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Council issues more than 7500 school meals vouchers to Highland families

22 April 2020
Council issues more than 7500 school meals vouchers to Highland families

Council issues more than 7500 school meals vouchers to Highland families

22 April 2020

Highland Council is continuing to provide free school meals through e-vouchers to families across the region while schools are closed.


North MSP urges public to watch out for scams amid coronavirus outbreak

22 April 2020
North MSP urges public to watch out for scams amid coronavirus outbreak

North MSP urges public to watch out for scams amid coronavirus outbreak

22 April 2020

Gail Ross is urging her constituents to be on their guard for fraudsters and fake news following an increase in reports about scams.


Befriending volunteers stay in touch with temporary telephone service

22 April 2020
Befriending volunteers stay in touch with temporary telephone service

Befriending volunteers stay in touch with temporary telephone service

22 April 2020

A popular local befriending service is adapting to the demands of social distancing by chatting over the phone rather than in person.


Gail Ross urges UK Government to extend Brexit deadline

22 April 2020
Gail Ross urges UK Government to extend Brexit deadline

Gail Ross urges UK Government to extend Brexit deadline

22 April 2020

Gail Ross has called on the UK Government to extend the Brexit negotiation deadline to avoid a further economic hit on top of the Covid-19 crisis.


Staxigoe looking to the future with new community pitch

21 April 2020
Staxigoe looking to the future with new community pitch

Staxigoe looking to the future with new community pitch

21 April 2020

Volunteers in Staxigoe are looking ahead to the second phase of an ambitious project to create a community football pitch for the village.


Many businesses in an untenable position, says Caithness business leader

21 April 2020
Many businesses in an untenable position, says Caithness business leader

Many businesses in an untenable position, says Caithness business leader

21 April 2020

Business leader Trudy Morris has voiced concern over the pace of government support for firms that are struggling to cope with the Covid-19 impact.


Stagecoach making further changes to timetables in Highlands

20 April 2020
Stagecoach making further changes to timetables in Highlands

Stagecoach making further changes to timetables in Highlands

20 April 2020

Stagecoach Highland is making further changes to its timetables in line with current demand for bus services in the region.


MSP Rhoda Grant backs petition to halt air traffic changes

20 April 2020
MSP Rhoda Grant backs petition to halt air traffic changes

MSP Rhoda Grant backs petition to halt air traffic changes

20 April 2020

Rhoda Grant has given her support to a petition opposing the air traffic control centralisation plans drawn up by Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.


Highland Council ramps up team handling business grants

20 April 2020
Highland Council ramps up team handling business grants

Highland Council ramps up team handling business grants

20 April 2020

Highland Council says it is ramping up the team responsible for processing small business grants to respond more quickly to applicants.


Scottish Natural Heritage says 'act responsibly' when taking exercise

20 April 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage says 'act responsibly' when taking exercise

Scottish Natural Heritage says 'act responsibly' when taking exercise

20 April 2020

Walkers, joggers and cyclists are being urged to act responsibly when out for their local exercise during Covid-19 restrictions.


SSEN extends range of help for priority customers

19 April 2020
SSEN extends range of help for priority customers

SSEN extends range of help for priority customers

19 April 2020

SSEN is extending the support it provides to those most vulnerable by expanding the eligibility of its Priority Services Register.


140,000 children and young people provided with free school meals

19 April 2020
140,000 children and young people provided with free school meals

140,000 children and young people provided with free school meals

19 April 2020

Some 140,000 children and young people across Scotland are being supported with the provision of a free school meal during the coronavirus outbreak.


Business grant payments pass 1000 mark in Highland Council area

17 April 2020
Business grant payments pass 1000 mark in Highland Council area

Business grant payments pass 1000 mark in Highland Council area

17 April 2020

Highland Council is seeing a high demand for its Covid-19 business grant scheme.


Stone urges support for Suilven staircase challenge

17 April 2020
Stone urges support for Suilven staircase challenge

Stone urges support for Suilven staircase challenge

17 April 2020

North MP Jamie Stone is urging the public to support 90-year-old Margaret Payne in her bid to reach the peak of Suilven – from her home.


Communities thanked for responsible actions while waste recycling centres are shut

17 April 2020
Communities thanked for responsible actions while waste recycling centres are shut

Communities thanked for responsible actions while waste recycling centres are shut

17 April 2020

Communities across the Highland Council area have been thanked for taking a responsible attitude to household waste during the lockdown.


Lockdown in pictures – around Caithness

17 April 2020
Lockdown in pictures – around Caithness

Lockdown in pictures – around Caithness

17 April 2020

Our picture gallery gives a snapshot of just some of the things that have been happening locally as the community responds to the Covid-19 crisis.


An enduring contribution to the community: remembering Janet McDonald

16 April 2020
An enduring contribution to the community: remembering Janet McDonald

An enduring contribution to the community: remembering Janet McDonald

16 April 2020

A personal reflection following the passing of Janet McDonald who, with her late husband Ian, ran J McDonald Photographers in Wick for many years


Stone hits out at holidaymakers heading to Highlands

16 April 2020
Stone hits out at holidaymakers heading to Highlands

Stone hits out at holidaymakers heading to Highlands

16 April 2020

Jamie Stone has spoken out after reports that visitors have been escaping to their second homes in the Highlands during the coronavirus pandemic.


NHS Highland overwhelmed by support from community

16 April 2020
NHS Highland overwhelmed by support from community

NHS Highland overwhelmed by support from community

16 April 2020

NHS Highland says it has been overwhelmed by the community support it has received from both companies and individuals.


Fire service warns sky lanterns 'pose significant threat'

15 April 2020
Fire service warns sky lanterns 'pose significant threat'

Fire service warns sky lanterns 'pose significant threat'

15 April 2020

A campaign inviting the public to light sky lanterns in a show of solidarity for NHS workers could place unnecessary pressure on emergency services.


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