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Coronavirus latest – no new deaths in Highlands

17 June 2020
Coronavirus latest – no new deaths in Highlands

Coronavirus latest – no new deaths in Highlands

17 June 2020

With no new fatalities from the virus it means that the death toll remains static at 113


Huge leap in jobless numbers in Scotland

16 June 2020
Huge leap in jobless numbers in Scotland

Huge leap in jobless numbers in Scotland

16 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “almost certain” Scotland will need the furlough scheme to be extended beyond October after a leap in jobless numbers.


Scottish Government will 'scrutinise' councils' return to school plans, says First Minister

15 June 2020
Scottish Government will 'scrutinise' councils' return to school plans, says First Minister

Scottish Government will 'scrutinise' councils' return to school plans, says First Minister

15 June 2020

There were no new deaths in Scotland in the last 24 hours among those with a confirmed case of Covid-19, according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.


Lockdown in the Highlands should be eased now say group of north politicians

12 June 2020
Lockdown in the Highlands should be eased now say group of north politicians

Lockdown in the Highlands should be eased now say group of north politicians

12 June 2020

But north MSP Gail Ross is against the idea


Sturgeon admits estimated number of people in Scotland with Coronavirus is less than half that previously thought

11 June 2020
Sturgeon admits estimated number of people in Scotland with Coronavirus is less than half that previously thought

Sturgeon admits estimated number of people in Scotland with Coronavirus is less than half that previously thought

11 June 2020

The estimated number of people with Covid-19 in Scotland is now thought to stand at around 4500.


Council say yes to Toroboll wind farm

10 June 2020
Council say yes to Toroboll wind farm

Council say yes to Toroboll wind farm

10 June 2020

Highland Council has given planning permission to a £20 million wind farm near Lairg despite it already dividing the community.


Two more deaths from Coronavirus in the NHS Highland area in past week

10 June 2020
Two more deaths from Coronavirus in the NHS Highland area in past week

Two more deaths from Coronavirus in the NHS Highland area in past week

10 June 2020

A total of 113 people have died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – an increase of two from a week ago.


Sturgeon optimistic if lockdown remains adhered to.

08 June 2020
Sturgeon optimistic if lockdown remains adhered to.

Sturgeon optimistic if lockdown remains adhered to.

08 June 2020

First Minster Nicola Sturgeon says she is 'optimistic' of launching phase two of the road map out of lockdown in ten days time


Councillors query projected £97 million shortfall

05 June 2020
Councillors query projected £97 million shortfall

Councillors query projected £97 million shortfall

05 June 2020

Councillors have called on Highland Council to reveal the truth behind projections that it could face a deficit as high as £97 million due to Covid.


No extra cash for local authority, says budget leader

03 June 2020
No extra cash for local authority, says budget leader

No extra cash for local authority, says budget leader

03 June 2020

According to Highland Council's budget leader the Scottish Government has refused to give any more cash to the local authority.


National Records of Scotland reveals four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

03 June 2020
National Records of Scotland reveals four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

National Records of Scotland reveals four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

03 June 2020

Nationwide care home deaths have now overtaken those who have died from the infection in hospital


Sturgeon urges all to wear face masks in enclosed spaces

02 June 2020
Sturgeon urges all to wear face masks in enclosed spaces

Sturgeon urges all to wear face masks in enclosed spaces

02 June 2020

The people of Scotland have been called on to start wearing face coverings in all enclosed spaces to protect both themselves and others.


Report lays bare dire impact of coronavirus on local authority finances

02 June 2020
Report lays bare dire impact of coronavirus on local authority finances

Report lays bare dire impact of coronavirus on local authority finances

02 June 2020

Highland Council will lay out a dire assessment of its financial situation tomorrow.


Local authority introduces recruitment freeze and bans non-essential spending as budget deficit reaches £97m, but bosses say Government support will still be needed

29 May 2020
Local authority introduces recruitment freeze and bans non-essential spending as budget deficit reaches £97m, but bosses say Government support will still be needed

Local authority introduces recruitment freeze and bans non-essential spending as budget deficit reaches £97m, but bosses say Government support will still be needed

29 May 2020

Bosses at Highland Council say they will need Scottish Government assistance to tackle major financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 crisis.


Sturgeon 'nervous' as Scotland begins to move out of lockdown with people urged to obey social distancing and hygiene rules

28 May 2020
Sturgeon 'nervous' as Scotland begins to move out of lockdown with people urged to obey social distancing and hygiene rules

Sturgeon 'nervous' as Scotland begins to move out of lockdown with people urged to obey social distancing and hygiene rules

28 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to obey social distancing and hygiene rules as she confessed to being “nervous” as lockdown is eased.


Promising trend as death toll from Covid-19 falls for fourth week says Sturgeon

27 May 2020
Promising trend as death toll from Covid-19 falls for fourth week says Sturgeon

Promising trend as death toll from Covid-19 falls for fourth week says Sturgeon

27 May 2020

There are promising trends in the decreasing number of fatalities related to Covid-19 according to Nicola Sturgeon.


Total deaths from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area is 107

27 May 2020
Total deaths from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area is 107

Total deaths from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area is 107

27 May 2020

A total of 107 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – an increase of four from a week ago.


Sutherland councillor suspended from SNP group

25 May 2020
Sutherland councillor suspended from SNP group

Sutherland councillor suspended from SNP group

25 May 2020

A formal inquiry into the suspension of a second councillor from Highland Council's SNP group has been promised.


Nicola reveals her easing of lockdown road map

25 May 2020
Nicola reveals her easing of lockdown road map

Nicola reveals her easing of lockdown road map

25 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed a detailed road map to get the country through and out of the Covid-19 crisis.


Sturgeon gives more details of lockdown 'route map'

22 May 2020
Sturgeon gives more details of lockdown 'route map'

Sturgeon gives more details of lockdown 'route map'

22 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has expanded on Scottish Government plans to come out of lockdown.


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