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No new Highland deaths from Covid-19 for second week in a row

24 June 2020
No new Highland deaths from Covid-19 for second week in a row

No new Highland deaths from Covid-19 for second week in a row

24 June 2020

There have been no new deaths registered in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 for the second consecutive week.


Sturgeon promises more details on route map out of lockdown after criticism

23 June 2020
Sturgeon promises more details on route map out of lockdown after criticism

Sturgeon promises more details on route map out of lockdown after criticism

23 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will make further announcements on the timeline of Scotland's route map out of the lockdown tomorrow.


Highland Council will need more money to reopen schools in August

21 June 2020
Highland Council will need more money to reopen schools in August

Highland Council will need more money to reopen schools in August

21 June 2020

Highland Council will need more cash to get children back in education by the Scottish Government’s deadline in August, leading councillors say.


No new coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

17 June 2020
No new coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

No new coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

17 June 2020

There have been no new deaths in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19, so the death toll remains at 113.


Scotland 'almost certain' to need furlough scheme beyond October

16 June 2020
Scotland 'almost certain' to need furlough scheme beyond October

Scotland 'almost certain' to need furlough scheme beyond October

16 June 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “almost certain” Scotland will need the furlough scheme to be extended beyond October.


Sturgeon aiming to maximise face-to-face teaching

15 June 2020
Sturgeon aiming to maximise face-to-face teaching

Sturgeon aiming to maximise face-to-face teaching

15 June 2020

There were no new deaths in Scotland in the last 24 hours among those with confirmed Covid-19, the First Minister has said.


Call for regional approach to easing lockdown

13 June 2020
Call for regional approach to easing lockdown

Call for regional approach to easing lockdown

13 June 2020

The centralised approach to easing the lockdown is not working for the Highlands and a different approach should be embraced, it has been claimed.


Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

12 June 2020
Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

12 June 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK government to deliver an economic rescue package for the country.


Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

11 June 2020
Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

11 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon revealed that the current estimate for people carrying coronavirus in Scotland is 4500 – previously it had been thought to be 11,500.


Two more deaths have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area bringing the total of those who have died from Covid-19 to 113

10 June 2020
Two more deaths have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area bringing the total of those who have died from Covid-19 to 113

Two more deaths have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area bringing the total of those who have died from Covid-19 to 113

10 June 2020

The National Records of Scotland confirmed both deaths were in the Highland Council area, one was in hospital and one was at home


Sturgeon 'optimistic' about launching next stage of easing restrictions

08 June 2020
Sturgeon 'optimistic' about launching next stage of easing restrictions

Sturgeon 'optimistic' about launching next stage of easing restrictions

08 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has dropped a strong hint that phase two of easing the lockdown could begin in 10 days’ time – IF everyone obeys the current rules.


Plan to restart all cancer surgeries as PPE efforts are ramped up

04 June 2020
Plan to restart all cancer surgeries as PPE efforts are ramped up

Plan to restart all cancer surgeries as PPE efforts are ramped up

04 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that Scotland is ramping up efforts to manufacture tens of millions of items of personal protective equipment.


Highland Council will not get Scottish Government cash to fill £100m budget gap

03 June 2020
Highland Council will not get Scottish Government cash to fill £100m budget gap

Highland Council will not get Scottish Government cash to fill £100m budget gap

03 June 2020

According to leading councillors the Scottish Government has refused to issue any more cash to the local authority.


Four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

03 June 2020
Four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

Four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

03 June 2020

A total of 111 people have died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – an increase of four from a week ago.


Council to set out dire assessment of financial situation

01 June 2020
Council to set out dire assessment of financial situation

Council to set out dire assessment of financial situation

01 June 2020

Highland Council is to set out a dire assessment of its financial state showing its budget gap can only be plugged by a Scottish Government bailout.


First Minister warns the nation to obey the rules or risk a reimposed lockdown

01 June 2020
First Minister warns the nation to obey the rules or risk a reimposed lockdown

First Minister warns the nation to obey the rules or risk a reimposed lockdown

01 June 2020

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could be reimposed after a wave of people broke the guidance over the weekend, according to Nicola Sturgeon.


Sturgeon still 'nervous' about potential spike in coronavirus as lockdown is eased

29 May 2020
Sturgeon still 'nervous' about potential spike in coronavirus as lockdown is eased

Sturgeon still 'nervous' about potential spike in coronavirus as lockdown is eased

29 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon says she has “never been prouder of this country than I am right now” but is still nervous after the easing of the lockdown.


Death toll from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area rises to 107

27 May 2020
Death toll from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area rises to 107

Death toll from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area rises to 107

27 May 2020

A total of 107 people have died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected coronavirus – an increase of four from a week ago.


Jamie Stone hits out at 'breathtaking arrogance' shown by Dominic Cummings

25 May 2020
Jamie Stone hits out at 'breathtaking arrogance' shown by Dominic Cummings

Jamie Stone hits out at 'breathtaking arrogance' shown by Dominic Cummings

25 May 2020

North MP Jamie Stone has accused Dominic Cummings of "breathtaking arrogance" and insisted the Prime Minister's special adviser must resign.


Inquiry promised after Sutherland councillor is suspended from SNP group

25 May 2020
Inquiry promised after Sutherland councillor is suspended from SNP group

Inquiry promised after Sutherland councillor is suspended from SNP group

25 May 2020

A formal inquiry into the suspension of a second councillor from Highland Council's SNP group has been promised.


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