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North tourism leaders urge Scottish Government to provide industry with easy access to Covid-19 test centre

North tourism leaders urge Scottish Government to provide industry with easy access to Covid-19 test centre

North tourism leaders urge Scottish Government to provide industry with easy access to Covid-19 test centre

09 July 2020

Leading figures in tourism and hospitality in the north Highlands are asking the Scottish Government to provide urgent access to Covid-19 testing.


Search on for hometown heroes and lockdown legends

Search on for hometown heroes and lockdown legends

Search on for hometown heroes and lockdown legends

09 July 2020

The National Lottery is searching for your hometown hero or lockdown legend as part of the 2020 National Lottery Awards.


Dingwall Auction Mart sets dates for autumn sales with social distancing in place

Dingwall Auction Mart sets dates for autumn sales with social distancing in place

Dingwall Auction Mart sets dates for autumn sales with social distancing in place

09 July 2020

ONE of the Ross-shire's most important agricultural hubs has lined up dates for the autumn sales season.


First Minister announces Scotland's move into phase three of lockdown exit

First Minister announces Scotland's move into phase three of lockdown exit

First Minister announces Scotland's move into phase three of lockdown exit

09 July 2020

Scotland will move into phase three of the route out of lockdown in what Nicola Sturgeon called “the highest-risk changes we have made so far”.


Far North MP calls for 'urgent investigation' into discovery of bag containing coronavirus tests on A9 near Tain

Far North MP calls for 'urgent investigation' into discovery of bag containing coronavirus tests on A9 near Tain

Far North MP calls for 'urgent investigation' into discovery of bag containing coronavirus tests on A9 near Tain

09 July 2020

THE mystery discovery of Covid-19 test samples on the side of the A9 needs to be fully investigated and locals must be kept informed, say a local MP.


NHS Highland area goes four days in a row with no confirmed coronavirus cases

NHS Highland area goes four days in a row with no confirmed coronavirus cases

NHS Highland area goes four days in a row with no confirmed coronavirus cases

09 July 2020

THE Highlands have now gone four days without any further positive tests for Covid-19.


Stone accuses Chancellor of 'not listening' over millions excluded from help

Stone accuses Chancellor of 'not listening' over millions excluded from help

Stone accuses Chancellor of 'not listening' over millions excluded from help

09 July 2020

Jamie Stone has accused the Chancellor of "not listening" after he failed to offer financial support to those excluded from UK government help.


NHS Highland investigate coronavirus test samples found on A9

NHS Highland investigate coronavirus test samples found on A9

NHS Highland investigate coronavirus test samples found on A9

08 July 2020

A BAG carrying Covid-19 test samples was found lying by one of the busiest roads in the Highlands.


Jamie Stone launches 'Mind the Gaps' Samaritans fundraising appeal to help those excluded from coronavirus support

Jamie Stone launches 'Mind the Gaps' Samaritans fundraising appeal to help those excluded from coronavirus support

Jamie Stone launches 'Mind the Gaps' Samaritans fundraising appeal to help those excluded from coronavirus support

08 July 2020

Jamie Stone has accused the UK government of an "unforgivable" lack of care and compassion for those excluded from its Covid-19 support schemes.


Paramedic praises East Sutherland scrubs sewing group

Paramedic praises East Sutherland scrubs sewing group

Paramedic praises East Sutherland scrubs sewing group

06 July 2020

A SEWING group formed in East Sutherland during lockdown to make scrubs, has been lauded by an NHS worker.


Canadian singer songwriter who spent lockdown in the Far North, enthuses over the the area's scenery, sunsets – and tapwater!

Canadian singer songwriter who spent lockdown in the Far North, enthuses over the the area's scenery, sunsets – and tapwater!

Canadian singer songwriter who spent lockdown in the Far North, enthuses over the the area's scenery, sunsets – and tapwater!

06 July 2020

A Canadian singer/songwriter has been spending lockdown in Caithness writing new songs along with her local boyfriend.


Booking in advance introduced as Highland Wildlife Park opens to the public after coronavirus lockdown

Booking in advance introduced as Highland Wildlife Park opens to the public after coronavirus lockdown

Booking in advance introduced as Highland Wildlife Park opens to the public after coronavirus lockdown

05 July 2020

The attraction by Kincraig is expected to enjoy its busiest day yet tomorrow since end of lockdown


'Keep our community safe' – Ullapool group distributes hand sanitisers to businesses in village

'Keep our community safe' – Ullapool group distributes hand sanitisers to businesses in village

'Keep our community safe' – Ullapool group distributes hand sanitisers to businesses in village

05 July 2020

A WESTER Ross village hopes to be well prepared for the phased return of tourism and summer visitors as the coronavirus lockdown eases.


Five days without new coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

Five days without new coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

Five days without new coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

03 July 2020

NHS Highland has not recorded any new positive tests for Covid-19 in the past five days.


Phased reopening of Highland forest car park sites as coronavirus lockdown relaxes

Phased reopening of Highland forest car park sites as coronavirus lockdown relaxes

Phased reopening of Highland forest car park sites as coronavirus lockdown relaxes

03 July 2020

FOREST car parks in the Highlands will begin a phased reopening from tomorrow onwards, as Covid-19 travel restrictions begin to ease.


Face masks already mandatory on public transport but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon now says they must be worn in shops as well

Face masks already mandatory on public transport but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon now says they must be worn in shops as well

Face masks already mandatory on public transport but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon now says they must be worn in shops as well

02 July 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made a string of significant announcements on Covid-19.


No confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area for four days now

No confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area for four days now

No confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area for four days now

02 July 2020

FOUR days have now passed since the NHS Highland area last reported a positive test for Covid-19.


Closing down sale at Laura Ashley branch in Highland capital

Closing down sale at Laura Ashley branch in Highland capital

Closing down sale at Laura Ashley branch in Highland capital

02 July 2020

LAURA Ashley has confirmed that its Inverness store in Falcon Square is re-opening today to start its closing down sale.


Surge of interest in north properties as lockdown eases

Surge of interest in north properties as lockdown eases

Surge of interest in north properties as lockdown eases

02 July 2020

PROPERTY NEWS: Bruce de Wert looks at how the property market has fared in the three months since the coronavirus lockdown began


More lessons to help pupils catch up after Covid lockdown?

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.


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