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

05 June 2020
First Minister warns Scotland's economy could take years to recover from Covid-19

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

05 June 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that Scotland’s economy “may not see a return to pre-crisis levels for a number of years.”


UK surpasses the five million Covid-19 test mark

04 June 2020
UK surpasses the five million Covid-19 test mark

UK surpasses the five million Covid-19 test mark

04 June 2020

Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms that they were either 'carried out or posted out'


Residents of Dores hit out over bad behaviour as coronavirus restrictions eased

04 June 2020
Residents of Dores hit out over bad behaviour as coronavirus restrictions eased

Residents of Dores hit out over bad behaviour as coronavirus restrictions eased

04 June 2020

Residents of Dores have claimed they were "under siege" from people flouting social distancing rules after lockdown rules were eased.


Cancer patients to be assessed for treatment anywhere in Scotland

04 June 2020
Cancer patients to be assessed for treatment anywhere in Scotland

Cancer patients to be assessed for treatment anywhere in Scotland

04 June 2020

Health secretary Jeane Freeman has announced clinical need will take precedence as moves are made to restart cancer surgery across the country.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms new Covid-19 health protocols to be in place at UK airports

03 June 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms new Covid-19 health protocols to be in place at UK airports

Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms new Covid-19 health protocols to be in place at UK airports

03 June 2020

He announced the move amid fears of a second peak being triggered by arrivals in the UK


Council told it will get no government cash to plug £100 million budget blackhole

03 June 2020
Council told it will get no government cash to plug £100 million budget blackhole

Council told it will get no government cash to plug £100 million budget blackhole

03 June 2020

According to Highland Council's budget leader the Scottish Government has refused to give any more cash to the local authority.


Four more Covid-19 deaths in the NHS Highland area

03 June 2020
Four more Covid-19 deaths in the NHS Highland area

Four more Covid-19 deaths in the NHS Highland area

03 June 2020

A total of 111 people have died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – an increase of four from a week ago.


UK health secretary says 'black lives matter' as he addresses BAME experience of coronavirus

02 June 2020
UK health secretary says 'black lives matter' as he addresses BAME experience of coronavirus

UK health secretary says 'black lives matter' as he addresses BAME experience of coronavirus

02 June 2020

The UK health secretary has thanked frontline workers from ethnic minorities as a report confirmed coronavirus disproportionately affects them.


First Minister repeats face coverings call as she again asks people to stick to coronavirus guidelines

02 June 2020
First Minister repeats face coverings call as she again asks people to stick to coronavirus guidelines

First Minister repeats face coverings call as she again asks people to stick to coronavirus guidelines

02 June 2020

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


Council needs huge government bailout

02 June 2020
Council needs huge government bailout

Council needs huge government bailout

02 June 2020

Highland Council will lay out a dire assessment of its financial situation tomorrow.


UK health secretary says Covid-19 testing capacity is outstripping demand

01 June 2020
UK health secretary says Covid-19 testing capacity is outstripping demand

UK health secretary says Covid-19 testing capacity is outstripping demand

01 June 2020

The UK health secretary has called on everybody to get tested if they experience Covid-19 symptoms as testing capacity is outstripping demand.


The Scottish Government is being called on to not to leave B&B owners in the dark over Covid-19 financial support

01 June 2020
The Scottish Government is being called on to not to leave B&B owners in the dark over Covid-19 financial support

The Scottish Government is being called on to not to leave B&B owners in the dark over Covid-19 financial support

01 June 2020

MSP Edward Mountain launched a campaign that appeared to win concessions but the government is yet to make an announcement


First Minister warns people must obey coronavirus rules or face a reimposed lockdown

01 June 2020
First Minister warns people must obey coronavirus rules or face a reimposed lockdown

First Minister warns people must obey coronavirus rules or face a reimposed lockdown

01 June 2020

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


Highland Council appoints new education leader

31 May 2020
Highland Council appoints new education leader

Highland Council appoints new education leader

31 May 2020

Highland Council has finally filled its new executive chief officer posts – a year after announcing a restructuring of the senior management team.


The UK records its lowest daily death toll from Covid-19 since March 24

31 May 2020
The UK records its lowest daily death toll from Covid-19 since March 24

The UK records its lowest daily death toll from Covid-19 since March 24

31 May 2020

The UK has seen its lowest number of daily Covid-19 deaths since March 24 according to communities secretary Robert Jenrick.


Controversial housing development plan approved

31 May 2020
Controversial housing development plan approved

Controversial housing development plan approved

31 May 2020

Councillors have approved plans to build 94 houses and flats in Kirkhill.


Live sport can return in England next week

30 May 2020
Live sport can return in England next week

Live sport can return in England next week

30 May 2020

The BBC will broadcast a third of the remaining English premiership games, it has been announced.


First Minister still nervous about easing of lockdown

29 May 2020
First Minister still nervous about easing of lockdown

First Minister still nervous about easing of lockdown

29 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she has “never been prouder of this country” but is still nervous in case people go too far as lockdown is eased.


England to follow Scotland in allowing people to meet in gardens

28 May 2020
England to follow Scotland in allowing people to meet in gardens

England to follow Scotland in allowing people to meet in gardens

28 May 2020

England will join Scotland in allowing different households to meet in private gardens as the Prime Minister claimed his five tests are being met.


Scotland's coronavirus lockdown eased for the first time

28 May 2020
Scotland's coronavirus lockdown eased for the first time

Scotland's coronavirus lockdown eased for the first time

28 May 2020

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


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