Coronavirus - Local News

Shoppers in the far north should stop panic buying over fears about the growing coronavirus pandemic, says MSP Gail Ross.

Caithness councillors are currently receiving regular briefings in what is being called "a national emergency situation" because of Covid-19.

THE Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is aiming to certify pupil's grades and results by August 4, the chief examiner has revealed.

INTEREST rates have been cut by the Bank of England in a bid to support the UK economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

THERE has been one more case of coronavirus confirmed in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.

EDUCATION Secretary John Swinney said free school meals will continue amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Flight cancellations hit Wick airport in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

EDUCATION Secretary John Swinney has said exams will be scrapped for school pupils this year as schools get set to close for the foreseeable future.

SCOTLAND'S economy is facing an "immediate collapse in demand" so a package of measures worth £2.2 billion will be introduced to support businesses.

HIGHLAND Council has postponed all committee meetings and member workshops due that were due to take place in March and April over coronavirus.

Far North MP Jamie Stone backs new body established by his party to ensure all those self-isolating receive support during COVID-19 crisis

HIGH Life Highland will close its facilities across the Highlands to help minimise social contact during the ongoing coronavirus emergency.

SENIOR managers and trustees at the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) have decided to keep properties closed and suspend all planned events.

Be aware of internet scammers using the COVID-19 crisis as a means to access your personal details online.

But management advise revellers at Wick entertainment venue to exercise caution in light of Coronavirus situation

Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross praises the hard work of Scottish health workers in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak

The First Minster, Nicola Sturgeon, made an announcement today (Wednesday) that schools throughout Scotland will close from this Friday.

THERE have been no more cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.

The First Minister made the announcement during a daily briefing

Worshippers who attend Catholic churches in Caithness are freed from their obligation to go to mass due to Coronavirus situation