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A charity is warning of a crisis in social care for children and young people with disabilities and their families across the Highlands.

RZSS had estimated that it would cost them a further £500,000 if they had not been allowed to welcome visitors until mid-July

The plea comes as the cash-strapped council urgently makes plans to get 50,000 pupils back in full time education

Inverness groups impacted by coronavirus pandemic and in need of support can apply for an emergency grant.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area has risen by 32, according to new Scottish Government figures.

The Nairn site is one of a number across the UK which will not reopen as the organisation plans for easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

Thousands of petals representing refugee lives lost at sea are to be scattered in the River Ness to mark World Refugee Day.

A 90-year-old Highland woman doing a charity fundraising staircase challenge during the coronavirus lockdown has just 10 flights of stairs to go.

Highland Council says work on a walking and cycling rote in the Kinmylies area of Inverness is almost finished.

CHILDCARE provision for key workers could end next month.

Activities included a virtual Sunflower Café in aid of Highland Hospice and an online talent show.

MSP David Stewart has voiced concerns about a potential increase in littering ahead of the expected further lifting of lockdown restrictions.

Preparatory work to resume construction activity on three key school projects has commenced.

The chief executive of Highland Council spoke about preparations for the return of schools when she appeared before a parliamentary committee today.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday that provision for children receiving free meals will continue over the summer holiday period.

Highland Hospice has announced it is accepting donations for its charity shops at its retail warehouse from today.

Thousands of companies have been taking advantage of an unprecedented package of UK Government support to protect jobs and support businesses.

A volunteer group set up to help during lockdown will continue even as restrictions ease.

The team behind several Inverness bars has launched a new service to provide customers with their favourite cocktails while pubs are shut.

Hundreds of individuals and families in need are being helped by a new food hub based in Inverness.