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Scottish Water gives tips on how to cut water consumption

08 May 2020
Scottish Water gives tips on how to cut water consumption

Scottish Water gives tips on how to cut water consumption

08 May 2020

Householders are being asked to use water more efficiently in and around their homes as they enjoy the good weather and many people work from home.


Gail Ross calls for community to help tackle fly-tipping

07 May 2020
Gail Ross calls for community to help tackle fly-tipping

Gail Ross calls for community to help tackle fly-tipping

07 May 2020

North MSP Gail Ross is asking for the support of the community to crack down on illegal fly-tipping during the coronavirus lockdown.


Highland Council Covid-19 helpline passes 5000 calls handled

07 May 2020
Highland Council Covid-19 helpline passes 5000 calls handled

Highland Council Covid-19 helpline passes 5000 calls handled

07 May 2020

Highland Council’s Covid-19 helpline has now handled more than 5000 calls since being set up on March 25.


Coronavirus is affecting us all but we do not need to go through it alone, says health secretary

06 May 2020
Coronavirus is affecting us all but we do not need to go through it alone, says health secretary

Coronavirus is affecting us all but we do not need to go through it alone, says health secretary

06 May 2020

Jeane Freeman outlines the support available to those dealing with anxiety, fear, uncertainty, anger or sadness during the Covid-19 crisis


Clear Your Head campaign highlights importance of looking after mental and emotional wellbeing

03 May 2020
Clear Your Head campaign highlights importance of looking after mental and emotional wellbeing

Clear Your Head campaign highlights importance of looking after mental and emotional wellbeing

03 May 2020

NHS Highland is highlighting the practical things people can do to help them feel better while staying at home.


Highland Council invites applications to Regeneration Capital Grant Fund

02 May 2020
Highland Council invites applications to Regeneration Capital Grant Fund

Highland Council invites applications to Regeneration Capital Grant Fund

02 May 2020

Highland Council is now accepting applications for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for 2021/22.


North MSP welcomes support for businesses in Highlands

01 May 2020
North MSP welcomes support for businesses in Highlands

North MSP welcomes support for businesses in Highlands

01 May 2020

New figures show that 2793 businesses in the Highlands have received Scottish Government grants to support firms through the coronavirus crisis.


Go online to access wide range of activities from High Life Highland

29 April 2020
Go online to access wide range of activities from High Life Highland

Go online to access wide range of activities from High Life Highland

29 April 2020

High Life Highland has extended its range of services and classes available online, using technology to create new activities during the lockdown.


UHI launches new fund to help students affected by coronavirus

28 April 2020
UHI launches new fund to help students affected by coronavirus

UHI launches new fund to help students affected by coronavirus

28 April 2020

The University of the Highlands and Islands has launched an emergency fund to help students who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis.


Local authority leader thanks employees for doing an 'incredible job' during pandemic

28 April 2020
Local authority leader thanks employees for doing an 'incredible job' during pandemic

Local authority leader thanks employees for doing an 'incredible job' during pandemic

28 April 2020

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has praised the efforts of local authority staff in responding to the Covid-19 emergency.


More than 2300 businesses get council grants

26 April 2020
More than 2300 businesses get council grants

More than 2300 businesses get council grants

26 April 2020

Highland Council's Covid-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme has now paid out £26.89 million to 2341 businesses across the region.


Health service boss says 'model of care' under development to help care home staff

25 April 2020
Health service boss says 'model of care' under development to help care home staff

Health service boss says 'model of care' under development to help care home staff

25 April 2020

North Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has been told that NHS Highland is developing a model that will help care home staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Scottish Crofting Federation survey identifies cash flow as 'a major worry' for crofter

23 April 2020
Scottish Crofting Federation survey identifies cash flow as 'a major worry' for crofter

Scottish Crofting Federation survey identifies cash flow as 'a major worry' for crofter

23 April 2020

Cash flow, labour, contractors, supplies and veterinary care are the main problems being faced by crofters due to Covid-19, according to a survey.


Many businesses in an untenable position, says Caithness business leader

21 April 2020
Many businesses in an untenable position, says Caithness business leader

Many businesses in an untenable position, says Caithness business leader

21 April 2020

Business leader Trudy Morris has voiced concern over the pace of government support for firms that are struggling to cope with the Covid-19 impact.


Local authorities are providing 140,000 children and young people with free school meals

19 April 2020
Local authorities are providing 140,000 children and young people with free school meals

Local authorities are providing 140,000 children and young people with free school meals

19 April 2020

Some 140,000 children and young people across Scotland are being supported with the provision of a free school meal during the coronavirus outbreak.


Power company extends its priority service to those at risk of severe illness from coronavirus

19 April 2020
Power company extends its priority service to those at risk of severe illness from coronavirus

Power company extends its priority service to those at risk of severe illness from coronavirus

19 April 2020

SSEN is extending the support it provides to those most vulnerable by expanding the eligibility of its Priority Services Register.


High demand in north for Covid-19 business grant scheme

18 April 2020
High demand in north for Covid-19 business grant scheme

High demand in north for Covid-19 business grant scheme

18 April 2020

Highland Council is seeing a high demand for its Covid-19 business grant scheme.


'We cannot have one rule for the rich and one for the rest' - MP hits out at second home owners heading to their Highland getaways

16 April 2020
'We cannot have one rule for the rich and one for the rest' - MP hits out at second home owners heading to their Highland getaways

'We cannot have one rule for the rich and one for the rest' - MP hits out at second home owners heading to their Highland getaways

16 April 2020

Jamie Stone has spoken out after reports that visitors have been escaping to their second homes in the Highlands during the coronavirus pandemic.


North MSP pays tribute to frontline workers

14 April 2020
North MSP pays tribute to frontline workers

North MSP pays tribute to frontline workers

14 April 2020

North MSP Maree Todd has paid tribute to the dedicated key workers who are proving to be "an absolute lifeline" during the coronavirus emergency.


Scottish Government widens scope of Crown Estate fund in order to support struggling coastal enterprises

13 April 2020
Scottish Government widens scope of Crown Estate fund in order to support struggling coastal enterprises

Scottish Government widens scope of Crown Estate fund in order to support struggling coastal enterprises

13 April 2020

Coastal businesses and voluntary organisations affected by Covid-19 can now benefit from £7.2 million support from the Scottish Crown Estate.


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