NEWS

First Minister says thousands of new NHS beds will be made available for Covid-19 patients

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says NHS Scotland intends to quadruple the number of available intensive care unit beds.

Aviemore sweetie shop donates treats to staff and patients on children's ward

Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, which has outlets in both Aviemore and Inverness, has given a donation to staff and children in hospital

Post Office bosses act to help struggling branches during lockdown

All independent postmasters will receive 100 per cent of their remuneration this month and 90 per cent in May

Seven more confirmed Highland coronavirus cases as national death toll increases

Seven more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Stay of execution on Highland business rates

'These are exceptional times and require exceptional measures'

Expert help from Begbies Traynor Group for small businesses during coronavirus crisis

SPONSORED CONTENT: Begbies Traynor Group gives advice to small businesses in the wake of the escalating coronavirus crisis.

Highland farming needs Plan B

Key to success is 'a robust plan' says advisor

Badenoch and Strathspey MP welcomes £75m rescue package for Brits stranded abroad

Drew Hendry said he is there to help any local constituents having problems with getting loved ones back home to region

First Minister says emergency legislation will be strictly limited

Nicola Sturgeon said she is 'not deaf and blind' to concerns around emergency legislation due to come before the Scottish Parliament tomorrow.

Hospice appeals for help to make ID cards during coronavirus pandemic

Highland Hospice is appealing for a loan of the equipment needed to produce ID cards for essential staff during the coronavirus crisis.

See inside the Inverness Justice Centre which opened yesterday

Scotland's first purpose-built justice centre has just opened in Inverness

Another seven people test positive for coronavirus in the Highlands

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 51 in the last 24 hours.

Highland MSP urges people to exercise close to home

'This is about saving lives and protecting our NHS'

Leading social housing provider in strath announces rent freeze

Albyn Housing Society will be keeping rents at their current level for next six months because of the coronavrius outbreak

Reading galore available to Highlanders

'It's more important than ever now to keep our minds active'

Highland cop chief thanks public

'Thankfully we have not yet had to use new powers'

Highland Council winding up charity textile banks for now

"Government Covid-19 advice does not include trips to textile banks while shopping for food"

Aviemore dump has its lifespan extended

Planning permission for its operation had been due to end tomorrow

Belladrum Festival organisers postpone ticket resale amid coronavirus concerns

ORGANISERS of the 2020 Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival have postponed their next ticket resale as the coronavirus crisis deepens.

Loganair likely to ask for government support during coronavirus pandemic

The head of Loganair, which runs a number of routes to and from the Highlands, said it is likely the airline will be looking for further support.