Coronavirus - Local News

Six more people in the Highlands have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 23 hours.

North MSP Rhoda Grant says she has has been inundated with enquiries from self-catering businesses that are worried about their future.

For the first time in 20 years civic leader Willie Mackay finds he has no public engagements to help out with at the weekends.

With schools and nurseries closed, a child protection group is urging people to keep their eyes and ears open for youngsters who may be at risk.

Stagecoach Highland is making further cuts to its timetables in response to government advice on avoiding non-essential travel.

A four-year-old girl in Wick has sent a message out to the community with a rainbow poster telling everyone to "stay safe".

Caithness showed its support for NHS staff and carers last night as people across the county joined in a national round of applause.

Signs are going up at Highland Council play parks to reinforce the message that they are all closed until further notice due to coronavirus.

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

A Wick care home has been overwhelmed by the support shown by the Caithness community during the coronavirus crisis.

Highland Council will be providing e-vouchers to families to support access to free school meals from the start of next week.

NHS Highland has suspended visiting across its health and social care sites with immediate effect in order to shield vulnerable groups.

Workers at the Wetherspoon pub in Wick will be paid during the coronavirus lockdown following a change of heart by the company.

Businesses struggling after the onset of strict measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic are being offered a helping hand by a local media firm.

Wick High School sent out a message saying it is 'working hard to ensure that fair and appropriate estimates' are compiled for its pupils

A Caithness business leader said today it is crucial the self-employed are supported by the Scottish and UK governments during the virus pandemic.

With many people having to stay at home due to the lockdown restrictions, spring weather has brought some welcome cheer to Caithness.

"Do not go along to your dentist" is the message as routine dental care services are suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Thurso-based Denchi Group is staying open to ensure the Ministry of Defence continues to be supplied with the batteries and charging systems it needs.

Labour MSP David Stewart says he is concerned that Caithness air links will suffer long-term damage as the coronavirus crisis takes its toll.