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Strathspey MP lends support to local B&B owners missing out on grant support

26 May 2020
Strathspey MP lends support to local B&B owners missing out on grant support

Strathspey MP lends support to local B&B owners missing out on grant support

26 May 2020

A Highland MP has written to the Scottish Government in support of small bed and breakfast owners who do not use a business bank account.


One more positive coronavirus test in Highlands

26 May 2020
One more positive coronavirus test in Highlands

One more positive coronavirus test in Highlands

26 May 2020

The Highlands' three-day run without freshly-confirmed Covid-19 cases has ended after an additional person tested positive for the virus.


Gaelic and football combine to inspire an innovative new learning and fitness programme

26 May 2020
Gaelic and football combine to inspire an innovative new learning and fitness programme

Gaelic and football combine to inspire an innovative new learning and fitness programme

26 May 2020

Strathspey and Badenoch schools will be able to take advantage of a new initiative which has been set up with support from Highland Council.


Coronavirus sick pay scheme opens for applications

26 May 2020
Coronavirus sick pay scheme opens for applications

Coronavirus sick pay scheme opens for applications

26 May 2020

Small businesses and employers across the UK who have paid statutory sick pay to staff taking leave will be able to claim back the money from today.


Make Music Day aims create new version of Auld Lang Syne

26 May 2020
Make Music Day aims create new version of Auld Lang Syne

Make Music Day aims create new version of Auld Lang Syne

26 May 2020

In response to the challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic Make Music Day UK has launched the digital participation project.


Scottish farmers and crofters can now apply for grants of up to £1000

26 May 2020
Scottish farmers and crofters can now apply for grants of up to £1000

Scottish farmers and crofters can now apply for grants of up to £1000

26 May 2020

The Scottish Government has lifted requirements to complete an Integrated Land Management Plan prior to accessing support for woodland creation.


Highlands and Islands is one of the safest places to live in Scotland

26 May 2020
Highlands and Islands is one of the safest places to live in Scotland

Highlands and Islands is one of the safest places to live in Scotland

26 May 2020

Year-end figures highlighted a reduction of more than five per cent in overall crime when compared to the previous year.


Police arrested 12 motorists for suspected drug driving over the weekend

25 May 2020
Police arrested 12 motorists for suspected drug driving over the weekend

Police arrested 12 motorists for suspected drug driving over the weekend

25 May 2020

Road policing officers have expressed their disappointment after 12 people were stopped for suspected drug driving offences over the weekend.


No fresh cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands for third day in a row

25 May 2020
No fresh cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands for third day in a row

No fresh cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Highlands for third day in a row

25 May 2020

The number of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus has remained flat at 335 as 55 fresh cases were recorded across Scotland.


Council awarded more than £750,000 to roll out network of safe walking and cycling routes

25 May 2020
Council awarded more than £750,000 to roll out network of safe walking and cycling routes

Council awarded more than £750,000 to roll out network of safe walking and cycling routes

25 May 2020

Over the coming weeks towns across the Highlands will see a roll-out of temporary walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure along priority routes.


New Scots animation aims to help schools after lockdown

25 May 2020
New Scots animation aims to help schools after lockdown

New Scots animation aims to help schools after lockdown

25 May 2020

With lockdown continuing Highland-based production company, Big Sky, has made a new full-length animation available for free streaming.


More than £56 million in coronavirus business grants awarded in the Highlands

25 May 2020
More than £56 million in coronavirus business grants awarded in the Highlands

More than £56 million in coronavirus business grants awarded in the Highlands

25 May 2020

The Covid-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help firms stay in business during the pandemic, has now paid out £56,286,250.


Disappointment for Stereophonic fans as Welsh band cancels its Highland capital July gig because of coronavirus

15 May 2020
Disappointment for Stereophonic fans as Welsh band cancels its Highland capital July gig because of coronavirus

Disappointment for Stereophonic fans as Welsh band cancels its Highland capital July gig because of coronavirus

15 May 2020

Stereophonics' planned summer gig in Inverness is the latest city event to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis


Rail boss admits travelling to his Highland holiday home

15 May 2020
Rail boss admits travelling to his Highland holiday home

Rail boss admits travelling to his Highland holiday home

15 May 2020

The boss of the Caledonian Sleeper train service had previously denied ignoring lockdown rules when he travelled from London to Inverness


Fast food chains start to re-open for takeaways in Highlands

14 May 2020
Fast food chains start to re-open for takeaways in Highlands

Fast food chains start to re-open for takeaways in Highlands

14 May 2020

Burger King has already opened up 35 of its restaurants this week and the Inverness branch will be reopened in the next phase


Police Scotland's divisional commander thanks Highland residents for their support

09 May 2020
Police Scotland's divisional commander thanks Highland residents for their support

Police Scotland's divisional commander thanks Highland residents for their support

09 May 2020

Police in the Highlands and Islands continue to thank the public for their co-operation, consent and compliance during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Convoy provides show of support for staff at Raigmore Hospital

08 May 2020
Convoy provides show of support for staff at Raigmore Hospital

Convoy provides show of support for staff at Raigmore Hospital

08 May 2020

A convoy of heavy goods and agricultural vehicles drove past Raigmore Hospital last night in support of NHS staff and other key workers


Tom Jones Inverness gig cancelled

08 May 2020
Tom Jones Inverness gig cancelled

Tom Jones Inverness gig cancelled

08 May 2020

Tom Jones has confirmed he won't be coming to Inverness this summer after planned tour dates were pushed back to next year.


Brown bin collections to restart in the Highlands

29 April 2020
Brown bin collections to restart in the Highlands

Brown bin collections to restart in the Highlands

29 April 2020

Highland Council has announced fortnightly collections of brown bins will begin again next month.


Chancellor under fire from Highland MSP for his failed attempt to correct job retention scheme

27 April 2020
Chancellor under fire from Highland MSP for his failed attempt to correct job retention scheme

Chancellor under fire from Highland MSP for his failed attempt to correct job retention scheme

27 April 2020

Changes still leaves many thousands of job switchers penniless in pandemic crisis according to Labour's Rhoda Grant.


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