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Scottish Government urged to give more localised information on Covid-19 numbers

Scottish Government urged to give more localised information on Covid-19 numbers

A call was made today for the Scottish Government to reveal the number of coronavirus cases in the far north.

Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

A Christmas lights group in a small Sutherland community has made its own distinctive tribute to front line workers.

Government help for self-catering businesses in Highlands

Government help for self-catering businesses in Highlands

Government help for self-catering businesses in Highlands

The Highland Council today launched its revised guidance, with grants of £10,000 and £25,000 becoming available for eligible self-catering businesses.

Highland coronavirus cases increase by 10 to 112

Highland coronavirus cases increase by 10 to 112

Highland coronavirus cases increase by 10 to 112

TEN further coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the Highlands in the past 24 hours as the number of new diagnoses in Scotland rose by 268.

Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

Far North hospital treats three coronavirus cases in past two weeks

Three cases of confirmed Covid-19 have been treated at Caithness General Hospital over the past two weeks, the John O'Groat Journal has learned.

New crisis website set up for north coast residents

New crisis website set up for north coast residents

New crisis website set up for north coast residents

Community councils in north Sutherland have banded together to create a new website.

Virtual music festival will ease disappointment of coronavirus cancellations

Virtual music festival will ease disappointment of coronavirus cancellations

Virtual music festival will ease disappointment of coronavirus cancellations

Fèis Rois is to stage an online traditional music festival next month.

MSP welcomes government support for Highland families

MSP welcomes government support for Highland families

MSP welcomes government support for Highland families

Maree Todd MSP has welcomed confirmation that Highland families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get help from the Scottish Government.

Highlands hits triple figures with 102 coronavirus cases now confirmed

Highlands hits triple figures with 102 coronavirus cases now confirmed

Highlands hits triple figures with 102 coronavirus cases now confirmed

CONFIRMED coronavirus cases in the Highlands reached triple figures overnight ­– after three further people tested positive for Covid-19.

Pandemic adds to Debenham's woes but manager of Highland capital branch remains optimistic

Pandemic adds to Debenham's woes but manager of Highland capital branch remains optimistic

Pandemic adds to Debenham's woes but manager of Highland capital branch remains optimistic

Troubled department store chain Debenhams looks set to file of administration for a second time in a year

Financial help for rural groups in Highlands who are helping locals counter effects of isolation

Financial help for rural groups in Highlands who are helping locals counter effects of isolation

Financial help for rural groups in Highlands who are helping locals counter effects of isolation

RURAL community groups helping locals counter the effects of isolation as the coronavirus lockdown continues are being offered financial support.

Coronavirus crisis prompts Stoer photographer to offer images free to bring cheer to NHS wards

Coronavirus crisis prompts Stoer photographer to offer images free to bring cheer to NHS wards

Coronavirus crisis prompts Stoer photographer to offer images free to bring cheer to NHS wards

An photographer from north west Sutherland is offering copies of his stunning images free of charge to NHS hospitals during the pandemic.

Chief medical officer resigns after flouting coronavirus lockdown

Chief medical officer resigns after flouting coronavirus lockdown

Chief medical officer resigns after flouting coronavirus lockdown

Dr Catherine Calderwood did apologise for her 'mistakes' but following a conversation with the First Minister chose to resign

Police say not to drive to beaches in the Highlands

Police say not to drive to beaches in the Highlands

Police say not to drive to beaches in the Highlands

Police have reminded the public that driving to a beach would be considered a breach of distancing rules.

Highland Hospice donates beds to NHS Highland to help in coronavirus fight

Highland Hospice donates beds to NHS Highland to help in coronavirus fight

Highland Hospice donates beds to NHS Highland to help in coronavirus fight

Six beds at Highland Hospice have been upgraded – and the older beds have been donated to NHS Highland to help respond to the coronavirus.

Nicola Sturgeon reveals emotional toll of not being able to visit family because of coronavirus lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon reveals emotional toll of not being able to visit family because of coronavirus lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon reveals emotional toll of not being able to visit family because of coronavirus lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken about the emotional impact that Covid-19 has had on her.

Older respirators to be brought back into circulation as health chiefs ramp up preparations for fight against coronavirus

Older respirators to be brought back into circulation as health chiefs ramp up preparations for fight against coronavirus

Older respirators to be brought back into circulation as health chiefs ramp up preparations for fight against coronavirus

An additional 1.5 million protective respirators have been brought back into use despite recently passing their expiry date.

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