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World-famous author apologises for 'stupid' 12,000 mile lockdown journey to Skye

19 May 2020
World-famous author apologises for 'stupid' 12,000 mile lockdown journey to Skye

World-famous author apologises for 'stupid' 12,000 mile lockdown journey to Skye

19 May 2020

AUTHOR Neil Gaiman has apologised for doing "something stupid" after he was criticised for travelling from New Zealand to Skye during the lockdown.


New Covid-19 diagnoses end NHS Highland run of three days without freshly-confirmed cases

19 May 2020
New Covid-19 diagnoses end NHS Highland run of three days without freshly-confirmed cases

New Covid-19 diagnoses end NHS Highland run of three days without freshly-confirmed cases

19 May 2020

NEW cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands for the first time since Friday.


Distillery donates 2000 bottles of hand sanitiser in virus fight

19 May 2020
Distillery donates 2000 bottles of hand sanitiser in virus fight

Distillery donates 2000 bottles of hand sanitiser in virus fight

19 May 2020

A BLACK Isle distillery has begun distributing almost 2000 bottles of free hand sanitiser to those most in need in Highland communities.


Bogus callers spark police warning

19 May 2020
Bogus callers spark police warning

Bogus callers spark police warning

19 May 2020

BOGUS callers have been reported in parts of the Highlands, police have warned.


Highland Covid-19 numbers remain unchanged for third day

18 May 2020
Highland Covid-19 numbers remain unchanged for third day

Highland Covid-19 numbers remain unchanged for third day

18 May 2020

NO new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands for the third day in a row.


Sheep worrying sparks police plea for public to act more responsibly

18 May 2020
Sheep worrying sparks police plea for public to act more responsibly

Sheep worrying sparks police plea for public to act more responsibly

18 May 2020

POLICE have urged dog walkers to show more responsibility when exercising during lockdown following incidents of sheep worrying.


Tenth death reported at care home at centre of Covid-19 outbreak on Skye

16 May 2020
Tenth death reported at care home at centre of Covid-19 outbreak on Skye

Tenth death reported at care home at centre of Covid-19 outbreak on Skye

16 May 2020

A THIRD of residents who contracted Covid-19 at a Highland care home have subsequently died,­ after a 10th fatality was reported this morning.


Ninth fatality reported at coronavirus-hit care home

15 May 2020
Ninth fatality reported at coronavirus-hit care home

Ninth fatality reported at coronavirus-hit care home

15 May 2020

MORE than a quarter of all residents at a care home have passed away since a Covid-19 outbreak first hit it.


Health advice leaflet launched after deadly outbreak of Covid-19 at care home

15 May 2020
Health advice leaflet launched after deadly outbreak of Covid-19 at care home

Health advice leaflet launched after deadly outbreak of Covid-19 at care home

15 May 2020

AN information leaflet is being launched by Highland Council to outline support available on Skye after the Covid-19 outbreak at Home Farm care home.


NHS Highland records three further positive tests for Covid-19

15 May 2020
NHS Highland records three further positive tests for Covid-19

NHS Highland records three further positive tests for Covid-19

15 May 2020

THREE further cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area since yesterday – taking the total to 331.


Eighth fatality reported at coronavirus-hit care home

15 May 2020
Eighth fatality reported at coronavirus-hit care home

Eighth fatality reported at coronavirus-hit care home

15 May 2020

NEARLY a quarter of the residents at a coronavirus-hit care home have now died – after reports of an eighth fatality emerged this morning.


Legal action started by Care Inspectorate over care home Covid-19 hotspot

14 May 2020
Legal action started by Care Inspectorate over care home Covid-19 hotspot

Legal action started by Care Inspectorate over care home Covid-19 hotspot

14 May 2020

A CARE home hit by a Covid-19 hotspot in which seven people have died could lose its registration after the Care Inspectorate started legal action.


Confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Highlands rise by four

14 May 2020
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Highlands rise by four

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Highlands rise by four

14 May 2020

FOUR new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area since yesterday.


Residents wake up to People's Postcode Lottery win

14 May 2020
Residents wake up to People's Postcode Lottery win

Residents wake up to People's Postcode Lottery win

14 May 2020

SIX people in North Kessock have received some good news today – they’ve each scooped a cash prize of £1000 thanks to their postcode.


Seventh Covid-19 death reported at Skye care home

13 May 2020
Seventh Covid-19 death reported at Skye care home

Seventh Covid-19 death reported at Skye care home

13 May 2020

A SEVENTH person is reported to have died in a Covid-19 outbreak at a Skye care home.


NHS Highland records no fresh cases of Covid-19

13 May 2020
NHS Highland records no fresh cases of Covid-19

NHS Highland records no fresh cases of Covid-19

13 May 2020

THERE were no newly-confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, official figures have shown.


Covid-19 hospital patient numbers continue fall in Highlands, but two new cases confirmed

12 May 2020
Covid-19 hospital patient numbers continue fall in Highlands, but two new cases confirmed

Covid-19 hospital patient numbers continue fall in Highlands, but two new cases confirmed

12 May 2020

ONLY six Highlanders were in hospital receiving treatment for Covid-19 last night – but two new cases of the virus were confirmed.


'Our survival is at stake': National Trust for Scotland warns of major redundancies and sale of land

12 May 2020
'Our survival is at stake': National Trust for Scotland warns of major redundancies and sale of land

'Our survival is at stake': National Trust for Scotland warns of major redundancies and sale of land

12 May 2020

THE very survival of the National Trust for Scotland is at risk after the Covid-19 pandemic devastated its financial reserves.


Confirmed Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area rise to 322

11 May 2020
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area rise to 322

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area rise to 322

11 May 2020

TWO further cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area overnight.


Bakery to reopen doors after temporary lockdown closure

11 May 2020
Bakery to reopen doors after temporary lockdown closure

Bakery to reopen doors after temporary lockdown closure

11 May 2020

FANS of a bakery's tasty wares will soon have more chances to pick up a loaf – after it announced two further stores will reopen.


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