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Local businesses invited to take part in Lairg Centre's new online market

Local businesses invited to take part in Lairg Centre's new online market

Local businesses invited to take part in Lairg Centre's new online market

10 June 2020

Lairg and District Learning Centre is setting up an online market to promote independent local businesses.


Confirmed Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area remain static for second day running

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area remain static for second day running

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area remain static for second day running

10 June 2020

THE number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has remained unchanged in the Highlands for the second day in a row.


Popular restaurant chain with branch in Highland Capital announces closure plans for 125 of its sites

Popular restaurant chain with branch in Highland Capital announces closure plans for 125 of its sites

Popular restaurant chain with branch in Highland Capital announces closure plans for 125 of its sites

10 June 2020

THE owner of Frankie and Benny's plans to close 125 sites across the country, putting up to 3000 jobs at risk.


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

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.


Brora Hub manager's thanks to volunteers and those behind JustGiving appeal

Brora Hub manager's thanks to volunteers and those behind JustGiving appeal

Brora Hub manager's thanks to volunteers and those behind JustGiving appeal

10 June 2020

The manager of Brora Hub has said a big thank-you to the two women who set up a JustGiving appeal after the hub’s Food Share Shed was vandalised.


Oz author’s gift to museum

Oz author’s gift to museum

Oz author’s gift to museum

09 June 2020

An Australian author has freighted out a historic artefact she is gifting to Strathnaver Museum.


No new cases of Coronavirus in the Highlands in 24 hours

 No new cases of Coronavirus in the Highlands in 24 hours

No new cases of Coronavirus in the Highlands in 24 hours

09 June 2020

NO new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands since yesterday, Scottish Government statistics have revealed.


Local MSP asks council and police to support travelling community

Local MSP asks council and police to support travelling community

Local MSP asks council and police to support travelling community

09 June 2020

Gail Ross has written to Highland Council and Police Scotland to raise concerns over the facilities being offered to support the travelling community.


Highlanders asked for face masks by SSPCA

Highlanders asked for face masks by SSPCA

Highlanders asked for face masks by SSPCA

09 June 2020

'Animals designs welcome!'


North firms given advice on safe re-opening

North firms given advice on safe re-opening

North firms given advice on safe re-opening

09 June 2020

'It's important that they all remain safe'


Fergus Ewing to host online business Q&A

Fergus Ewing to host online business Q&A

Fergus Ewing to host online business Q&A

09 June 2020

BUSINESSES across the Highlands and Islands are being urged to put their questions to a Scottish Government minister in an hour-long online Q&A.


Sutherland group's online concert watched by viewers far and wide

Sutherland group's online concert watched by viewers far and wide

Sutherland group's online concert watched by viewers far and wide

08 June 2020

Viewers from across the UK and as far afield as France tuned into a virtual concert held by Sutherland Sessions via its Facebook page at the weekend.


One new case of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands

One new case of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands

One new case of coronavirus confirmed in Highlands

08 June 2020

THERE has been one fresh case of Covid-19 confirmed in the NHS Highland area since yesterday.


Much loved Aviemore café to close due to Covid-19

Much loved Aviemore café to close due to Covid-19

Much loved Aviemore café to close due to Covid-19

08 June 2020

A café popular with visitors from Sutherland will not reopen – but the owner is not giving up on her dreams.


Sturgeon optimistic if lockdown remains adhered to.

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


Scottish Government's £1.6m boost to FareShare

Scottish Government's £1.6m boost to FareShare

Scottish Government's £1.6m boost to FareShare

08 June 2020

PEOPLE most at risk from food insecurity due to the Covid-19 outbreak are to get more support from the Scottish Government’s £70 million Food Fund.


Gym enthusiasts warned against using homemade weights

Gym enthusiasts warned against using homemade weights

Gym enthusiasts warned against using homemade weights

08 June 2020

DESPERATE fitness fans have been warned against buying home-made weights and gym equipment during the lockdown.


Remote shopping app is winning idea in virtual North Atlantic Corona Challenge

Remote shopping app is winning idea in virtual North Atlantic Corona Challenge

Remote shopping app is winning idea in virtual North Atlantic Corona Challenge

08 June 2020

Four teams have been awarded prizes in the North Atlantic Corona Challenge that brought together 64 participants virtually.


Deadline nearing for new entrants to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Deadline nearing for new entrants to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Deadline nearing for new entrants to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

07 June 2020

The final date by which an employer can furlough an employee for the first time will be next Wednesday


Tree Tape technology hailed as a 'saviour' for forest industry

Tree Tape technology hailed as a 'saviour' for forest industry

Tree Tape technology hailed as a 'saviour' for forest industry

07 June 2020

Hopes lie with 'tree tape' technology


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