Mobile Covid-19 testing unit to come to Grantown following a cluster of cases in the area

Asymptomatic testing – testing for those without symptoms – is being made available in Grantown.

Highland roads recovery picks up a gear with easing of conditions and Covid regulations

Authority has longest local road network of 7000km roads,1700km footways, 2180 bridges and culverts and 100 car parks.

Cock a doodle do book an appointment! SSPCA's Highland centre re-opens

But anyone wishing to donate items can drop these off at the designated donation point at any time without an appointment.

Ground investigations start on 'challenging' Slochd phase of A9 dualling

Traffic management measures from Monday

CORONAVIRUS STATS

New cases, rolling rate & case rate

HNM APP

NHS Highland chiefs give re-assurances on future of end of life care in Badenoch and Strathspey

Service provision laid out ahead of Ian Charles and St Vincent's hospitals closures this Autumn

Helicopters used to help restore peatlands in the Cairngorms National Park

Work at Abernethy part of a 20-year programme of work to restore some 1,500 hectares of peatland

First members of the public get to see inside new hospital in Aviemore

Staff and the local access panel have been given a look at the inpatient and consulting rooms

NATIONAL NEWS

Easing of restrictions may increase R number but will not overwhelm NHS – Sage

Sage said the full impact of easing restrictions on hospital admissions and deaths will not be seen until mid-June.

Variants can come out of a blue sky, says chief medical officer

There is concern over cases of the variant first identified in India after cases have doubled in a week.

Doug Beattie confirms UUP leadership bid

The former Army captain is the only confirmed contender so far in the running to succeed Steve Aiken.

PM defends plan to require ID to vote in the face of widespread backlash

Boris Johnson said the move, to be included in the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday, is necessary to ‘protect democracy’.

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SPORT

Listen: Ross County move into pole position for Premiership survival

Ross County's fate is back in their own hands, while Brora Rangers will need a turnaround in their play-off – all while ICT's season is over.

Strathspey Thistle line up friendly fixtures ahead of new season

Further clarity on how the Highland League season will shape up is expected later this month

MacKay deal is boost to Caley Thistle finances

Club continues to cope with impact of pandemic.

Caley Thistle star linked with move to Premiership club

Is he on his way out of Inverness?

Highland League clubs to join football's social media boycott

Clubs will close social media accounts later today for three days as part of boycott game wide

Listen: Pyramid play-off given green light — After weeks of waiting, Brora Rangers now know exactly when and where their pyramid play-off semi final against Kelty Hearts will take place.

Edinburgh golfer wins Royal Dornoch Masters — Play-off decides winner.

Kingussie and Newtonmore get byes in opening round of Sutherland Cup — Pair to meet in second round but Strathspey strangely in different regional draw

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LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Flourless chocolate mousse cake

If you like chocolate, you’ll love this cake.

Games of the week – MLB The Show 21, Judgment, Fez and World of Demons

Jamie Harris tries Judgment, Fez and World of Demons, while Martyn Landi takes on MLB The Show 21.

Joyful meals don’t need fussy recipes

Raymond Blanc is in excellent spirits. Outdoor dining is back on the menu, meaning the chef’s Brasserie Blanc restaurants have reopened.

Nicky Marr: A new podcast tackles a difficult subject

Let’s be honest, suicide is not an easy topic.

Christian Viewpoint: Moving poems from the past still as relevant today

We have known again the coming of this season of rebirth after a hard, dark winter says John Dempster.

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WHAT'S ON

Bob’s dream comes true at the Grampian Transport Museum

The long-held dream of Canadian ‘Street Rod’ creator the late Bob Lailey has finally come true in a new exhibition.

Public vote will help University of the Highlands and Islands student become a published playwright

The public will have a final say on which aspiring author and UHI student becomes a published playwright and sees their work performed

North-east street art festival set to return

Nuart Aberdeen, the globally acclaimed street art festival, will make its long-awaited return to the north-east next month.

Scottish book awards set to celebrate 'amazing work and innovation' during coronavirus crisis

Scotland's national book awards are now open to submissions from publishers around the world.

A long tradition of Highland hospitality – the cèilidh continues

ARTYNESS: Liza Mulholland learns more about the history of ceilidhs in the Highlands and Islands and celebrates the reopening of our hospitality

North-east gallery reopens with show by top Scottish artist — The Tolquhon Gallery near Tarves is hosting From Kintyre to the Isles, a show of 45 new paintings by John Lowrie Morrison.

Scottish Opera reveals a programme of filmed and outdoor performances — Pop-up Opera takes two specially-adapted trailers on the road with over 200 performances of five Gilbert and Sullivan shows.

Downloads and streaming: New stuff to watch at home — A selection of new homeviewing and DVD options.

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Mobile Covid-19 testing unit to come to Grantown following a cluster of cases in the area

Highland roads recovery picks up a gear with easing of conditions and Covid regulations

Cock a doodle do book an appointment! SSPCA's Highland centre re-opens

Ground investigations start on 'challenging' Slochd phase of A9 dualling

CORONAVIRUS STATS

HNM APP

NHS Highland chiefs give re-assurances on future of end of life care in Badenoch and Strathspey

NHS Highland chiefs give re-assurances on future of end of life care in Badenoch and Strathspey

Helicopters used to help restore peatlands in the Cairngorms National Park

Helicopters used to help restore peatlands in the Cairngorms National Park

First members of the public get to see inside new hospital in Aviemore

First members of the public get to see inside new hospital in Aviemore

MOST READ

Nicky Marr: A new podcast tackles a difficult subject

New Highland MSPs welcomed by farmers' union

NATIONAL NEWS

Easing of restrictions may increase R number but will not overwhelm NHS – Sage

Easing of restrictions may increase R number but will not overwhelm NHS – Sage

Variants can come out of a blue sky, says chief medical officer

Variants can come out of a blue sky, says chief medical officer

Doug Beattie confirms UUP leadership bid

Doug Beattie confirms UUP leadership bid

PM defends plan to require ID to vote in the face of widespread backlash

PM defends plan to require ID to vote in the face of widespread backlash

SPORT

Listen: Ross County move into pole position for Premiership survival

Strathspey Thistle line up friendly fixtures ahead of new season

Strathspey Thistle line up friendly fixtures ahead of new season

MacKay deal is boost to Caley Thistle finances

MacKay deal is boost to Caley Thistle finances

Caley Thistle star linked with move to Premiership club

Caley Thistle star linked with move to Premiership club

Highland League clubs to join football's social media boycott

Highland League clubs to join football's social media boycott

Listen: Pyramid play-off given green light

Edinburgh golfer wins Royal Dornoch Masters

Kingussie and Newtonmore get byes in opening round of Sutherland Cup

LIFESTYLE

Recipe of the week: Flourless chocolate mousse cake

Games of the week – MLB The Show 21, Judgment, Fez and World of Demons

Games of the week – MLB The Show 21, Judgment, Fez and World of Demons

Joyful meals don’t need fussy recipes

Joyful meals don’t need fussy recipes

Nicky Marr: A new podcast tackles a difficult subject

Nicky Marr: A new podcast tackles a difficult subject

Christian Viewpoint: Moving poems from the past still as relevant today

Christian Viewpoint: Moving poems from the past still as relevant today

WHAT'S ON

Bob’s dream comes true at the Grampian Transport Museum

Public vote will help University of the Highlands and Islands student become a published playwright

Public vote will help University of the Highlands and Islands student become a published playwright

North-east street art festival set to return

North-east street art festival set to return

Scottish book awards set to celebrate 'amazing work and innovation' during coronavirus crisis

Scottish book awards set to celebrate 'amazing work and innovation' during coronavirus crisis

A long tradition of Highland hospitality – the cèilidh continues

A long tradition of Highland hospitality – the cèilidh continues

North-east gallery reopens with show by top Scottish artist

Scottish Opera reveals a programme of filmed and outdoor performances

Downloads and streaming: New stuff to watch at home

Top 25 Days Out

The Highlanders' Museum

Go Ape!

Tomb of the Eagles

The Jacobite

25 Great Places to Eat

Café Sia, Broadford

OldByreSkye

Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

25 Great Places to Stay

Evelix Pods Dornoch

Crown Hotel, Callander

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MacLeod House & Lodge

Everything Wedding

Innes House

Gordon's Cater Hire

Fuze Ceremonies

McCalls

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