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Region's top police officer thanks public as statistics show Highlands and Islands to be one of the most crime free parts of Scotland

12 November 2020
Region's top police officer thanks public as statistics show Highlands and Islands to be one of the most crime free parts of Scotland

Region's top police officer thanks public as statistics show Highlands and Islands to be one of the most crime free parts of Scotland

12 November 2020

The Highlands and Islands’ top police officer has thanked members of the public for their support.


Trunk road closed at Dunbeath after accident

10 November 2020
Trunk road closed at Dunbeath after accident

Trunk road closed at Dunbeath after accident

10 November 2020

The A9 has been closed in both directions at Dunbeath by a road accident this morning.


Highland residents no longer need to colour segregate glass before recycling, announces local authority

09 November 2020
Highland residents no longer need to colour segregate glass before recycling, announces local authority

Highland residents no longer need to colour segregate glass before recycling, announces local authority

09 November 2020

All glass banks at recycling points across the Highland Council area are now accepting any coloured glass bottles and jars.


Draft strategy for the Flow Country goes out to consultation

03 November 2020
Draft strategy for the Flow Country goes out to consultation

Draft strategy for the Flow Country goes out to consultation

03 November 2020

A public consultation has been launched to seek local views on a new draft strategy for the peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland.


Draft strategy for the Flow Country published

03 November 2020
Draft strategy for the Flow Country published

Draft strategy for the Flow Country published

03 November 2020

A public consultation has been launched seeking local views on a new draft strategy for the peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland.


Highland Council leader urges people to follow Covid guidelines – or risk losing more freedoms

02 November 2020
Highland Council leader urges people to follow Covid guidelines – or risk losing more freedoms

Highland Council leader urges people to follow Covid guidelines – or risk losing more freedoms

02 November 2020

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has warned there is no room for complacency over the five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions.


Witches and monsters turn out in force at Melvich

02 November 2020
Witches and monsters turn out in force at Melvich

Witches and monsters turn out in force at Melvich

02 November 2020

PICTURES: Witches, monsters and even a superhero made an appearance as Melvich Primary School pupils got themselves dressed up for Halloween.


Befriending volunteers helping to reduce isolation in the north

02 November 2020
Befriending volunteers helping to reduce isolation in the north

Befriending volunteers helping to reduce isolation in the north

02 November 2020

Volunteer befrienders in the far north have been praised for the innovative way they have responded to the coronavirus pandemic.


NHS Highland staff urged to get flu vaccine

30 October 2020
NHS Highland staff urged to get flu vaccine

NHS Highland staff urged to get flu vaccine

30 October 2020

NHS Highland's staff flu vaccination programme is well under way, with employees across all areas taking the opportunity to get their jab.


Funding package for outdoor education centres welcomed

24 October 2020
Funding package for outdoor education centres welcomed

Funding package for outdoor education centres welcomed

24 October 2020

North politician David Stewart has welcomed a £2 million funding package to help outdoor education centres survive the coronavirus pandemic.


Hoteliers in Sutherland join with others across the country to call for changes to restrictions on guests

21 October 2020
Hoteliers in Sutherland join with others across the country to call for changes to restrictions on guests

Hoteliers in Sutherland join with others across the country to call for changes to restrictions on guests

21 October 2020

Another 100 Scottish hotels, including a number in Caithness and Sutherland, have backed a call for changes to restrictions on guests.


Developers of planned wind farm near Melvich open online exhibition; live Q & A chats will take place next month

21 October 2020
Developers of planned wind farm near Melvich open online exhibition; live Q & A chats will take place next month

Developers of planned wind farm near Melvich open online exhibition; live Q & A chats will take place next month

21 October 2020

Energy firm Statkraft has opened a virtual exhibition to present its final proposals for Ackron Wind Farm, near Melvich.


The Highland Vet to return for second series

16 October 2020
The Highland Vet to return for second series

The Highland Vet to return for second series

16 October 2020

The Highland Vet – which has made TV stars out of the local vets from DS McGregor and Partners – is back for a second series starting on Monday.


First minister make face coverings mandatory in communal workplace areas

16 October 2020
First minister make face coverings mandatory in communal workplace areas

First minister make face coverings mandatory in communal workplace areas

16 October 2020

Face coverings are now mandatory in staff canteens, and the same rule will apply from the start of next week in other communal workplace areas.


Maree Todd confirmed as SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency

16 October 2020
Maree Todd confirmed as SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency

Maree Todd confirmed as SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency

16 October 2020

Maree Todd has been confirmed as the SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross in next year’s Scottish Parliament elections.


Local authority's environmental health team to keep tabs on compliance with hospitality restrictions

11 October 2020
Local authority's environmental health team to keep tabs on compliance with hospitality restrictions

Local authority's environmental health team to keep tabs on compliance with hospitality restrictions

11 October 2020

Environmental health staff will be conducting visits to premises to monitor compliance with the new restrictions imposed on the hospitality sector.


HIE secures £1 million funding towards new visitor centre at Highland Wildlife Park

08 October 2020
HIE secures £1 million funding towards new visitor centre at Highland Wildlife Park

HIE secures £1 million funding towards new visitor centre at Highland Wildlife Park

08 October 2020

A new visitor centre at the Highland Wildlife Park has moved a step closer after £1m of funding was secured by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.


Another lockdown will take 'huge toll' on businesses, warns FSB

07 October 2020
Another lockdown will take 'huge toll' on businesses, warns FSB

Another lockdown will take 'huge toll' on businesses, warns FSB

07 October 2020

Highland business leader David Richardson has warned that another lockdown – even if short-lived – is "the last thing that businesses need".


Highland health chief issues Covid-19 plea as cases rise

06 October 2020
Highland health chief issues Covid-19 plea as cases rise

Highland health chief issues Covid-19 plea as cases rise

06 October 2020

Dr Tim Allison, director of public health at NHS Highland, has urged anyone who has coronavirus symptoms to ensure they self-isolate and book a test.


Newly appointed NHS Highland boss starts work today

05 October 2020
Newly appointed NHS Highland boss starts work today

Newly appointed NHS Highland boss starts work today

05 October 2020

A new chief executive will take the reins at NHS Highland today.


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