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Praise for council Covid-19 relief staff

Praise for council Covid-19 relief staff

Praise for council Covid-19 relief staff

02 February 2022

Local authority staff who worked to deliver Covid-19 grants to hard-hit Highland businesses have been praised by a senior councillor.


Experts reveal the facts about Omicron Variant

Experts reveal the facts about Omicron Variant

Experts reveal the facts about Omicron Variant

31 January 2022

Latest COVID-19 variant Omicron is highly infectious and still spreading. It is more important than ever we all get vaccinated.


LFD collection points in the Highlands

LFD collection points in the Highlands

LFD collection points in the Highlands

28 January 2022

Packs of Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests will be distributed from several Highland locations from Monday to Friday next week.


Easing of working from home guidance in Scotland welcomed by business leaders

Easing of working from home guidance in Scotland welcomed by business leaders

Easing of working from home guidance in Scotland welcomed by business leaders

26 January 2022

Business leaders in Inverness have welcomed the news that working from home guidance is to be eased in Scotland from Monday.


There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19

There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19

There’s a legion of help in fight against COVID-19

24 January 2022

There is a legion of volunteers, many veteran Armed Forces personnel, continuing to help with vaccines rollout.


Rapid coronavirus lateral flow device tests available in city retail park

Rapid coronavirus lateral flow device tests available in city retail park

Rapid coronavirus lateral flow device tests available in city retail park

24 January 2022

Free packs of Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests will be distributed from a mobile unit at an Inverness retail park throughout this week.


Leisure Businesses to apply for Covid-19 business grants

Leisure Businesses to apply for Covid-19 business grants

Leisure Businesses to apply for Covid-19 business grants

19 January 2022

Grants of up to £3150 are available to Highland leisure businesses who have been affected by measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant.


Inverness nursery closed by Covid

Inverness nursery closed by Covid

Inverness nursery closed by Covid

18 January 2022

The nursery and childcare section of Duncan Forbes Primary School, Culloden, has been closed by Covid cases.


Raigmore Hospital moves to Level One Visiting

Raigmore Hospital moves to Level One Visiting

Raigmore Hospital moves to Level One Visiting

17 January 2022

This means up to two visitors are able to visit patients. Ward 7C, which remains closed due to a small number of Covid cases, is essential visiting.


Free lateral flow kits available at new pop-up sites

Free lateral flow kits available at new pop-up sites

Free lateral flow kits available at new pop-up sites

17 January 2022

Across the Highland region locals can head to new pop-up sites this week to receive free lateral flow tests and guidance on how to use them.


Health Matters: We all need to be aware of what test to take and when

Health Matters: We all need to be aware of what test to take and when

Health Matters: We all need to be aware of what test to take and when

15 January 2022

TESTING for the Covid virus has been vital in efforts to control the pandemic, writes Dr Tim Allison.


Certain hospitals to move to Level One Visiting

Certain hospitals to move to Level One Visiting

Certain hospitals to move to Level One Visiting

13 January 2022

It affects Caithness General Hospital, Belford Hospital in Fort William, Lorn and Isles Hospital in Oban, and New Craigs Hospital in Inverness.


POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

POLL RESULT: Boris Johnson should resign

13 January 2022

The vast majority of respondents feel that Prime Minister Boris Johnson should resign according to the latest poll.


POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

POLL: Should Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign?

12 January 2022

After days of speculation Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted that he did attend the "bring your own booze" party in the Downing Street garden.


Pandemic hits Orion Group figures

Pandemic hits Orion Group figures

Pandemic hits Orion Group figures

12 January 2022

Inverness recruitment expert Orion Group blames loss before tax on Covid pandemic.


Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

Fans can return to stadia and concerts from Monday in a boost to the Six Nations rugby, football and live music

11 January 2022

But half of those attending events will need to have their vaccine status checked and to have had a booster


Capacity crowds to return at matches from next week

Capacity crowds to return at matches from next week

Capacity crowds to return at matches from next week

11 January 2022

The Scottish Government has confirmed that the cap on outdoor events will be lifted next week, meaning capacity crowds can return to football matches.


Dancers set to take the floor

Dancers set to take the floor

Dancers set to take the floor

11 January 2022

Poppyscotland are to host their Come Dancing event in April after two years of Covid related delays.


Inside Holyrood: No one should be having to choose between heating and eating

Inside Holyrood: No one should be having to choose between heating and eating

Inside Holyrood: No one should be having to choose between heating and eating

10 January 2022

But MSP Rhoda Grant says 'sadly the truth is that tens of thousands of people in Scotland are living in food poverty'


Health Matters: Work in the aftermath of bullying saga will go on in 2022 after 103 apologies and 203 financial payments

Health Matters: Work in the aftermath of bullying saga will go on in 2022 after 103 apologies and 203 financial payments

Health Matters: Work in the aftermath of bullying saga will go on in 2022 after 103 apologies and 203 financial payments

08 January 2022

But NHS Highland HR director Fiona Hogg says there is 'pride' in the progress


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