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

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.


World Porridge Making Championship goes online

World Porridge Making Championship goes online

World Porridge Making Championship goes online

15 June 2020

GET your thinking caps on for the perfect porridge recipe.


Concern over consumer issues as lockdown eases

Concern over consumer issues as lockdown eases

Concern over consumer issues as lockdown eases

15 June 2020

AS the lockdown eases, consumers have many questions around activities that have been put on hold or postponed until the lockdown is fully lifted.


Volunteer sewers stitch an estimated 350,000 face coverings

Volunteer sewers stitch an estimated 350,000 face coverings

Volunteer sewers stitch an estimated 350,000 face coverings

14 June 2020

Busy 'Bee' judge Patrick Grant spreading the word


Town centre funding for Covid-19 recovery projects

Town centre funding for Covid-19 recovery projects

Town centre funding for Covid-19 recovery projects

14 June 2020

Organisations can start applying from Monday


Architectural festival goes online because of Covid-19

Architectural festival goes online because of Covid-19

Architectural festival goes online because of Covid-19

14 June 2020

AN event offering people a glimpse behind the walls of buildings not always accessible to the public is going digital this year.


Small retailers still need help says grocers group

Small retailers still need help says grocers group

Small retailers still need help says grocers group

13 June 2020

SGF is putting the Scottish government under pressure to reconsider the decision to close the Small Business Grant Schemes for new applications.


North hotelier urges common sense when hospitality and tourism industry reopens.

North hotelier urges common sense when hospitality and tourism industry reopens.

North hotelier urges common sense when hospitality and tourism industry reopens.

13 June 2020

A local hotel owner has welcomed plans to reopen the hospitality industry – but stressed that "common sense has to prevail" over the virus threat.


HIAL introduces new measures at north airports as limited flights set to resume

HIAL introduces new measures at north airports as limited flights set to resume

HIAL introduces new measures at north airports as limited flights set to resume

12 June 2020

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has introduced new measures to help ensure safety as it prepares for the gradual resumption of scheduled flights.


Past 24 hours have seen no new confirmed cases of Covoid-19 in north of Scotland

Past 24 hours have seen no new confirmed cases of Covoid-19 in north of Scotland

Past 24 hours have seen no new confirmed cases of Covoid-19 in north of Scotland

12 June 2020

NO fresh positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded anywhere in the north of Scotland in the past 24 hours, official statistics have shown.


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

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


Wildlife Park pleas to be able to reopen sooner

Wildlife Park pleas to be able to reopen sooner

Wildlife Park pleas to be able to reopen sooner

12 June 2020

THE charity behind the popular Highland Wildlife Park has issued a plea to the Scottish Government to be allowed to reopen early.


North ferry company reveals impact of coronavirus on its business with passenger numbers dropping by 95%

North ferry company reveals impact of coronavirus on its business with passenger numbers dropping by 95%

North ferry company reveals impact of coronavirus on its business with passenger numbers dropping by 95%

12 June 2020

Serco NorthLink has revealed that passenger numbers across all its ferry routes saw a 95 per cent drop over a nine-week period up to the end of May.


Ewing and Mountain clash over B&Bs' council tax holiday

Ewing and Mountain clash over B&Bs' council tax holiday

Ewing and Mountain clash over B&Bs' council tax holiday

12 June 2020

Edward Mountain MSP has called on the Scottish Government to announce a council tax holiday for B&Bs which do not pay business rates.


Sutherland MP Jamie Stone will continue to bang drum on tourism support package

Sutherland MP Jamie Stone will continue to bang drum on tourism support package

Sutherland MP Jamie Stone will continue to bang drum on tourism support package

11 June 2020

THE announcement that the tourism industry can begin to open for business from July 15 prompted Jamie Stone MP to renew appeals for wider assistance.


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

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.


One new Coronovirus case registered in Highlands in last 24 hours

One new Coronovirus case registered in Highlands in last 24 hours

One new Coronovirus case registered in Highlands in last 24 hours

11 June 2020

ONE further positive test for Covid-19 has been recorded in the Highlands ­– as the Scotland-wide tally increased by a further 17.


Traditional 'Highland Welcome' could be tarnished because of lockdown easing fears

Traditional 'Highland Welcome' could be tarnished because of lockdown easing fears

Traditional 'Highland Welcome' could be tarnished because of lockdown easing fears

11 June 2020

The chairman of the North Highland Initiative has expressed concern that the traditional 'Highland Welcome' could be tarnished.


Good response to Far North vintage vehicle club's plan for online rally after 2020 event cancelled due to Covid-19

Good response to Far North vintage vehicle club's plan for online rally after 2020 event cancelled due to Covid-19

Good response to Far North vintage vehicle club's plan for online rally after 2020 event cancelled due to Covid-19

11 June 2020

Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club is staging a virtual rally after having to cancel its annual event at John O'Groats.


Fergus Ewing points to provisional return date of July 15 for Scotland's tourism businesses

Fergus Ewing points to provisional return date of July 15 for Scotland's tourism businesses

Fergus Ewing points to provisional return date of July 15 for Scotland's tourism businesses

10 June 2020

A provisional date of July 15 has been set for when tourism businesses may be able to resume operations.


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