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Carers praised by the boss for continuing hard work during coronavirus crisis

Carers praised by the boss for continuing hard work during coronavirus crisis

The head of Highland Home Carers, says its work is essential in making almost 29,000 visits a week to keep people safe during the coronavirus crisis.

Politicians welcome £5m Covid-19 student support package

Politicians welcome £5m Covid-19 student support package

Politicians welcome £5m Covid-19 student support package

A £5 million package of emergency financial support is being put in place to help Scottish students facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus.

Bus firm provides free travel for NHS staff

Bus firm provides free travel for NHS staff

Bus firm provides free travel for NHS staff

A Highland bus company is offering free travel to NHS staff on its services until further notice.

Charity says new figures show clear dangers of coronavirus for older people

Charity says new figures show clear dangers of coronavirus for older people

Charity says new figures show clear dangers of coronavirus for older people

Age Scotland has reacted to figures released today showing that 60 per cent of all Scottish deaths from Covid-19 were among people aged 75 and over.

Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

Highland health partnership calls for volunteers to help support those being cared for in their homes

Highland Hospice has formed a partnership with Highland Home Carers to recruit volunteers to help support those currently being cared for at home.

Highland MP welcomes further £5.5m funding for local pharmacies

Highland MP welcomes further £5.5m funding for local pharmacies

Highland MP welcomes further £5.5m funding for local pharmacies

Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey MP Drew Hendry praises local pharmacies which are going above and beyond during difficult times.

Woman charged in connection with excessive speeding on the A9

Woman charged in connection with excessive speeding on the A9

Woman charged in connection with excessive speeding on the A9

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a car being driven at significant speeds on the A9 between Inverness and Wick yesterday.

WATCH: Raigmore Hospital staff keep up spirits with a little dancing

WATCH: Raigmore Hospital staff keep up spirits with a little dancing

WATCH: Raigmore Hospital staff keep up spirits with a little dancing

NHS staff at Raigmore Hospital have been keeping their spirits up during the hectic country-wide coronavirus response ­- with a little dancing.

City hotel sends message of support to NHS staff

City hotel sends message of support to NHS staff

City hotel sends message of support to NHS staff

Banners made from bedsheets have appeared hanging from the Jurys Inn in Inverness, as a message of support for NHS staff.

Hair salon donates 3000 pairs of gloves to NHS staff

Hair salon donates 3000 pairs of gloves to NHS staff

Hair salon donates 3000 pairs of gloves to NHS staff

An Inverness hair salon has donated thousands of pairs of protective gloves to frontline NHS staff during the coronavirus outbreak.

More than 60 people in Highland hospitals with suspected coronavirus - and six in intensive care

More than 60 people in Highland hospitals with suspected coronavirus - and six in intensive care

More than 60 people in Highland hospitals with suspected coronavirus - and six in intensive care

MORE than 60 people were being treated for Covid-19 in Highland hospitals overnight ­– and six were in intensive care.

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

A total of 16 people have died of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland.

Green MSP praises majority for following coronavirus advice

Green MSP praises majority for following coronavirus advice

Green MSP praises majority for following coronavirus advice

A Highland MSP has praised residents in the region for following government advice during the coronavirus crisis.

Hotel cries foul after walkers damage gardens

Hotel cries foul after walkers damage gardens

Hotel cries foul after walkers damage gardens

An Inverness hotel is asking the public to stop dumping rubbish and damaging lawns in its grounds after opening up its green space to walkers.

Inverness teacher offered face shields to the local area during coronavirus crisis

Inverness teacher offered face shields to the local area during coronavirus crisis

Inverness teacher offered face shields to the local area during coronavirus crisis

With concerns rising over the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) one Inverness teacher is offering 3D printed plastic face shields.

University releases students from tenancy contracts

University releases students from tenancy contracts

University releases students from tenancy contracts

Students who have left their accommodation in Inverness won't be charged rent from the end of this month.

'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

'Don't drive to forest spots' plea issued by national body as part of coronavirus lockdown

"DON'T drive to our forests during the Covid-19 lockdown," the country's forestry organisation has pleaded ahead of the Easter weekend.

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