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Ski resorts across the north closed

Ski resorts across the north closed

Ski resorts across the north closed

23 March 2020

All five of Scotland's outdoor ski resorts have closed with immediate effect.


Costa Coffee closes its shops

Costa Coffee closes its shops

Costa Coffee closes its shops

23 March 2020

Costa Coffee has become the latest major chain to announce it is temporarily closing its stores.


McDonald's and Nandos restaurants closed in response to coronavirus

McDonald's and Nandos restaurants closed in response to coronavirus

McDonald's and Nandos restaurants closed in response to coronavirus

23 March 2020

McDonald's is to close all its UK restaurants by the end of today while Nandos says all of its restaurants are already closed "until further notice".


People with a range of health conditions to be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks

People with a range of health conditions to be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks

People with a range of health conditions to be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks

22 March 2020

The latest UK government coronavirus update has outlined plans to ask vulnerable groups to self-isolate for three months.


Tighter ferry travel restrictions to be introduced amid virus pandemic

Tighter ferry travel restrictions to be introduced amid virus pandemic

Tighter ferry travel restrictions to be introduced amid virus pandemic

22 March 2020

STRONGER travel restrictions have been imposed on ferry services in Scotland, amid growing coronavirus concerns.


ITV suspends filming of soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale amid coronavirus outbreak

ITV suspends filming of soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale amid coronavirus outbreak

ITV suspends filming of soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale amid coronavirus outbreak

22 March 2020

ITV has announced filming is to be suspended on popular soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale due to coronavirus.


Parkdean Resorts closes Highland sites after virus criticism - firm to also donate food to local food banks

Parkdean Resorts closes Highland sites after virus criticism - firm to also donate food to local food banks

Parkdean Resorts closes Highland sites after virus criticism - firm to also donate food to local food banks

22 March 2020

A HOLIDAY park operator which was criticised for keeping its sites open during the Covid-19 outbreak is to shut them to the public today (Sunday).


First Minister: 'Life should not feel normal right now'

First Minister: 'Life should not feel normal right now'

First Minister: 'Life should not feel normal right now'

22 March 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on people to examine their behaviour in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.


Scottish pupils who have coursework to complete should NOT attend school during coronavirus crisis

Scottish pupils who have coursework to complete should NOT attend school during coronavirus crisis

Scottish pupils who have coursework to complete should NOT attend school during coronavirus crisis

22 March 2020

Schools are closed and pupils should not be attending even if they have coursework to complete the First Minister has said.


First Minister says people looking to self-isolate in remote areas in Scotland are risking undermining health services

First Minister says people looking to self-isolate in remote areas in Scotland are risking undermining health services

First Minister says people looking to self-isolate in remote areas in Scotland are risking undermining health services

22 March 2020

The First Minister has told owners of tourist accommodation they should not be accepting bookings.


No more coronavirus cases in the Highlands as national figure rises and three more people die

No more coronavirus cases in the Highlands as national figure rises and three more people die

No more coronavirus cases in the Highlands as national figure rises and three more people die

22 March 2020

There have been no more confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.


Highland tourism body urges travellers to keep away amid virus outbreak

Highland tourism body urges travellers to keep away amid virus outbreak

Highland tourism body urges travellers to keep away amid virus outbreak

22 March 2020

A TOP tourism body which promotes travel on one of the Highlands' most famous roads, has urged tourists to stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak.


Police appeal for help to fight against coronavirus

Police appeal for help to fight against coronavirus

Police appeal for help to fight against coronavirus

22 March 2020

Police Scotland is asking employers to consider providing paid leave to members of staff who volunteer as special constables.


Government says shoppers must be 'responsible and think of others'

Government says shoppers must be 'responsible and think of others'

Government says shoppers must be 'responsible and think of others'

21 March 2020

There is no shortage of food in the supply chain the government has said in it its latest daily update.


Two more coronavirus cases in the Highlands as national figures rise by more than 50 and another persons dies

Two more coronavirus cases in the Highlands as national figures rise by more than 50 and another persons dies

Two more coronavirus cases in the Highlands as national figures rise by more than 50 and another persons dies

21 March 2020

There have been two more confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.


Stay informed during coronavirus, says police Chief Constable

Stay informed during coronavirus, says police Chief Constable

Stay informed during coronavirus, says police Chief Constable

21 March 2020

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has issued a statement about the coronavirus situation.


Scottish Government welcomes Treasury wage support during coronavirus crisis

Scottish Government welcomes Treasury wage support during coronavirus crisis

Scottish Government welcomes Treasury wage support during coronavirus crisis

21 March 2020

The Scottish Government has welcomed the significant steps by the UK government to support workers through the economic crisis sparked by coronavirus.


Restaurant and pub closures were 'right thing to do' in virus outbreak, argues top city hotelier

Restaurant and pub closures were 'right thing to do' in virus outbreak, argues top city hotelier

Restaurant and pub closures were 'right thing to do' in virus outbreak, argues top city hotelier

20 March 2020

CLOSING restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs and leisure centres in response to the coronavirus was "the right thing to do", a top Inverness hotel believes.


Health charity to lose £500,000 a month following closure of 45 charity shops amid coronavirus emergency

Health charity to lose £500,000 a month following closure of 45 charity shops amid coronavirus emergency

Health charity to lose £500,000 a month following closure of 45 charity shops amid coronavirus emergency

20 March 2020

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland is closing its 45 shops across the country from 5pm tomorrow because of the coronavirus pandemic.


Chancellor announces an 'unprecedented' spend to save jobs

Chancellor announces an 'unprecedented' spend to save jobs

Chancellor announces an 'unprecedented' spend to save jobs

20 March 2020

Rishi Sunak said it will take a 'collective national effort'


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