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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.


Official healing process to start for victims of bullying at NHS Highland

28 May 2020
Official healing process to start for victims of bullying at NHS Highland

Official healing process to start for victims of bullying at NHS Highland

28 May 2020

Current and former NHS Highland staff can now formally register their interest in engaging with the so-called healing process for victims of bullying.


Holyrood produces fresh advice for retailers and manufacturers on how to safely return to work as lockdown eases

27 May 2020
Holyrood produces fresh advice for retailers and manufacturers on how to safely return to work as lockdown eases

Holyrood produces fresh advice for retailers and manufacturers on how to safely return to work as lockdown eases

27 May 2020

NEW guidance has been published for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely return to work.


North waste recycling centres to open from start of next month, but strict controls will be in place

22 May 2020
North waste recycling centres to open from start of next month, but strict controls will be in place

North waste recycling centres to open from start of next month, but strict controls will be in place

22 May 2020

Highland Council says preparations are well under way for the reopening of recycling centres to the public from June 1.


EasyJet set to restart flights next month

21 May 2020
EasyJet set to restart flights next month

EasyJet set to restart flights next month

21 May 2020

EasyJet has announced flights will restart on June 15 – with all crew and passengers required to wear face masks.


Highland theatre boss calls for government support to help culture sector get back on its feet after coronavirus

19 May 2020
Highland theatre boss calls for government support to help culture sector get back on its feet after coronavirus

Highland theatre boss calls for government support to help culture sector get back on its feet after coronavirus

19 May 2020

The head of Eden Court in Inverness has said government support for Scotland's cultural sector may be required for up to two years or longer.


Sutherland great-grandmother reaches £400,000 mark in Suilven stair climb fundraiser

19 May 2020
Sutherland great-grandmother reaches £400,000 mark in Suilven stair climb fundraiser

Sutherland great-grandmother reaches £400,000 mark in Suilven stair climb fundraiser

19 May 2020

A great-grandmother climbing the equivalent of the height of Suilven on her stairs has passed the £400,000 mark with her effort.


NHS Highland will test software to be used by Covid-19 contact tracers

18 May 2020
NHS Highland will test software to be used by Covid-19 contact tracers

NHS Highland will test software to be used by Covid-19 contact tracers

18 May 2020

Scotland's health secretary Jeane Freeman has said NHS Highland will be one of those leading the way in efforts to control the spread of Covid-19.


New 'stay alert' slogan defended by Prime Minister as Scotland sticks to 'stay at home' message

12 May 2020
New 'stay alert' slogan defended by Prime Minister as Scotland sticks to 'stay at home' message

New 'stay alert' slogan defended by Prime Minister as Scotland sticks to 'stay at home' message

12 May 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given more detail of moves to relax lockdown restrictions in England.


Focus on 'green travel' as funding announced to encourage cycling and walking

10 May 2020
Focus on 'green travel' as funding announced to encourage cycling and walking

Focus on 'green travel' as funding announced to encourage cycling and walking

10 May 2020

UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said getting Britain moving represents an "enormous logistical challenge".


New confidential ’Speak Up’ service for NHS Highland staff to raise concerns

09 May 2020
New confidential ’Speak Up’ service for NHS Highland staff to raise concerns

New confidential ’Speak Up’ service for NHS Highland staff to raise concerns

09 May 2020

Staff at NHS Highland will be able to access independent confidential support to raise concerns when a new service goes live in a few weeks.


Webinars to look at cyber security issues during coronavirus pandemic

06 May 2020
Webinars to look at cyber security issues during coronavirus pandemic

Webinars to look at cyber security issues during coronavirus pandemic

06 May 2020

Business leaders and the police will discuss issues surrounding cyber security as remote working increases due to coronavirus


Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

22 April 2020
Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

22 April 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has praised the fundraising efforts of Margaret Payne by lodging a Scottish Parliament motion.


Expert advice available on national CAB helpline

14 April 2020
Expert advice available on national CAB helpline

Expert advice available on national CAB helpline

14 April 2020

A new Citizens Advice Bureau helpline is free to call from today, supplementing the service currently offered by Scotland’s 59 local advice offices.


Confirmed Covid-19 cases in north increase by 5 to 168

14 April 2020
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in north increase by 5 to 168

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in north increase by 5 to 168

14 April 2020

The latest figures take the total number of known cases of coronavirus in the Highlands to 168.


BBC children's channels to include extra educational material to support learning during lockdown

13 April 2020
BBC children's channels to include extra educational material to support learning during lockdown

BBC children's channels to include extra educational material to support learning during lockdown

13 April 2020

Additional programmes will be shown on the CBeebies and CBBC ALBA channels to help support children’s learning during the coronavirus lockdown.


Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now stands at 163

13 April 2020
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now stands at 163

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now stands at 163

13 April 2020

The latest figures take the total number of known cases of coroanvirus in the Highlands to 163.


Increase in coronavirus cases in the Highlands

31 March 2020
Increase in coronavirus cases in the Highlands

Increase in coronavirus cases in the Highlands

31 March 2020

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 51 in the last 24 hours.


Authority closes its recycling centres and amends waste service collections

26 March 2020
Authority closes its recycling centres and amends waste service collections

Authority closes its recycling centres and amends waste service collections

26 March 2020

Highland Council is reminding people that its recycling centres are closed and garden waste and bulky uplift services have been suspended.


Marked increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands

25 March 2020
Marked increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands

Marked increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Highlands

25 March 2020

There has been a marked increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.


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