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Over £63m paid out to 5892 Highland businesses in Covid scheme

Over £63m paid out to 5892 Highland businesses in Covid scheme

The Covid-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme has now paid out over £63 million to 5892 Highland businesses.


North Highland Initiative calls for 'positive and uplifting' message on tourism

North Highland Initiative calls for 'positive and uplifting' message on tourism

A "positive and uplifting" message on tourism will be needed to ease concerns among Highland communities as Scotland emerges from lockdown.


Highland MSP warns of 'cheap, substandard' food imports

Highland MSP warns of 'cheap, substandard' food imports

North MSP Maree Todd has renewed her call for the UK government to remove the threat of lower food standards in any future trade deal.


Call for Scottish Government to secure Wick air links

Call for Scottish Government to secure Wick air links

A Call has been made for the Scottish Government to secure air links from Wick to help the local economy recover in the wake of the virus pandemic.


Work on Thurso Premier Inn set to resume next week

Work on Thurso Premier Inn set to resume next week

Work on the multi-million-pound Premier Inn in Thurso is expected to resume next week, according to the company behind the project.


Some measures outlined by First Minister 'do not add up', Jamie Stone claims

Some measures outlined by First Minister 'do not add up', Jamie Stone claims

Some of the measures announced today by Nicola Sturgeon to ease the coronavirus restrictions in Scotland "do not add up", Jamie Stone has claimed.


Five jobs go with closure of Travis Perkins branch at Thurso

Five jobs go with closure of Travis Perkins branch at Thurso

Five jobs are being lost in Thurso with the closure of the Travis Perkins builders' merchants in the town.


Updated figures show 32 more confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

Updated figures show 32 more confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area has risen by 32, according to new Scottish Government figures.


60-year-old man on murder charge after Wick incident

60-year-old man on murder charge after Wick incident

A 60-year-old man appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court today on a charge of murder after an incident in Wick at the weekend.


Council aiming to provide 'safest and most valuable learning experience possible'

Council aiming to provide 'safest and most valuable learning experience possible'

Highland Council says it is determined to get children across the region back into schools "as soon as possible" – but it needs to be done safely.


Groats manager accepts bid to retain Highland Amateur Cup will have to wait

Groats manager accepts bid to retain Highland Amateur Cup will have to wait

Wick Groats will almost certainly have to wait another year before getting the chance to retain the Highland Amateur Cup.


Dame Vera Lynn was a symbol of hope, says local MP Jamie Stone

Dame Vera Lynn was a symbol of hope, says local MP Jamie Stone

North MP Jamie Stone has paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, who died today aged 103, describing her as "a hero to all of us".


Highland Council chief underlines importance of clear message on Covid-19

Highland Council chief underlines importance of clear message on Covid-19

Highland Council chief executive Donna Manson has underlined the importance of a clear and simple national message during the coronavirus emergency.


Man due in court today in connection with Wick death

Man due in court today in connection with Wick death

A 60-year-old is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today in connection with the death of a man following an incident in Wick at the weekend.


Amazing support for Caithness Foodbank service

Amazing support for Caithness Foodbank service

Caithness Foodbank volunteers say they are amazed at the support they are receiving from the community during the Covid-19 lockdown.


Caithness rhythmic gymnastics take part in virtual dance challenge

Caithness rhythmic gymnastics take part in virtual dance challenge

Caithness rhythmic gymnastics joined forces with similar clubs around Scotland for a dance challenge via Zoom.


Historians point to Highland links with slavery

Historians point to Highland links with slavery

As debate continues on whether the Highlands has a racism problem, historians have spoken of the area’s almost hidden slavery roots.


Highland MSP presses Sturgeon over 'unviable' coronavirus tests

Highland MSP presses Sturgeon over 'unviable' coronavirus tests

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has quizzed Nicola Sturgeon about coronavirus tests becoming “unviable” due to late collections in remote areas.


Online workshops for heritage organisations

Online workshops for heritage organisations

Four workshops for heritage organisations looking to connect with new audiences through digital media are taking place over the next week.


Police confirm death of man following Wick disturbance

Police confirm death of man following Wick disturbance

The man injured during a disturbance in a house in Wick at the weekend has died, the police have confirmed.


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