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Don’t keep us in the dark

12 May 2020
Don’t keep us in the dark

Don’t keep us in the dark

12 May 2020

HIGHLAND Council has come under fire for using the Covid-19 crisis to shut out the public and make decisions behind closed doors.


'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

11 May 2020
'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

11 May 2020

Boris Johnson said people could 'drive to other destinations' while easing measures south of the border.


First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do not apply in Scotland 'yet'

11 May 2020
First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do not apply in Scotland 'yet'

First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do not apply in Scotland 'yet'

11 May 2020

Scotland’s First Minister has stressed that the easing of the lockdown in England does not apply north of the border as yet.


Prime Minister announces relaxation of England's lockdown

10 May 2020
Prime Minister announces relaxation of England's lockdown

Prime Minister announces relaxation of England's lockdown

10 May 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced an easing of the lockdown in England, allowing more travel and a possible return to work for many.


Exercise more than once a day to be allowed from Monday

10 May 2020
Exercise more than once a day to be allowed from Monday

Exercise more than once a day to be allowed from Monday

10 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be allowed to leave their homes for exercise more than once a day from Monday.


One year on – what has changed since publication of explosive NHS Highland bullying report?

09 May 2020
One year on – what has changed since publication of explosive NHS Highland bullying report?

One year on – what has changed since publication of explosive NHS Highland bullying report?

09 May 2020

The publication of the Sturrock Review “shone a light into bullying within NHS Highland”


Council's projected £87.5 million deficit questioned by opposition

08 May 2020
Council's projected £87.5 million deficit questioned by opposition

Council's projected £87.5 million deficit questioned by opposition

08 May 2020

Highland Council is now projecting a budget gap of £87.5 million due to the coronavirus outbreak.


UK edges closer to the 100,000 coronavirus tests a day mark

08 May 2020
UK edges closer to the 100,000 coronavirus tests a day mark

UK edges closer to the 100,000 coronavirus tests a day mark

08 May 2020

Environment secretary George Eustice said the UK carried out 97,029 coronavirus tests in the last 24 hours.


First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says people can draw 'strength and inspiration' from World War 2 generation

08 May 2020
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says people can draw 'strength and inspiration' from World War 2 generation

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says people can draw 'strength and inspiration' from World War 2 generation

08 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “bravery, dedication and idealism” of the World War 2 generation on the anniversary of VE Day.


First Minister says time is not right to ease lockdown

07 May 2020
First Minister says time is not right to ease lockdown

First Minister says time is not right to ease lockdown

07 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not be pressured into rushing Scotland out of lockdown .


UK government starting work towards easing the coronavirus lockdown

06 May 2020
UK government starting work towards easing the coronavirus lockdown

UK government starting work towards easing the coronavirus lockdown

06 May 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to issue a briefing on Sunday about phase two of the crisis


Scotland sees first weekly fall in recorded deaths linked to Covid-19

06 May 2020
Scotland sees first weekly fall in recorded deaths linked to Covid-19

Scotland sees first weekly fall in recorded deaths linked to Covid-19

06 May 2020

Scotland has registered its first weekly fall in deaths linked to Covid-19, according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.


Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises to 88

06 May 2020
Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises to 88

Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises to 88

06 May 2020

A total of 88 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – up from 72 a week ago.


Family finally home after being stranded in Philippines during lockdown

06 May 2020
Family finally home after being stranded in Philippines during lockdown

Family finally home after being stranded in Philippines during lockdown

06 May 2020

An Inverness family are finally home after securing places on a repatriation flight from the Philippines.


UK coronavirus death toll now appears to be highest in Europe

05 May 2020
UK coronavirus death toll now appears to be highest in Europe

UK coronavirus death toll now appears to be highest in Europe

05 May 2020

The UK now has the second most reported Covid-19 deaths in the world and the highest in Europe after surpassing Italy’s toll.


Scottish Government looking at options for lifting lockdown

05 May 2020
Scottish Government looking at options for lifting lockdown

Scottish Government looking at options for lifting lockdown

05 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sketched out how the first stages of easing the lockdown might work, while warning it will not happen soon.


End of 2023 is earliest date for new Inverness prison to be operational

04 May 2020
End of 2023 is earliest date for new Inverness prison to be operational

End of 2023 is earliest date for new Inverness prison to be operational

04 May 2020

The late 2023 date for opening of a new Inverness prison is a step forward for the project which was postponed indefinitely three months ago.


Test, trace and track measures planned for UK to help deal with Covid-19

04 May 2020
Test, trace and track measures planned for UK to help deal with Covid-19

Test, trace and track measures planned for UK to help deal with Covid-19

04 May 2020

A “more targeted lockdown” could be the result of the UK moving towards widespread testing, tracking and tracing of Covid-19.


First Minister discusses test, trace and isolate strategy for Scotland

04 May 2020
First Minister discusses test, trace and isolate strategy for Scotland

First Minister discusses test, trace and isolate strategy for Scotland

04 May 2020

Scotland’s First Minister has announced plans for a test, trace, and isolate (TTI) strategy for combatting the spread of coronavirus.


Consultant battles against virus myths

02 May 2020
Consultant battles against virus myths

Consultant battles against virus myths

02 May 2020

An NHS Highland consultant is taking on fake news circulating off the back of the coronavirus pandemic.


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