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SSEN £350,000 resilience fund to support coronavirus response

SSEN £350,000 resilience fund to support coronavirus response

A new £350,000 fund to support communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic is now open for applications.


Small businesses provide a lifeline to locals

Small businesses provide a lifeline to locals

Many small businesses currently open during the Covid-19 pandemic are providing a lifeline to local people stuck at home.


Response to appeal for voluntary help is 'heart-warming'

Response to appeal for voluntary help is 'heart-warming'

The public response to the challenges being faced during the coronavirus pandemic was described today as "a particularly heart-warming experience".


Online directory aims to help people in the Highlands during coronavirus pandemic

Online directory aims to help people in the Highlands during coronavirus pandemic

An online directory including activities, advice and help for people in the Highlands has been created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.


Wick is part of regional network of coronavirus hubs

Wick is part of regional network of coronavirus hubs

Wick is one of 10 hubs set up to help people who have an increased risk of contracting coronavirus because of underlying health problems.


Another seven people test positive for coronavirus in the Highlands

Another seven people test positive for coronavirus in the Highlands

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands has risen to 51 in the last 24 hours.


Drivers get six-month emergency MOT extension

Drivers get six-month emergency MOT extension

Jamie Stone says he is pleased that the UK Government has granted car owners a six-month exemption from MOT testing during the coronavirus outbreak.


'Stay local' message when exercising or walking dogs

'Stay local' message when exercising or walking dogs

Highlands and Islands SNP MSP Maree Todd has urged the public to "stay local" when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel.


First year of Newton Room 'has been a fantastic experience'

First year of Newton Room 'has been a fantastic experience'

This week marks one year since the UK’s first Norwegian-style learning centres officially opened in the Highlands, with Thurso leading the way.


Rare pig breed enjoying life in Caithness

Rare pig breed enjoying life in Caithness

A rare breed of domestic pig is enjoying the comforts of living in Caithness at Oldhall House farm, Watten.


Public told to stop using textile banks

Public told to stop using textile banks

Highland Council has told members of the public to stop using textile bank facilities until further notice.


Businessman's cheesecake gesture for key workers

Businessman's cheesecake gesture for key workers

Cheesecakes have been delivered to a number of key workers and coronavirus frontline staff thanks to a Wick businessman.


Donations for staff and patients in Caithness General

Donations for staff and patients in Caithness General

Local businesses have been showing their generosity by helping staff and patients at Caithness General Hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Stone still believes Wick/Edinburgh link can be saved as Loganair seeks support

Stone still believes Wick/Edinburgh link can be saved as Loganair seeks support

North MP Jamie Stone believes Loganair’s Wick to Edinburgh flights can still be saved – if a public service obligation is introduced on the route.


Tesco sets out guidelines for safer shopping

Tesco sets out guidelines for safer shopping

Tesco supermarkets in Wick and Thurso are following guidelines to help keep staff and customers in a 'safe and clean environment'.


Warning from Scottish Water as 'choke squads' clear blocked sewer pipes

Warning from Scottish Water as 'choke squads' clear blocked sewer pipes

Householders are being told to "do the right thing" and stop using unsuitable alternatives to toilet paper.


Music-making lifts the spirits during lockdown

Music-making lifts the spirits during lockdown

Two Thurso-based musicians raised spirits in their neighbourhood with a back-garden concert playing classic hymns.


North Caledonian League outcome put off until summer

North Caledonian League outcome put off until summer

A decision on the outcome of the 2019/20 North Caledonian League campaign is unlikely to be made until the end of June.


Caithness farmers keeping busy

Caithness farmers keeping busy

With the arrival of British summertime at the weekend it's business as usual for local farmers.


Stone backs extension of free TV licences for over-75s

Stone backs extension of free TV licences for over-75s

North MP Jamie Stone has signed a cross-party letter asking for free TV licences for over-75s to be extended indefinitely.


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