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Frontline staff remembered on International Workers' Memorial Day

Frontline staff remembered on International Workers' Memorial Day

NHS staff and frontline workers who have lost their lives in the fight against coronavirus were remembered by Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council.


Care home deaths now account for almost 40% of coronavirus fatalities in Scotland

Care home deaths now account for almost 40% of coronavirus fatalities in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is "deeply distressing" to see new national figures showing the wave of care home deaths continuing to rise.


Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 22 in past week

Covid-19 death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 22 in past week

A total of 72 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19, up from 50 seven days ago.


Thurso volunteers rally round to deliver hot meals

Thurso volunteers rally round to deliver hot meals

More than 600 calls for assistance have been answered by staff and volunteers at Thurso Community Development Trust during the lockdown.


Garden waste collection service set to resume

Garden waste collection service set to resume

Highland Council's garden waste collection service is to start up again from May 11, having been halted in March because of the coronavirus crisis.


Caution urged over question of easing lockdown in Highlands

Caution urged over question of easing lockdown in Highlands

Highland politicians have urged cautioned over the idea that the north could become one of the first places to be eased out of lockdown measures.


Further success for Nuvia in RoSPA safety and health awards

Further success for Nuvia in RoSPA safety and health awards

Local employer Nuvia has again been recognised by RoSPA for its approach to occupational safety and health.


£30,000 for PPE from Halkirk and district fund

£30,000 for PPE from Halkirk and district fund

The directors of a Caithness fund have released £30,000 from its reserves towards the purchase of personal protection equipment for local use.


Covid-19 patients receiving hospital treatment in NHS Highland up by more than a quarter

Covid-19 patients receiving hospital treatment in NHS Highland up by more than a quarter

The number of people receiving hospital treatment for Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area rose by more than a quarter overnight.


Balmore animal centre continues to need support during lockdown

Balmore animal centre continues to need support during lockdown

Local people are being urged not to forget about animals and help the Scottish SPCA centre in Caithness.


Online art class from the Papigoe cliff-tops

Online art class from the Papigoe cliff-tops

Rising to the challenge of lockdown restrictions, Caithness artist Lisa Weller is now running online painting classes from her Papigoe studio.


Our staff are doing an incredible job, says Highland Council leader

Our staff are doing an incredible job, says Highland Council leader

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has praised the efforts of local authority staff in responding to the Covid-19 emergency.


Farm wall continually having to be rebuilt due to crashes at A9 junction

Farm wall continually having to be rebuilt due to crashes at A9 junction

Drivers failing to observe "give way" signs are causing a problem for a farmer who has had to keep rebuilding a wall at a controversial A9 junction.


New fund to support students affected by coronavirus

New fund to support students affected by coronavirus

The University of the Highlands and Islands has launched an emergency fund to help students who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis.


Thurso battery company is charged up after award nomination

Thurso battery company is charged up after award nomination

A Thurso-based company is feeling energised after a specialist battery it makes was nominated for a prestigious award.


Stone welcomes move on mobile Covid-19 testing in Highlands

Stone welcomes move on mobile Covid-19 testing in Highlands

Jamie Stone has welcomed the news that the Highlands will be one of the first areas to see the roll-out of mobile coronavirus testing facilities.


Community catering success in Thrumster area

Community catering success in Thrumster area

Residents in the Thrumster area are benefitting from a new community catering service to provide meals for the elderly and vulnerable during lockdown.


Three more Covid-19 cases confirmed in NHS Highland area

Three more Covid-19 cases confirmed in NHS Highland area

Three more Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area overnight, taking the region's tally to 228 since the outbreak began.


High Life Highland creates new activities online

High Life Highland creates new activities online

High Life Highland has extended its range of services and classes available online, using technology to create new activities during the lockdown.


New resource highlights training courses to furloughed workers

New resource highlights training courses to furloughed workers

People who have been furloughed or made redundant are being encouraged to develop their skills with the help of a new online resource.


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