for collection after Highland Council brown bin service returns.


Possible return of local angling welcomed as Scottish Government signals possible easing of lockdown

18 May 2020
Possible return of local angling welcomed as Scottish Government signals possible easing of lockdown

Possible return of local angling welcomed as Scottish Government signals possible easing of lockdown

18 May 2020

Angling is one of the first sports it is thought may be allowed as Scotland looks to ease lockdown.


Virtual whisky festival raises more than £8000 for cancer charity

18 May 2020
Virtual whisky festival raises more than £8000 for cancer charity

Virtual whisky festival raises more than £8000 for cancer charity

18 May 2020

Tomatin Distillery held a virtual whisky festival to raise much-needed funds for its charity partner, Maggie’s Highlands.


Highland grandmother hits £400,000 mark in stair climb fundraiser

18 May 2020
Highland grandmother hits £400,000 mark in stair climb fundraiser

Highland grandmother hits £400,000 mark in stair climb fundraiser

18 May 2020

A great-grandmother climbing the equivalent of the height of Suilven on her stairs has passed the £400,000 mark with her effort.


UK daily coronavirus death toll drops to lowest level since lockdown began

17 May 2020
UK daily coronavirus death toll drops to lowest level since lockdown began

UK daily coronavirus death toll drops to lowest level since lockdown began

17 May 2020

A total of 170 deaths from Covid-19 were recorded in the UK in the past 24 hours – the lowest daily total since lockdown started.


NHS Highland to test software for coronavirus contact tracers

17 May 2020
NHS Highland to test software for coronavirus contact tracers

NHS Highland to test software for coronavirus contact tracers

17 May 2020

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said NHS Highland will be helping in the next stage of efforts to control the spread of coronavirus.


UK education secretarysays return of pupils to schools in England will be done on a "cautious, phased" basis

16 May 2020
UK education secretarysays return of pupils to schools in England will be done on a "cautious, phased" basis

UK education secretarysays return of pupils to schools in England will be done on a "cautious, phased" basis

16 May 2020

Gavin Williamson said he knows some parents and staff are "very anxious" about reopening schools, but it is in the best interests of children.


Health Secretary dodges question of consequences for teachers in England if they refuse to go back to work

15 May 2020
Health Secretary dodges question of consequences for teachers in England if they refuse to go back to work

Health Secretary dodges question of consequences for teachers in England if they refuse to go back to work

15 May 2020

England is still planning for the return of some classes early next month.


Highland tourism sector demands action from First Minister to protect the industry during the coronavirus pandemic

15 May 2020
Highland tourism sector demands action from First Minister to protect the industry during the coronavirus pandemic

Highland tourism sector demands action from First Minister to protect the industry during the coronavirus pandemic

15 May 2020

Dozens of tourism businesses from across the north Highlands have signed a letter to the First Minister demanding action to support the industry.


MSP launches campaign to help small B&Bs denied access to hardship fund

14 May 2020
MSP launches campaign to help small B&Bs denied access to hardship fund

MSP launches campaign to help small B&Bs denied access to hardship fund

14 May 2020

A Highland MSP has launched a Help Our B&Bs campaign after the Scottish Government rejected his call for amendments to a help fund for businesses.


Council announces new recovery board to plan for life after lockdown

14 May 2020
Council announces new recovery board to plan for life after lockdown

Council announces new recovery board to plan for life after lockdown

14 May 2020

A Highland Council Recovery Board has been established to lead and plan the local authority’s emergence from lockdown.


Council leaders thank volunteers helping the region to keep going during crisis

14 May 2020
Council leaders thank volunteers helping the region to keep going during crisis

Council leaders thank volunteers helping the region to keep going during crisis

14 May 2020

Tribute has been paid to staff and volunteers serving communities across the Highlands during the current public health crisis.


Downing Street coronavirus briefing hears of measures to reopen England's housing market

13 May 2020
Downing Street coronavirus briefing hears of measures to reopen England's housing market

Downing Street coronavirus briefing hears of measures to reopen England's housing market

13 May 2020

The UK government communities secretary has said moves today will help 'renew' the housing market and construction sector in England.


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