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Free school meals to continue during coronavirus crisis

Free school meals to continue during coronavirus crisis

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


More fears for Wick airport

More fears for Wick airport

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


No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus

No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus

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.


Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

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.


Coronavirus forces Highland Council to postpone committee meetings

Coronavirus forces Highland Council to postpone committee meetings

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


Liberal Democrats in Caithness set up Coronavirus Community Taskforce

Liberal Democrats in Caithness set up Coronavirus Community Taskforce

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


Libraries, leisure centres and museums to close in Caithness

Libraries, leisure centres and museums to close in Caithness

High Life Highland says it is closing all its facilities across the region.


High Life Highland to close all facilities amid coronavirus crisis

High Life Highland to close all facilities amid coronavirus crisis

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


Towheads on the move through Wick

Towheads on the move through Wick

Two giant yellow structures known as towheads were transferred from Wick Harbour to Wester.


NTS suspends all events and restricts property openings amid coronavirus outbreak

NTS suspends all events and restricts property openings amid coronavirus outbreak

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


COVID-19 scam alert

COVID-19 scam alert

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


Waterfront club to remain open – for now

Waterfront club to remain open – for now

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


Far North MP Stone thanks NHS Scotland staff in Parliament

Far North MP Stone thanks NHS Scotland staff in Parliament

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


All Caithness schools set to close amid coronavirus crisis

All Caithness schools set to close amid coronavirus crisis

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


Confirmed coronavirus cases in Highlands remains at five

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Highlands remains at five

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


Stone co-sponsors bill to repeal Vagrancy Act in bid to protect homeless against Coronavirus

Stone co-sponsors bill to repeal Vagrancy Act in bid to protect homeless against Coronavirus

Jamie Stone supports fellow Liberal Democrat MP, Layla Moran, with proposed repeal legislation


Confirmation that a third person has died from coronavirus in Scotland

Confirmation that a third person has died from coronavirus in Scotland

The First Minister made the announcement during a daily briefing


Bishops announce suspension of all Catholic mass services

Bishops announce suspension of all Catholic mass services

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


Scorries chairman backs SFA decison for total football shut down

Scorries chairman backs SFA decison for total football shut down

Miller says call-off was right thing to do but admits sympathy for rivals Brora who were on the cusp of title glory


Merlin Cinema announces temporary closure in Thurso due to coronavirus pandemic

Merlin Cinema announces temporary closure in Thurso due to coronavirus pandemic

Merlin Cinema closes as it follows Government guidelines.


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