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Hardship fund launched to help newly self-employed

Hardship fund launched to help newly self-employed

Hardship fund launched to help newly self-employed

30 April 2020

From today, newly self-employed individuals who have not been able to get support will be able to apply for a one-off grant of £2000.


WATCH: Lochardil Nursery send happy birthday messages to Colonel Tom Moore

WATCH: Lochardil Nursery send happy birthday messages to Colonel Tom Moore

WATCH: Lochardil Nursery send happy birthday messages to Colonel Tom Moore

30 April 2020

An Inverness nursery has created a video in celebration of Colonel Tom Moore's 100th birthday.


City nursery staying open for children of key workers despite financial challenges

City nursery staying open for children of key workers despite financial challenges

City nursery staying open for children of key workers despite financial challenges

30 April 2020

Busy Bees nursery in Inverness says it wants to keep supporting vulnerable children.


First Minister calls on the country not to risk the progress on tackling spread of coronavirus

First Minister calls on the country not to risk the progress on tackling spread of coronavirus

First Minister calls on the country not to risk the progress on tackling spread of coronavirus

30 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she “really feared” just a few weeks ago that the NHS in Scotland would be overwhelmed by the coronavirus.


Inverness campus closed to leisure traffic

Inverness campus closed to leisure traffic

Inverness campus closed to leisure traffic

30 April 2020

Members of the public visiting Inverness campus for leisure purposes are being told not to bring their cars and to observe social distancing.


Council budget black hole of £80m branded 'ludicrous'

Council budget black hole of £80m branded 'ludicrous'

Council budget black hole of £80m branded 'ludicrous'

30 April 2020

Highland Council's forecast budget black hole of £80 million has been branded "ludicrous".


Runner raises £27,000 for Highland Hospice in his garden

Runner raises £27,000 for Highland Hospice in his garden

Runner raises £27,000 for Highland Hospice in his garden

30 April 2020

A man who ran a marathon in his garden has raised almost six times his original fundraising target for Highland Hospice.


Accountancy firm reports surge in inquiries as Highland businesses fight hard to keep afloat amid coronavirus crisis

Accountancy firm reports surge in inquiries as Highland businesses fight hard to keep afloat amid coronavirus crisis

Accountancy firm reports surge in inquiries as Highland businesses fight hard to keep afloat amid coronavirus crisis

30 April 2020

An accountancy firm says it has been working around the clock to help Highlands firms put continuity plans in place using government schemes.


New timescale for completion of the sale of Inverness Castle's South Tower

New timescale for completion of the sale of Inverness Castle's South Tower

New timescale for completion of the sale of Inverness Castle's South Tower

30 April 2020

Due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak the planned date of the purchase of the tower by Highland Council has been delayed.


Support worker turns quiz master and marathon runner for charity

Support worker turns quiz master and marathon runner for charity

Support worker turns quiz master and marathon runner for charity

30 April 2020

A furloughed worker in Inverness is raising much needed money for charity.


Where to eat for free in Inverness if you are struggling

Where to eat for free in Inverness if you are struggling

Where to eat for free in Inverness if you are struggling

30 April 2020

Three organisations serving up meals for free, or a small donation, during the coronavirus lockdown have published a list of their availability.


Fitness instructor raises cash for food bank

Fitness instructor raises cash for food bank

Fitness instructor raises cash for food bank

30 April 2020

A specialist fitness instructor has raised more than £500 for an Inverness food bank after going online during lockdown.


NHS Highland bosses branded killjoys after banning staff from posting uplifting videos

NHS Highland bosses branded killjoys after banning staff from posting uplifting videos

NHS Highland bosses branded killjoys after banning staff from posting uplifting videos

30 April 2020

Videos of frontline staff dancing have gone viral across the UK but a manager at Raigmore Hospital has called for the practice to stop.


Working from home during coronavirus lockdown

Working from home during coronavirus lockdown

Working from home during coronavirus lockdown

29 April 2020

People are reporting difficulties separating work and home life.


Highland Council forecasting £80 million budget black hole

Highland Council forecasting £80 million budget black hole

Highland Council forecasting £80 million budget black hole

29 April 2020

Highland Council is preparing for a budget gap of over £80 million within the current financial year due to the impact of the coronavirus.


City street is bathed in blue as a thank you to NHS staff

City street is bathed in blue as a thank you to NHS staff

City street is bathed in blue as a thank you to NHS staff

29 April 2020

Residents in an Inverness street have seen their homes turned blue in tribute to NHS staff.


Life in lockdown: Couple facing up to living apart during coronavirus lockdown

Life in lockdown: Couple facing up to living apart during coronavirus lockdown

Life in lockdown: Couple facing up to living apart during coronavirus lockdown

29 April 2020

A couple who found love on the internet have come through a coronavirus battle, but don't know when they might be able to see each other again.


Highland Covid-19 hospital admissions fall 29% but confirmed case numbers rise slightly

Highland Covid-19 hospital admissions fall 29% but confirmed case numbers rise slightly

Highland Covid-19 hospital admissions fall 29% but confirmed case numbers rise slightly

29 April 2020

FOUR further cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands ­– but the number of hospital patients is down almost a third.


Care home deaths reach 39 per cent of all Scotland's coronavirus fatalities

Care home deaths reach 39 per cent of all Scotland's coronavirus fatalities

Care home deaths reach 39 per cent of all Scotland's coronavirus fatalities

29 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the numbers are 'deeply distressing'


Supermarket chain provides face masks for staff safety

Supermarket chain provides face masks for staff safety

Supermarket chain provides face masks for staff safety

29 April 2020

Aldi will provide face masks for staff who want to wear them.


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