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NHS Highland supporting new technology to protect against Covid-19 in care homes

09 September 2020
NHS Highland supporting new technology to protect against Covid-19 in care homes

NHS Highland supporting new technology to protect against Covid-19 in care homes

09 September 2020

Health chiefs hope new technology will help prevent the spread of coronavirus in care homes


Highland Tesco store confirms staff member has tested positive for coronavirus

02 September 2020
Highland Tesco store confirms staff member has tested positive for coronavirus

Highland Tesco store confirms staff member has tested positive for coronavirus

02 September 2020

Tesco says it is following guidance and taking precautions after a staff member at one of its biggest Highland stores tested positive for Covid-19.


Police arrest HGV driver over the poor state of his vehicle

01 September 2020
Police arrest HGV driver over the poor state of his vehicle

Police arrest HGV driver over the poor state of his vehicle

01 September 2020

Officers from Highland and Islands Road Policing have been checking HGVs for roadworthiness and compliance with drivers' hours legislation.


Man charged over break-in at Maggie's Highlands Centre

01 September 2020
Man charged over break-in at Maggie's Highlands Centre

Man charged over break-in at Maggie's Highlands Centre

01 September 2020

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at the Maggie's centre in Inverness.


Highland councillors call for more controls on irresponsible camping

27 August 2020
Highland councillors call for more controls on irresponsible camping

Highland councillors call for more controls on irresponsible camping

27 August 2020

Call for discussions on how to manage future visitors after complaints about dirty camping


Loch Ness Monster gets unflattering name check in US presidential campaign

25 August 2020
Loch Ness Monster gets unflattering name check in US presidential campaign

Loch Ness Monster gets unflattering name check in US presidential campaign

25 August 2020

Nessie invoked in a bid to discredit US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden but swipe is already backfiring


Crime detection rates increase in the Highlands and Islands during Covid-19 lockdown

24 August 2020
Crime detection rates increase in the Highlands and Islands during Covid-19 lockdown

Crime detection rates increase in the Highlands and Islands during Covid-19 lockdown

24 August 2020

Public confidence in policing also grew during the same period according to latest figures


Gyms and swimming pools may reopen on August 31

20 August 2020
Gyms and swimming pools may reopen on August 31

Gyms and swimming pools may reopen on August 31

20 August 2020

More businesses will be allowed to reopen from Monday next week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed this afternoon.


Pensioner charged with culpable homicide after death of Highland garage owner

20 August 2020
Pensioner charged with culpable homicide after death of Highland garage owner

Pensioner charged with culpable homicide after death of Highland garage owner

20 August 2020

A retired consultant ophthalmologist appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday accused of killing his neighbour


Drivers urged to slow down near schools in Badenoch and Strathspey

06 August 2020
Drivers urged to slow down near schools in Badenoch and Strathspey

Drivers urged to slow down near schools in Badenoch and Strathspey

06 August 2020

Part time flashing 20mph signs by Highland schools will not be operating as normal due to technical issues


Spain travel advice: Everything you need to know about latest coronavirus quarantine rules

29 July 2020
Spain travel advice: Everything you need to know about latest coronavirus quarantine rules

Spain travel advice: Everything you need to know about latest coronavirus quarantine rules

29 July 2020

Holidaymakers are facing tough choices after the rules around travel to and from Spain were changed.


No physical distancing for school pupils if coronavirus infection rate remains low

16 July 2020
No physical distancing for school pupils if coronavirus infection rate remains low

No physical distancing for school pupils if coronavirus infection rate remains low

16 July 2020

Education Secretary John Swinney has said no physical distancing required for primary or secondary pupils if infection rates remain low


'Law abiding' biscuits launched by Ashers bakery

15 July 2020
'Law abiding' biscuits launched by Ashers bakery

'Law abiding' biscuits launched by Ashers bakery

15 July 2020

Ashers bakery is keeping up with the times with a range of shortbread figures in kilts and face coverings.


Scotland to retain quarantine measures for Spanish travel

08 July 2020
Scotland to retain quarantine measures for Spanish travel

Scotland to retain quarantine measures for Spanish travel

08 July 2020

People travelling to or from Spain will have to quarantine on arrival in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says.


Survey will help inform air travel plan for the Highlands

29 June 2020
Survey will help inform air travel plan for the Highlands

Survey will help inform air travel plan for the Highlands

29 June 2020

The owner of Inverness Airport wants to hear from businesses about how it can help meet their travel needs.


DFS to re-open showroom in Inverness from tomorrow

19 June 2020
DFS to re-open showroom in Inverness from tomorrow

DFS to re-open showroom in Inverness from tomorrow

19 June 2020

Furniture store DFS is introducing two new safety first services for customers


Number of confirmed positive tests for Covid-19 in the Highlands remains the same

05 June 2020
Number of confirmed positive tests for Covid-19 in the Highlands remains the same

Number of confirmed positive tests for Covid-19 in the Highlands remains the same

05 June 2020

The overall total number of positive tests in the region remains at 338 today


EasyJet flights to resume at Inverness Airport from next month

21 May 2020
EasyJet flights to resume at Inverness Airport from next month

EasyJet flights to resume at Inverness Airport from next month

21 May 2020

EasyJet has announced flights will restart on June 15 – with all crew and passengers required to wear face masks


NHS Highland to test software for coronavirus contact tracers

18 May 2020
NHS Highland to test software for coronavirus contact tracers

NHS Highland to test software for coronavirus contact tracers

18 May 2020

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said NHS Highland will be helping in the next stage of efforts to control the spread of coronavirus.


Virtual whisky festival raises more than £8000 for cancer charity

18 May 2020
Virtual whisky festival raises more than £8000 for cancer charity

Virtual whisky festival raises more than £8000 for cancer charity

18 May 2020

Tomatin Distillery held a virtual whisky festival to raise much-needed funds for its charity partner Maggie’s Highlands


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