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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.

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

CELEBRATED author Neil Gaiman has been criticised by a Highland MP after flying half-way round the world to self-isolate on Skye.

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

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

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

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

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.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said polling showed widespread agreement with the approach of a gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

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

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

Creative Scotland has announced a programme for organisations to adapt their programming and content to the digital landscape, during Covid-19.

Marie Curie’s famous Blooming Great Tea Party is going virtual this year and the charity needs tea party hosts more than ever.

Transport minister Grant Shapps has said £2 billion is to be invested in transport infrastructure.

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.

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

The First Minister has detailed the range of people eligible for testing as concerns grow about Covid-19 situation in care homes.

The health board will deploy social care management, nursing leadership and direct care to the stricken care home

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