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Councillor Margaret Davidson raised the issue when she wrote to Ministers from the Scottish Government.

Harveys, which has a branch in Inverness, has called in administrators – with the immediate loss of 240 jobs.

The NHS Highland area has recorded just one new death from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 after two weeks without any fatalities.

Critics have called it 'kick in the teeth' for workers, many of whom have been volunteering for the council throughout pandemic

A CHARITY with strong links to Ross-shire has opened two of its key outlets in the Highlands as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

THE Highlands have recorded just one positive test for Covid-19 in the past week, according to the latest data.

East Sutherland Art Society’s popular annual exhibition is going online because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Queues formed outside the Inverness branch of Primark ahead of its reopening today.

THE Highlands and far north have gone the past 24 hours without recording any fresh positive tests for Covid-19.

Members of the public are being encouraged to shop locally as retail businesses across the country reopen today.

A business support organisation has launched a multimillion-pound campaign which could help Highland businesses hit by the coronavirus lockdown.

The closure of public toilets during the coronavirus pandemic has caused great inconvenience – particularly in rural areas.

Highland Council has approved a Covid-19 recovery action plan with key areas including the economy, digital transformation and reopening of schools.

A Sutherland tourism group has released a stunning video to thank visitors for staying away from the area during lockdown.

New figures have highlighted the economic boost available if renewable energy is used to pursue a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Provisional dates for the relaxation of restrictions have been announced today by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

THE Highlands and far north of Scotland have reported no new positive tests for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, government figures have show.

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson says she is looking forward to welcoming tourists back to the region when restrictions are lifted.

Managers overseeing the construction of a new hall for a remote Sutherland community have announced that work on it is restarting following lockdown.

Many families in Sutherland are now in need of extra support because lockdown has gone on for so long, a local councillor has revealed.