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Covid vaccinations to start next week, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

02 December 2020
Covid vaccinations to start next week, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Covid vaccinations to start next week, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

02 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says: 'It may well be the beginning of the end of this horrible experience'


Highlands to remain at tier one as visits to other households 'under review'

01 December 2020
Highlands to remain at tier one as visits to other households 'under review'

Highlands to remain at tier one as visits to other households 'under review'

01 December 2020

There will be no changes to the level of Covid restrictions in place in the Highlands, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed to the Scottish Parliament.


NHS Highland calls for £34 million to tackle rising Covid bill

28 November 2020
NHS Highland calls for £34 million to tackle rising Covid bill

NHS Highland calls for £34 million to tackle rising Covid bill

28 November 2020

NHS Highland will need at least another £34 million from the Scottish Government to cover the cost of Covid-related medical services.


Fears over future of Highland capital's historic Infirmary Bridge

26 November 2020
Fears over future of Highland capital's historic Infirmary Bridge

Fears over future of Highland capital's historic Infirmary Bridge

26 November 2020

Councillor Andrew Jarvie hoped to prevent the £550,000 bill spiralling further but was voted down


Nicola Sturgeon confirms Highlands to remain at tier one

24 November 2020
Nicola Sturgeon confirms Highlands to remain at tier one

Nicola Sturgeon confirms Highlands to remain at tier one

24 November 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there is now reason for 'cautious optimism' as new cases have stabilised


No vaccination programme for under 18s, says NHS Highland chief

20 November 2020
No vaccination programme for under 18s, says NHS Highland chief

No vaccination programme for under 18s, says NHS Highland chief

20 November 2020

'With that vaccination programme we hope that in a matter of months we will have Covid well under control if we are being optimistic'


Highlands to remain at coronavirus Tier One, but household visiting still banned

17 November 2020
Highlands to remain at coronavirus Tier One, but household visiting still banned

Highlands to remain at coronavirus Tier One, but household visiting still banned

17 November 2020

The First Minister also confirmed that Scotland passed the 'sombre and distressing milestone' of 5000 deaths linked to Covid


North MP Jamie Stone says Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not the man to 'keep the UK together'

17 November 2020
North MP Jamie Stone says Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not the man to 'keep the UK together'

North MP Jamie Stone says Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not the man to 'keep the UK together'

17 November 2020

The veteran Liberal Democrat was speaking after the PM said devolution had been a 'disaster' for Scotland


Check your Covid-19 restrictions by postcode

02 November 2020
Check your Covid-19 restrictions by postcode

Check your Covid-19 restrictions by postcode

02 November 2020

Online postcode checker offers detailed information on socialising, shared parenting, schools, hospitality, public transport and sporting events.


The First Minister confirms that home visits are still banned despite the Highlands getting the second lowest level of Covid restrictions

29 October 2020
The First Minister confirms that home visits are still banned despite the Highlands getting the second lowest level of Covid restrictions

The First Minister confirms that home visits are still banned despite the Highlands getting the second lowest level of Covid restrictions

29 October 2020

Nicola Sturgeon admitted retaining the ban will cause 'particular hardship' in rural and island communities


Highland Council votes to back placing the region in Tier 1 of Covid system

28 October 2020
Highland Council votes to back placing the region in Tier 1 of Covid system

Highland Council votes to back placing the region in Tier 1 of Covid system

28 October 2020

Highland Council has recommended to the Scottish Government that the region should be placed in Tier 1 with no additional measures imposed.


MSP urges Highland businesses to take advantage of new initiative to encourage people to shop locally

20 October 2020
MSP urges Highland businesses to take advantage of new initiative to encourage people to shop locally

MSP urges Highland businesses to take advantage of new initiative to encourage people to shop locally

20 October 2020

The Scotland Loves Local scheme aims to help pay for improvements like protective screens, sanitising equipment and PPE


Local authority to formulate five-year plan in a bid to manage mass tourism in north

15 October 2020
Local authority to formulate five-year plan in a bid to manage mass tourism in north

Local authority to formulate five-year plan in a bid to manage mass tourism in north

15 October 2020

A five-year ‘visitor management’ plan is to be drawn up after an influx of visitors this summer created tension in rural communities across the north.


Covid-19 case confirmed aboard vessel at Highland port

08 October 2020
Covid-19 case confirmed aboard vessel at Highland port

Covid-19 case confirmed aboard vessel at Highland port

08 October 2020

Assurances over public health as coronavirus case confirmed aboard vessel at Highland port.


Local authority under fire over shares in arms firm

04 October 2020
Local authority under fire over shares in arms firm

Local authority under fire over shares in arms firm

04 October 2020

HIGHLAND Council’s pension fund has millions invested in one of the world’s biggest arms manufacturers.


Concern continues over bullying at NHS Highland

30 September 2020
Concern continues over bullying at NHS Highland

Concern continues over bullying at NHS Highland

30 September 2020

BULLYING is still rife at NHS Highland more than a year after a damning report into the issue.


Douglas Ross promises thousands more teachers

27 September 2020
Douglas Ross promises thousands more teachers

Douglas Ross promises thousands more teachers

27 September 2020

Scottish Conservative leader MP Douglas Ross aims to overhaul education in Scotland with an ambitious £550 million investment in 3000 new teachers.


Scottish Government funding of £2.2 million will deliver 52 new teaching and support staff for Highland schools

25 September 2020
Scottish Government funding of £2.2 million will deliver 52 new teaching and support staff for Highland schools

Scottish Government funding of £2.2 million will deliver 52 new teaching and support staff for Highland schools

25 September 2020

The cash will be delivered over the next two years and will go directly on hiring staff to support education through the pandemic


Bans on household meeting indoors as pubs hit by curfew

22 September 2020
Bans on household meeting indoors as pubs hit by curfew

Bans on household meeting indoors as pubs hit by curfew

22 September 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a range of "tough" new measures including banning different households from meeting indoors.


Boris Johnson announces new restrictions for England

22 September 2020
Boris Johnson announces new restrictions for England

Boris Johnson announces new restrictions for England

22 September 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that new restrictions will be in place from Thursday to stem the rising tide of infections.


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