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Hospitality outlets in Aberdeen told to shut down after spike in Covid-19 figures in the town

05 August 2020
Hospitality outlets in Aberdeen told to shut down after spike in Covid-19 figures in the town

Hospitality outlets in Aberdeen told to shut down after spike in Covid-19 figures in the town

05 August 2020

Pubs and restaurants in Aberdeen will have to close and people are being told not to travel to the city.


'Questions need to be asked' following education chief's departure after just 66 days in post

04 August 2020
'Questions need to be asked' following education chief's departure after just 66 days in post

'Questions need to be asked' following education chief's departure after just 66 days in post

04 August 2020

Opposition councillors on Highland Council say questions need to be answered after the executive chief officer for education left his post abruptly.


Reopening of gyms and swimming pools welcomed

02 August 2020
Reopening of gyms and swimming pools welcomed

Reopening of gyms and swimming pools welcomed

02 August 2020

The body looking after culture and leisure in the Highlands has welcomed news that gyms and swimming pools may be allowed to reopen on September 14.


Controversial £244,000 a year schools boss in shock exit

01 August 2020
Controversial £244,000 a year schools boss in shock exit

Controversial £244,000 a year schools boss in shock exit

01 August 2020

...just ten weeks after being appointed.


Well known Inverness busker to appear at High Court next month to face series of sex charges

29 July 2020
Well known Inverness busker to appear at High Court next month to face series of sex charges

Well known Inverness busker to appear at High Court next month to face series of sex charges

29 July 2020

A former Inverness busker accused of a series of sex charges is to appear at the High Court next month.


City's Bannatyne Health Club could be among gyms which may have to shut

29 July 2020
City's Bannatyne Health Club could be among gyms which may have to shut

City's Bannatyne Health Club could be among gyms which may have to shut

29 July 2020

Former Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne says he could be forced to close his health clubs in Scotland if they cannot reopen by the end of August.


Whisky Association asks supporters to try to stop tariffs

18 July 2020
Whisky Association asks supporters to try to stop tariffs

Whisky Association asks supporters to try to stop tariffs

18 July 2020

The Scotch Whisky Association has launched a new campaign urging people to write to their MPs about US traiffs.


Gift shop sends out description of alleged shop lifter

17 July 2020
Gift shop sends out description of alleged shop lifter

Gift shop sends out description of alleged shop lifter

17 July 2020

An Inverness gift shop has taken to social media to warn about an alleged shoplifter.


Tourist tax plans in the Highlands would be 'really inappropriate' in the wake of coronavirus says councillor

15 July 2020
Tourist tax plans in the Highlands would be 'really inappropriate' in the wake of coronavirus says councillor

Tourist tax plans in the Highlands would be 'really inappropriate' in the wake of coronavirus says councillor

15 July 2020

Highland Council’s depute leader admitted it would be the wrong time to bring in a tax on visitors as the hospitality sector struggles to recover.


BBC ends free TV licences for the over-75s

10 July 2020
BBC ends free TV licences for the over-75s

BBC ends free TV licences for the over-75s

10 July 2020

The BBC has announced that over-75s will have to pay for a TV licence from the start of August – after postponing the move during lockdown.


Scottish Government introduces measures to boost economy

10 July 2020
Scottish Government introduces measures to boost economy

Scottish Government introduces measures to boost economy

10 July 2020

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the economy.


Television star says Loch Ness Monster is a dinosaur!

07 July 2020
Television star says Loch Ness Monster is a dinosaur!

Television star says Loch Ness Monster is a dinosaur!

07 July 2020

Television presenter and reality TV star Scarlett Moffatt says she believes dinosaurs still exist – and the Loch Ness Monster is one.


Trees for Life applies for world’s first rewilding centre.

02 July 2020
Trees for Life applies for world’s first rewilding centre.

Trees for Life applies for world’s first rewilding centre.

02 July 2020

TREES for Life has submitted a planning application for the world’s first rewilding centre at its 10,000-acre Dundreggan estate in Glenmoriston.


More lessons to help pupils catch up after Covid lockdown?

01 July 2020
More lessons to help pupils catch up after Covid lockdown?

More lessons to help pupils catch up after Covid lockdown?

01 July 2020

An independent group of education experts wants to see children receive six extra hours of lessons a week over the next two years.


Businesses asked by Inverness airport operator to take part in a travel needs survey

01 July 2020
Businesses asked by Inverness airport operator to take part in a travel needs survey

Businesses asked by Inverness airport operator to take part in a travel needs survey

01 July 2020

The owner of Inverness Airport wants to hear from businesses about how it can help meet their travel needs.


Highland capital furniture showroom DFS to re-open at weekend

19 June 2020
Highland capital furniture showroom DFS to re-open at weekend

Highland capital furniture showroom DFS to re-open at weekend

19 June 2020

Furniture store DFS is introducing two new safety first services for customers


MSP fears rise in fly-tipping as lockdown is eased

17 June 2020
MSP fears rise in fly-tipping as lockdown is eased

MSP fears rise in fly-tipping as lockdown is eased

17 June 2020

MSP David Stewart has voiced concerns about a potential increase in littering ahead of the expected further lifting of lockdown restrictions.


Highland Games will be back stronger than ever

16 June 2020
Highland Games will be back stronger than ever

Highland Games will be back stronger than ever

16 June 2020

The organisers of many Highland Games events across Scotland are looking at different ways of sharing the experience this year.


Hopes to re-open Tain Court

29 May 2020
Hopes to re-open Tain Court

Hopes to re-open Tain Court

29 May 2020

Arrangements are being put in place to reopen courts and tribunals buildings next week.


As lockdown eases, there are warnings about wildfires

29 May 2020
As lockdown eases, there are warnings about wildfires

As lockdown eases, there are warnings about wildfires

29 May 2020

A very high risk of wildfire remains in place across large parts of Scotland this weekend, the country’s fire and rescue service has warned.


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