Coronavirus - Local News

Jeane Freeman outlines the support available to those dealing with anxiety, fear, uncertainty, anger or sadness during the Covid-19 crisis

Staff at Caithness Klics have been going "above and beyond" to make sure local young carers are getting the support they need.

A Cambridge University student is making the most of his time locked down in Wick by taking part in a NHS charity garden run.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans for a test, trace, and isolate strategy to combat the spread of coronavirus.

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the NHS Highland area slowed today after several days of larger-than-average increases.

Members of Thurso Boys' Brigade are to help local kids get creative and beat the lockdown blues with doorstep deliveries of Covid-19 craft packs.

The number of cases of coronavirus in the Highlands increased by more than 10 per cent since yesterday, new figures have shown.

Organisers of the Mey Highland Games have commissioned a special signature tartan to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Two local business women have raised £500 for the Caithness Foodbank after running their own fundraiser.

With the uncertain times of the coronavirus epidemic and lockdown a new Caithness map should make sourcing the help of community groups a bit easier.

The NHS Highland area no longer has the lowest number of confirmed coronavirus cases on mainland Scotland after 17 new diagnoses overnight.

Police Scotland's Highlands and Islands divisional commander has praised the public for their support and co-operation during the lockdown.

A call has been made for the Wick Academy Development Fund to make a donation to help in the local fight against coronavirus.

Royal Mail has detailed temporary changes to its services because of the coronavirus crisis.

Tests on Caithness health workers suspected of having coronavirus would be carried out in Wick, NHS Highland has said.

Six new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the region's tally to 242.

A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium-sized businesses and newly self-employed people is opening for applications.

Caithness may be the first port of call for a mobile coronavirus testing centre, according to NHS Highland's interim director of public health.

NHS staff and frontline workers who have lost their lives in the fight against coronavirus were remembered by Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council.

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is "deeply distressing" to see new national figures showing the wave of care home deaths continuing to rise.