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

The Chancellor has outlined plans to taper off the support being given through the furlough scheme.

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.

THE Highlands have reported no freshly-confirmed coronavirus cases for the second day in a row, Scottish Government figures have shown.

HIGHLANDERS looking to continue shopping during the lockdown have made Inverness one of the Scotland's delivery hotspots in recent weeks.

The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad.

The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad.

Anglers are set to return to local river banks after Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed an easing of coronavirus restrictions.

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

NO freshly-confirmed cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the Highlands yesterday.

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

The UK government has launched the country’s test and trace programme, with Scotland earlier announcing its scheme will start tomorrow.

The McDonald's drive-through in Inverness is to re-open next week.

Halfords has re-opened its store in Inverness with extensive social distancing measures in place.

ANOTHER Covid-19 test has come back positive in the Highlands - taking the region's overall total of confirmed coronavirus cases to 337.

Nicola Sturgeon says a continuing downward trend in coronavirus deaths gives encouraging signs ahead of the decision on easing lockdown measures.

A survey of Scottish businesses has revealed 61 per cent fear they will go bust due to the impact of the coronavirus lockdown.

A total of 107 people have died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – an increase of four from a week ago.

Matt Hancock has said Dominic Cummings acted "within the guidleines" – but understands others might disagree.

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