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POLL RESULT: Majority in favour of stricter coronavirus restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority in favour of stricter coronavirus restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority in favour of stricter coronavirus restrictions

20 December 2021

The majority of participants agree with the new stricter coronavirus restrictions announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week.


Inverness College UHI minimises access to Inverness campus

Inverness College UHI minimises access to Inverness campus

Inverness College UHI minimises access to Inverness campus

20 December 2021

Inverness College UHI is moving to blended learning in line with colleges across Scotland in response to a sharp rise in the Omicron variant.


We all need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions

We all need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions

We all need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions

19 December 2021

We have a new variant of Covid, but we are seeing the same story of rising infections and the need to take action.


Our Man in Westminster: We can’t take anything for granted during pandemic

Our Man in Westminster: We can’t take anything for granted during pandemic

Our Man in Westminster: We can’t take anything for granted during pandemic

18 December 2021

MP Drew Hendry says 'It resonates with me how particularly sad that has been'


POLL: Do you agree with the stricter Covid-19 measures?

POLL: Do you agree with the stricter Covid-19 measures?

POLL: Do you agree with the stricter Covid-19 measures?

17 December 2021

They were announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday and are aimed at halting the spread of the new Omicron variant.


Drop in availability extended for Highland folk over the age of 30

Drop in availability extended for Highland folk over the age of 30

Drop in availability extended for Highland folk over the age of 30

17 December 2021

Inverness booster Covid clinic today December 17 and tomorrow Saturday 18.


Omicron measures ‘set to hit economy’

Omicron measures ‘set to hit economy’

Omicron measures ‘set to hit economy’

16 December 2021

New restrictions to slow the spread of Omicron will act like “a bucket of iced water” on the festive economy it has been claimed.


The Scottish Government releases guidance for business and confirms £100 million of support is in the pipeline

The Scottish Government releases guidance for business and confirms £100 million of support is in the pipeline

The Scottish Government releases guidance for business and confirms £100 million of support is in the pipeline

16 December 2021

Economy Secretary Kate Forbes says 'We are working to get funding out to businesses as soon as we can but the Treasury must also step-up'


Two of the Highland's most popular bands have cancelled their winter dates

Two of the Highland's most popular bands have cancelled their winter dates

Two of the Highland's most popular bands have cancelled their winter dates

15 December 2021

Mànran has said it was putting loved ones first and cancelling their gig.


Where to get your free lateral flow tests from now until Friday

Where to get your free lateral flow tests from now until Friday

Where to get your free lateral flow tests from now until Friday

15 December 2021

Nairn, Inverness and Dingwall will see free LFD handed out.


Call for furlough scheme to be re-introduced following spread of new Covid variant

Call for furlough scheme to be re-introduced following spread of new Covid variant

Call for furlough scheme to be re-introduced following spread of new Covid variant

15 December 2021

Ariane Burgess urges the UK Government to re-introduce the furlough scheme to help in the fight against the Omicron variant while protecting jobs


Under threat as Omicron Covid-19 variant takes hold

Under threat as Omicron Covid-19 variant takes hold

Under threat as Omicron Covid-19 variant takes hold

14 December 2021

Hospitality venues in Inverness are facing another challenging festive season as bookings start to be impacted by the latest public health advice.


NHS Highland and Highland Council to host pop up Lateral Flow Device collection service.

NHS Highland and Highland Council to host pop up Lateral Flow Device collection service.

NHS Highland and Highland Council to host pop up Lateral Flow Device collection service.

14 December 2021

Read the article to find out where to pick up Lateral Flow testing kits.


New precautions to help halt the spread of Omicron

New precautions to help halt the spread of Omicron

New precautions to help halt the spread of Omicron

14 December 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined new precautions that people should be taking to help stop the spread of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.


Jabs and boosters are the answer to coronavirus crisis

Jabs and boosters are the answer to coronavirus crisis

Jabs and boosters are the answer to coronavirus crisis

13 December 2021

Margaret Keenan may not be a household name but she has just had her anniversary as the first ever patient to be vaccinated against Covid-19.


Two wards in Inverness still closed to new admissions and visiting

Two wards in Inverness still closed to new admissions and visiting

Two wards in Inverness still closed to new admissions and visiting

13 December 2021

Wards 5A and 7A at Raigmore Hospital still closed to new admissions and visiting following the detection of a number of cases of Covid-19.


Parents and carers of Highland pupils are given a Covid update

Parents and carers of Highland pupils are given a Covid update

Parents and carers of Highland pupils are given a Covid update

13 December 2021

Close contacts told to isolate for 10 days regardless of the outcome of a test.


Inverness pub operator warns businesses are 'open in name only' as government warns public against going out

Inverness pub operator warns businesses are 'open in name only' as government warns public against going out

Inverness pub operator warns businesses are 'open in name only' as government warns public against going out

13 December 2021

The operator of one of the oldest pubs in Inverness, the Gellions on Bridge Street, has raised concern about the future of the hospitality sector


Our Man in Holyrood: Support small businesses in the run up to Christmas

Our Man in Holyrood: Support small businesses in the run up to Christmas

Our Man in Holyrood: Support small businesses in the run up to Christmas

11 December 2021

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'I'd encourage you, if you can, to help keep our small shops and businesses open and buy local this festive period'


Raigmore Hospital Ward 5a remains closed

Raigmore Hospital Ward 5a remains closed

Raigmore Hospital Ward 5a remains closed

07 December 2021

Ward 5a at Raigmore Hospital remains closed to new admissions and visiting following the detection of a very small number of cases of Covid-19.


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