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Dounreay pledges £100,000 to help north businesses.

05 June 2020
 Dounreay pledges £100,000 to help north businesses.

Dounreay pledges £100,000 to help north businesses.

05 June 2020

The funding will help north Sutherland and Caithness businesses recover from Covid-19


Far North MSP eases Test and Protect scam call fears

04 June 2020
Far North MSP eases Test and Protect scam call fears

Far North MSP eases Test and Protect scam call fears

04 June 2020

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Gail Ross says the public need have no concerns over scam calls arising from the new contact tracing process.


North tourism operators write again to First Minister calling for clarity on timescale for reopening businesses

31 May 2020
North tourism operators write again to First Minister calling for clarity on timescale for reopening businesses

North tourism operators write again to First Minister calling for clarity on timescale for reopening businesses

31 May 2020

Leading figures in tourism and hospitality across the north Highlands are stepping up their campaign for urgent action from Nicola Sturgeon.


Raigmore Hospital's maternity and Special Baby Care Unit in line for refurbishment after health board secures funding

31 May 2020
Raigmore Hospital's maternity and Special Baby Care Unit in line for refurbishment after health board secures funding

Raigmore Hospital's maternity and Special Baby Care Unit in line for refurbishment after health board secures funding

31 May 2020

The health boards serving Highland and Grampian have secured a further £2.4m from the Scottish Government for maternity and neonatal refurbishment.


Support available to eligible householders whose private water supplies are running dry or need upgrading

28 May 2020
Support available to eligible householders whose private water supplies are running dry or need upgrading

Support available to eligible householders whose private water supplies are running dry or need upgrading

28 May 2020

An emergency scheme has been set up to ensure safe drinking water for householders in the Highlands who rely on a private water supply.


Strathnaver Museum asks public to share stories for digital exhibiton Lost at Sea

28 May 2020
Strathnaver Museum asks public to share stories for digital exhibiton Lost at Sea

Strathnaver Museum asks public to share stories for digital exhibiton Lost at Sea

28 May 2020

Strathnaver Museum is appealing for members of the public to submit their stories about those lost at sea along the north Sutherland coast.


North businesses awarded £56m Covid-19 support

26 May 2020
North businesses awarded £56m Covid-19 support

North businesses awarded £56m Covid-19 support

26 May 2020

A total of £56,286,250 million has now been paid out to 5135 Highland businesses under the Covid-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme.


Far North slimming consultant shares her 'boredom-busting, hope-inspiring and practical tips' to stay healthy and fit in lockdown

24 May 2020
Far North slimming consultant shares her 'boredom-busting, hope-inspiring and practical tips' to stay healthy and fit in lockdown

Far North slimming consultant shares her 'boredom-busting, hope-inspiring and practical tips' to stay healthy and fit in lockdown

24 May 2020

Alison Jackson offers some advice from Slimming World to help everyone stay in good shape physically and mentally through the coronavirus lockdown


High Life Highland facilities to reopen in line with Government roadmap

24 May 2020
High Life Highland facilities to reopen in line with Government roadmap

High Life Highland facilities to reopen in line with Government roadmap

24 May 2020

High Life Highland is looking forward to being able to reopen its facilities in line with Scotland's route map for emerging from the lockdown.


Young people living in Highlands and Islands invited to register for North Atlantic Corona Challenge

24 May 2020
Young people living in Highlands and Islands invited to register for North Atlantic Corona Challenge

Young people living in Highlands and Islands invited to register for North Atlantic Corona Challenge

24 May 2020

Creative young people in the Highlands and Islands are being invited to take part in a 48-hour virtual North Atlantic Corona Challenge next week.


Rural businesses are confident in the future

23 May 2020
Rural businesses are confident in the future

Rural businesses are confident in the future

23 May 2020

More than 90 per cent of rural businesses are confident they can reopen while safely adhering to social distancing measures, according to new survey.


Print makes a comeback as senior citizens' support group posts out newsletters to the digitally unconnected

21 May 2020
Print makes a comeback as senior citizens' support group posts out newsletters to the digitally unconnected

Print makes a comeback as senior citizens' support group posts out newsletters to the digitally unconnected

21 May 2020

A grant from SSEN will help ensure that elderly people who don’t have a computer or smartphone can still keep in touch with latest help and advice.


Definition of wind farm 'extension' called into question

21 May 2020
Definition of wind farm 'extension' called into question

Definition of wind farm 'extension' called into question

21 May 2020

Caithness councillor Matthew Reiss is worried about a "profoundly undemocratic" aspect of the planning system relating to wind farm extensions.


EU nationals in Highlands living in 'legal limbo'

20 May 2020
EU nationals in Highlands living in 'legal limbo'

EU nationals in Highlands living in 'legal limbo'

20 May 2020

Liberal Democrat MP Jamie Stone has backed a call by his party for European Union citizens to be given the automatic right to stay in the UK.


Differences between types of face masks outlined by Highland trading standards staff

20 May 2020
Differences between types of face masks outlined by Highland trading standards staff

Differences between types of face masks outlined by Highland trading standards staff

20 May 2020

Trading standards staff at Highland Council have highlighted the important difference between types of face masks during the coronavirus crisis.


Greenkeeper's bye bye to beard

17 May 2020
Greenkeeper's bye bye to beard

Greenkeeper's bye bye to beard

17 May 2020

Reay Golf Club greenkeeper James Macadie wanted to do something special to raise money for the NHS – so had his beloved beard shaved off.


Funding sought for cycling routes and walking paths across north

16 May 2020
Funding sought for cycling routes and walking paths across north

Funding sought for cycling routes and walking paths across north

16 May 2020

Plans are being drawn up for footpath widening, temporary bike lanes and other safe travel measures around the Highlands in response to coronavirus.


Coronavirus grant aid scheme pays out £48.9m to small businesses in north with further applications invited

16 May 2020
Coronavirus grant aid scheme pays out £48.9m to small businesses in north with further applications invited

Coronavirus grant aid scheme pays out £48.9m to small businesses in north with further applications invited

16 May 2020

The Covid-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme has now paid out £48.9 million to 4359 Highland businesses.


North MSPs urge the third sector to make applications to £10m new fund

15 May 2020
North MSPs urge the third sector to make applications to £10m new fund

North MSPs urge the third sector to make applications to £10m new fund

15 May 2020

North Labour MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart are urging groups in the Highlands and Islands to apply to the £10 million Wellbeing Fund.


Sutherland councillor highlights vital role played by foster families

11 May 2020
Sutherland councillor highlights vital role played by foster families

Sutherland councillor highlights vital role played by foster families

11 May 2020

Foster carers across the Highland Council area have been praised for the "incredible work" they do in protecting and supporting young people.


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