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Tourism industry could restart from July 15

Tourism industry could restart from July 15

Tourism industry could restart from July 15

10 June 2020

A provisional date of July 15 has been set for when tourism businesses may be able to resume operations.


MSP wants care home guidelines simplified

MSP wants care home guidelines simplified

MSP wants care home guidelines simplified

10 June 2020

Rhoda Grant feels the rules on end of life visits during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic are not easy to understand.


NHS Highland records no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for second day in a row

NHS Highland records no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for second day in a row

NHS Highland records no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for second day in a row

10 June 2020

THE number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has remained unchanged in the Highlands for the second day in a row.


Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in the Highlands

Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in the Highlands

Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in the Highlands

10 June 2020

Two more deaths from Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, bringing the total so far to 113.


MSP calls for Treasury to grant council a repayment holiday

MSP calls for Treasury to grant council a repayment holiday

MSP calls for Treasury to grant council a repayment holiday

10 June 2020

Green MSP John Finnie has written to the UK Treasury calling for Highland Council to be granted a repayment holiday on a debt it owes.


Owners of care home at centre of fatal outbreak given two more weeks to keep licence

Owners of care home at centre of fatal outbreak given two more weeks to keep licence

Owners of care home at centre of fatal outbreak given two more weeks to keep licence

10 June 2020

THE company running a Skye care home where 10 residents died from Covid-19 have been given two more weeks to keep their operating licence.


125 Frankie and Benny's restaurants could close

125 Frankie and Benny's restaurants could close

125 Frankie and Benny's restaurants could close

10 June 2020

THE owner of Frankie and Benny's plans to close 125 sites across the country, putting up to 3000 jobs at risk.


Call for school meals scheme to continue through the summer

Call for school meals scheme to continue through the summer

Call for school meals scheme to continue through the summer

10 June 2020

Just weeks before the school year ends a call has been made to continue to provide support for vulnerable children throughout the summer break.


WATCH: Zumba teacher shares moves to feelgood song based on Inverness

WATCH: Zumba teacher shares moves to feelgood song based on Inverness

WATCH: Zumba teacher shares moves to feelgood song based on Inverness

10 June 2020

A Zumba teacher wants everyone to learn the moves to feelgood song The Sneck then film themselves to be part of a music video.


Call for free parking in city centre to aid coronavirus recovery

Call for free parking in city centre to aid coronavirus recovery

Call for free parking in city centre to aid coronavirus recovery

09 June 2020

Parking in Inverness city centre should be free to help with the city’s post-coronavirus economic recovery, according to business leaders.


Confirmed Highland cases of Covid-19 remains at 340

Confirmed Highland cases of Covid-19 remains at 340

Confirmed Highland cases of Covid-19 remains at 340

09 June 2020

NO new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands since yesterday, Scottish Government statistics have revealed.


SPONSORED CONTENT: Support the very best of our regional food industry

SPONSORED CONTENT: Support the very best of our regional food industry

SPONSORED CONTENT: Support the very best of our regional food industry

09 June 2020

As we move into the summer months, the UK Government is encouraging us to support the farmers, fishermen and women who put food on our plates.


Highland writers contribute to crime story collection in aid of NHS

Highland writers contribute to crime story collection in aid of NHS

Highland writers contribute to crime story collection in aid of NHS

08 June 2020

Two writers from the Highlands have donated stories to a collection being sold in aid of the NHS.


NHS Highland team supports coronavirus response

NHS Highland team supports coronavirus response

NHS Highland team supports coronavirus response

08 June 2020

Across NHS Highland departments and individuals have changed and adapted how and where they work to support the response to the Covid-19 outbreak.


City centre café closes temporarily

City centre café closes temporarily

City centre café closes temporarily

08 June 2020

A popular café in Inverness city centre has closed for the rest of the month.


One new case of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands

One new case of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands

One new case of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands

08 June 2020

THERE has been a fresh case of Covid-19 confirmed in the NHS Highland area since yesterday.


First Minister 'optimistic' about launching the next stage of easing restrictions

First Minister 'optimistic' about launching the next stage of easing restrictions

First Minister 'optimistic' about launching the next stage of easing restrictions

08 June 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said phase two of easing the lockdown could begin in 10 days’ time if everyone obeys the current lockdown rules.


Council staff share views on lockdown, home working and the future

Council staff share views on lockdown, home working and the future

Council staff share views on lockdown, home working and the future

08 June 2020

Highland Council has been speaking to staff about their wellbeing during the coronavirus lockdown.


Council starts to deliver safe walking and cycling routes

Council starts to deliver safe walking and cycling routes

Council starts to deliver safe walking and cycling routes

08 June 2020

Highland Council is delivering the first in a series of active travel interventions across Highland in response to the coronavirus crisis.


SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: Parent Club is here for parents across Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: Parent Club is here for parents across Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT VIEWPOINT: Parent Club is here for parents across Scotland

08 June 2020

As schools and nurseries prepare to re-open, many parents and carers are facing the summer period trying to keep children motivated and entertained.


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