Politics

Councillor Margaret Davidson says such payments would help many people to bridge the five week delay in processing claims

The Scotland Loves Local scheme aims to help pay for improvements like protective screens, sanitising equipment and PPE

European citizens wishing to continue living in the UK after Brexit are being urged to seek out Highland Council help.

Efforts will also be put into providing better facilities for tourists with possible opportunities for landowners to accommodate motorhomes

All air routes are 'absolutely vital' say Labour team

Inverness Councillor Ron MacWilliam made the call months ago and says the data will help people to take precautions

Edward Mountain said he is now 'deeply concerned' whether the board can deliver on its health and social care obligations

The recovery board said good progress had been made for when the UK exits the EU on December 31

Residents in parts of Scotland worst hit by coronavirus have been urged not to travel to other parts of the country during the half-term holiday.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the changes but some have called for an even more targeted response locally instead of blanket bans

The Scottish Government has set out its response to the recommendations of the Rapid Review of National Qualifications Experience report 2020.

Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés in the Highlands are to be restricted in their sale of alcohol in a bid to drive down Covid infection rates.

But booze can still be sold to outdoor patrons with tougher sanctions coming for those who flout mask wearing and self-isolation guidance

The SNP has called again for the Treasury to turn its Bounce Back Loan Scheme into grants or equity – and write off repayments for struggling firms.

HIGHLAND businesses need further Covid-19 support if the Scottish Government brings in extra virus restrictions, a leading industry figure believes.

He made the calls at the start of the Challenge Poverty Week following a hard hitting report poverty

SIX new cases of Covid-19 have been detected by NHS Highland.

Jamie Halcro Johnston said too many schools were struggling to deliver the curriculum due to staff shortages

REMOVING the whip from an MP who travelled on a train while knowingly infected with Covid-19 was "absolutely right", Inverness's MP has said.

SOME £215 million of returned furlough support cash must be reinvested in extra help for those who have "fallen through the gaps", a local MP insists.