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WATCH: MP defends his actions after being suspended from the House of Commons for making off with the Mace

17 December 2020
WATCH: MP defends his actions after being suspended from the House of Commons for making off with the Mace

WATCH: MP defends his actions after being suspended from the House of Commons for making off with the Mace

17 December 2020

Drew Hendry says he had to highlight the impact of the UK Internal Market Bill on the Highlands but others called his actions 'dangerous'


Highland Council's last full meeting of 2020 is hit by IT problems

17 December 2020
Highland Council's last full meeting of 2020 is hit by IT problems

Highland Council's last full meeting of 2020 is hit by IT problems

17 December 2020

Dozens of councillors are unable to access the debate due to connection issues with provider Wipro


The events sector is set to get a £13 million boost from the Scottish Government

15 December 2020
The events sector is set to get a £13 million boost from the Scottish Government

The events sector is set to get a £13 million boost from the Scottish Government

15 December 2020

The cash will go to keep key operators afloat amid fears for the country's ability to stage large events


All Higher or Advanced Higher exams cancelled in 2021 amid fears of Covid impact on disadvantaged pupils

08 December 2020
All Higher or Advanced Higher exams cancelled in 2021 amid fears of Covid impact on disadvantaged pupils

All Higher or Advanced Higher exams cancelled in 2021 amid fears of Covid impact on disadvantaged pupils

08 December 2020

Conservatives slam the Scottish Government's 'dithering' over the issue


Coronavirus vaccination jabs in Scotland are expected to start in six days

02 December 2020
Coronavirus vaccination jabs in Scotland are expected to start in six days

Coronavirus vaccination jabs in Scotland are expected to start in six days

02 December 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says: 'It may well be the beginning of the end of this horrible experience'


Highlands to remain at Tier One as visits to other households 'under review'

01 December 2020
Highlands to remain at Tier One as visits to other households 'under review'

Highlands to remain at Tier One as visits to other households 'under review'

01 December 2020

There will be no changes to the level of Covid restrictions in place in the Highlands, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed


Highland Council launches a probe after unpaid school meals leaves £206,000 bill

26 November 2020
Highland Council launches a probe after unpaid school meals leaves £206,000 bill

Highland Council launches a probe after unpaid school meals leaves £206,000 bill

26 November 2020

More than 80,000 meals went unpaid triggering plans to move to an online payment system


'No dismissals' over NHS Highland bullying

26 November 2020
'No dismissals' over NHS Highland bullying

'No dismissals' over NHS Highland bullying

26 November 2020

Emphasis will be on 'intervention' says chief


The Highlands shelled out 70 per cent of the Scottish total for rip-off delivery charges

24 November 2020
The Highlands shelled out 70 per cent of the Scottish total for rip-off delivery charges

The Highlands shelled out 70 per cent of the Scottish total for rip-off delivery charges

24 November 2020

Regional MSP slams the practice as locals were forced to pay an extra £30.1 million amid widespread over-charging for deliveries


The First Minister confirms the Highlands is to be kept at level one Covid restrictions

24 November 2020
The First Minister confirms the Highlands is to be kept at level one Covid restrictions

The First Minister confirms the Highlands is to be kept at level one Covid restrictions

24 November 2020

Nicola Sturgeon said there is now reason for 'cautious optimism' as new cases have stabilised


Health Secretary says NHS Scotland will be ready to start Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks

19 November 2020
Health Secretary says NHS Scotland will be ready to start Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks

Health Secretary says NHS Scotland will be ready to start Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks

19 November 2020

Jeane Freeman said as many as a million people could get a Covid jab by January though no vaccine has yet been approved


NHS Highland chief not anticipating general Covid vaccination programme for children

19 November 2020
 NHS Highland chief not anticipating general Covid vaccination programme for children

NHS Highland chief not anticipating general Covid vaccination programme for children

19 November 2020

'With that vaccination programme we hope that in a matter of months we hope we will have Covid well under control if we are being optimistic'


High Life Highland set to put more staff on furlough

19 November 2020
High Life Highland set to put more staff on furlough

High Life Highland set to put more staff on furlough

19 November 2020

But in a major positive development HLH currently projects a much smaller deficit this year due to Covid


The Highlands remains at level one on the Tier system but household visits are still banned

17 November 2020
The Highlands remains at level one on the Tier system but household visits are still banned

The Highlands remains at level one on the Tier system but household visits are still banned

17 November 2020

First Minister also confirmed that Scotland passed the 'sombre and distressing milestone' of 5000 deaths linked to Covid


Extension to furlough scheme welcome but 'long overdue', says Scotland's Finance Secretary

05 November 2020
Extension to furlough scheme welcome but 'long overdue', says Scotland's Finance Secretary

Extension to furlough scheme welcome but 'long overdue', says Scotland's Finance Secretary

05 November 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's extension of furlough scheme has been welcomed by Kate Forbes


Newly launched postcode checker shows the official Covid guidance and restrictions in your area

02 November 2020
Newly launched postcode checker shows the official Covid guidance and restrictions in your area

Newly launched postcode checker shows the official Covid guidance and restrictions in your area

02 November 2020

It offers access to detailed information on socialising, shared parenting, schools, hospitality, public transport and sporting events


MSPs and business leaders welcome Tier 1 status that will reduce Covid restrictions in the Highlands from Monday

29 October 2020
MSPs and business leaders welcome Tier 1 status that will reduce Covid restrictions in the Highlands from Monday

MSPs and business leaders welcome Tier 1 status that will reduce Covid restrictions in the Highlands from Monday

29 October 2020

But some call for a further relaxation to minimise disruption to business and family life


Highlands placed in Level One of Covid restrictions but home visits ban to remain

29 October 2020
Highlands placed in Level One of Covid restrictions but home visits ban to remain

Highlands placed in Level One of Covid restrictions but home visits ban to remain

29 October 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she recognises ban will cause 'particular hardship' in rural and island communities


Highland Council agrees responses to Scottish Government on five-tier Covid alert system

28 October 2020
Highland Council agrees responses to Scottish Government on five-tier Covid alert system

Highland Council agrees responses to Scottish Government on five-tier Covid alert system

28 October 2020

Fears persist that visitors from high-risk areas could still flock to the Highlands


Highland Council votes to back placing the region in Tier 1 of Covid system

28 October 2020
Highland Council votes to back placing the region in Tier 1 of Covid system

Highland Council votes to back placing the region in Tier 1 of Covid system

28 October 2020

Highlands could be set to reopen pubs and allow home visits if the Highlands is placed at Tier 1 after council vote.


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