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'Roadmap' for Scotland's way out of lockdown set to be released

18 May 2020
'Roadmap' for Scotland's way out of lockdown set to be released

'Roadmap' for Scotland's way out of lockdown set to be released

18 May 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland is hopefully gearing up for the biggest relaxation of the lockdown yet.


Scots in favour of continued lockdown, according to poll

15 May 2020
Scots in favour of continued lockdown, according to poll

Scots in favour of continued lockdown, according to poll

15 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon acknowledges "we can't live like this forever" but is encouraged by continued strong public support for lockdown.


Britain's crumbling roads in line for repair as significant investment in transport infrastructure announced

14 May 2020
Britain's crumbling roads in line for repair as significant investment in transport infrastructure announced

Britain's crumbling roads in line for repair as significant investment in transport infrastructure announced

14 May 2020

The UK government investment is likely to trigger a windfall for Scotland through Barnett consequentials


Public health specialist urges people to heed Scottish Government advice and stay at home

14 May 2020
Public health specialist urges people to heed Scottish Government advice and stay at home

Public health specialist urges people to heed Scottish Government advice and stay at home

14 May 2020

Consultant in pharmaceutical public health Sharon Pfleger has issued fresh advice after hearing Nicola Sturgeon say that the lockdown will continue.


People dying from Coronavirus in Scotland fall

13 May 2020
People dying from Coronavirus in Scotland fall

People dying from Coronavirus in Scotland fall

13 May 2020

First Minister welcomes what is 'perhaps sustained signs of hope'


National records show coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area now number 97

13 May 2020
National records show coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area now number 97

National records show coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area now number 97

13 May 2020

Scotland as a whole recorded a second consecutive weekly decline in the weekly number of coronavirus-related deaths


North MPs voice concern over possible influx of tourists after Boris Johnson's statement

13 May 2020
North MPs voice concern over possible influx of tourists after Boris Johnson's statement

North MPs voice concern over possible influx of tourists after Boris Johnson's statement

13 May 2020

Highland MPs have united to express their dismay over a possible wave of tourists after Boris Johnson said people “can drive to other destinations”.


Former Highland Council chief is new head at HIE

12 May 2020
Former Highland Council chief is new head at HIE

Former Highland Council chief is new head at HIE

12 May 2020

The Scottish Government has appointed Alistair Dodds as the new chairman of cash-strapped Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE).


Council rapped for taking decisions 'behind closed doors'

12 May 2020
Council rapped for taking decisions 'behind closed doors'

Council rapped for taking decisions 'behind closed doors'

12 May 2020

HIGHLAND Council has come under fire for using the Covid-19 crisis to shut out the public and make decisions behind closed doors.


Sturgeon stresses no easing of lockdown north of the border

11 May 2020
Sturgeon stresses no easing of lockdown north of the border

Sturgeon stresses no easing of lockdown north of the border

11 May 2020

She was speaking after Prime Minister Boris Johnson encouraged those unable to work from home to return to work


Possible £87.7 deficit for Highland Council

08 May 2020
Possible £87.7 deficit for Highland Council

Possible £87.7 deficit for Highland Council

08 May 2020

Highland Council is now projecting a budget gap of £87.5 million due to the coronavirus outbreak.


First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she is convinced it is safe

07 May 2020
First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she is convinced it is safe

First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she is convinced it is safe

07 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon said she is waiting to hear if Downing Street is planning to relax England's lockdown on Sunday


National records reveal number of Covoid-19 deaths in both NHS Highland and Highland Council areas

06 May 2020
National records reveal number of Covoid-19 deaths in both NHS Highland and Highland Council areas

National records reveal number of Covoid-19 deaths in both NHS Highland and Highland Council areas

06 May 2020

That is a rise of 16 in the last seven days according to the National Records of Scotland


Scottish Government working towards easing lockdown but no timescale given

05 May 2020
Scottish Government working towards easing lockdown but no timescale given

Scottish Government working towards easing lockdown but no timescale given

05 May 2020

She insists that with an estimate 26,000 cases of Cvodi-19 infections in the country it is too soon to ease any lockdown measures


First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

04 May 2020
First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

04 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon says the country needs to conduct 15,000 tests a day for the system to work and to 'get a degree of normality back into our lives'


Inverness lab to lead Scotland's testing of coronavirus antibodies

01 May 2020
Inverness lab to lead Scotland's testing of coronavirus antibodies

Inverness lab to lead Scotland's testing of coronavirus antibodies

01 May 2020

NHS Highland and a lab in Inverness are to lead the way in Scotland for antibody testing for Covid-19, health secretary Jeane Freeman has confirmed.


Medical director warns Highland residents not to be 'complacent' as health service introduce changes to minimise coronavirus risk

01 May 2020
Medical director warns Highland residents not to be 'complacent' as health service introduce changes to minimise coronavirus risk

Medical director warns Highland residents not to be 'complacent' as health service introduce changes to minimise coronavirus risk

01 May 2020

NHS Highland medical director Dr Boyd Peters has warned the Covid-19 bug is likely to be a danger for at least a year.


Sturgeon outlines why coronavirus lockdown cannot be lifted yet and calls on Scotland to stick with it

30 April 2020
Sturgeon outlines why coronavirus lockdown cannot be lifted yet and calls on Scotland to stick with it

Sturgeon outlines why coronavirus lockdown cannot be lifted yet and calls on Scotland to stick with it

30 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she “really feared” just a few weeks ago that the NHS in Scotland would be overwhelmed by the coronavirus.


Local authority's financial black hole deepens as forecast predicts shortfall could be as much as £80 million due to pandemic

30 April 2020
Local authority's financial black hole deepens as forecast predicts shortfall could be as much as £80 million due to pandemic

Local authority's financial black hole deepens as forecast predicts shortfall could be as much as £80 million due to pandemic

30 April 2020

Highland Council is preparing for a budget gap of over £80 million within the current financial year due to the impact of the coronavirus.


Coronovirus toll on care home staff and residents 'deeply distressing', says First Minister

29 April 2020
Coronovirus toll on care home staff and residents 'deeply distressing', says First Minister

Coronovirus toll on care home staff and residents 'deeply distressing', says First Minister

29 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the numbers are 'deeply distressing'


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