Easier access to your trusted, local news. Subscribe to a digital package and support local news publishing.
SUPPORT US NOW Support us now
Coronavirus - Local News
Survey finds more people are embracing the outdoors post-lockdown
Survey finds more people are embracing the outdoors post-lockdown
20 June 2022
More people are embracing the benefits of walking and spending time outdoors as a result of their experiences during Covid, research has confirmed.
Inverness primary school embraces mental well-being – and raises cash for a good cause
Inverness primary school embraces mental well-being – and raises cash for a good cause
16 June 2022
Pupils at an Inverness primary school have been learning all about mental well-being – and raising cash for a good cause.
Hopes for 'common sense' vaccination programme
Hopes for 'common sense' vaccination programme
07 June 2022
A Nairn community council leader is pressing for Covid vaccinations to be delivered at the local hospital.
Hopes for 'common sense' vaccination programme
Hopes for 'common sense' vaccination programme
07 June 2022
A Nairn community council leader is pressing for Covid vaccinations to be delivered at the local hospital.
Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable
Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable
12 May 2022
One of the sickest Highlanders to survive Covid-19 has made a plea for more compassion to be shown towards the vulnerable with restrictions eased.
Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable
Covid survivor Sarah pleads for more compassion for the vulnerable
11 May 2022
One of the sickest Highlanders to survive Covid-19 has made a plea for more compassion to be shown towards the vulnerable with restrictions eased.
Pressure grows on NHS Highland for Nairn jab rethink
Pressure grows on NHS Highland for Nairn jab rethink
10 May 2022
Pressure is mounting on NHS Highland to reverse a decision to use the Nairn Community & Arts Centre for any future Covid immunisation.
Spring Booster clinics for the Drumnadrochit area
Spring Booster clinics for the Drumnadrochit area
29 April 2022
Patients living in the Drumnadrochit area are being given the option to have their spring booster administered more locally.
Spring Covid-19 booster campaign in the Highlands
Spring Covid-19 booster campaign in the Highlands
27 April 2022
The spring booster campaign is continuing across the NHS Highland area with more clinics added for the month of May.
Nairn Covid jag venue switch row
Nairn Covid jag venue switch row
26 April 2022
Nairn community councils protest to NHS Highland about switching Covid jags from Nairn Hospital to Community and Arts Centre.
Long Covid sufferer completes 2022 Etape Loch Ness event
Long Covid sufferer completes 2022 Etape Loch Ness event
25 April 2022
A 63-year-old long Covid sufferer from Northern Ireland has successfully completed the 2022 Etape Loch Ness with the help of oxygen cylinders.
Black Isle shop closes as Covid precaution as staff self-isolate
Black Isle shop closes as Covid precaution as staff self-isolate
22 April 2022
An acclaimed Black Isle cheese shop will be closed for 10 days as staff self-isolate as a precaution.
Black Isle care home hit by "significant" Covid outbreak
Black Isle care home hit by "significant" Covid outbreak
19 April 2022
A Black Isle nursing home has been hit by a “significant” wave of Covid-related staff absences in the last fortnight.
Nairn gets Covid jag clinics after NHS Highland U-turn
Nairn gets Covid jag clinics after NHS Highland U-turn
18 April 2022
Covid-19 vaccination clinics will be held in Nairn after a change of heart by NHS Highland.
POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?
POLL: Should the law on wearing face coverings be relaxed?
14 April 2022
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor settings will become guidance in Scotland from Monday but What do you think?
Highland Council has warned of a Covid-19 scam
Highland Council has warned of a Covid-19 scam
13 April 2022
A text message scam is circulating in the Highlands, Trading Standards has warned.
MSP EMMA RODDICK: 'Unfair Ofgem surcharges must go'
MSP EMMA RODDICK: 'Unfair Ofgem surcharges must go'
13 April 2022
She argues the UK government must listen to the clamour from the Highlands
Last chance to pick up free LFD Covid-19 tests next week at pop-ups
Last chance to pick up free LFD Covid-19 tests next week at pop-ups
08 April 2022
Next week marks the last time pop up collection points will hand out LFD tests.
Fury as more folk told to 'get jags in the city'
Fury as more folk told to 'get jags in the city'
07 April 2022
Anger has greeted an NHS Highland decision to withdraw vaccination services from Nairn.
Avoiding stress this April
Avoiding stress this April
07 April 2022
Highland Council has suggested a number of ways to reduce stress.
MOST READ
