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New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

New figures reveal those over 75 make up vast majority of coronavirus deaths in Scotland

22 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has detailed measures to protect care home residents as statistics most Covid-19 deaths take place among the over-75s.


Student posts hilarious note to warn neighbours of her noisy behaviour

Student posts hilarious note to warn neighbours of her noisy behaviour

Student posts hilarious note to warn neighbours of her noisy behaviour

22 April 2020

Inverness drama student posts hilarious note to warn neighbours of her noisy behaviour while she is rehearsing during coronavirus lockdown


Around 20 short-term prisoners in the Highlands likely to be eligible for early release

Around 20 short-term prisoners in the Highlands likely to be eligible for early release

Around 20 short-term prisoners in the Highlands likely to be eligible for early release

22 April 2020

It is thought the number of prisoners eligible for early release in the Highlands and Western Isles as part of coronavirus measures will be under 20.


Bus driver plays pipes for care home residents

Bus driver plays pipes for care home residents

Bus driver plays pipes for care home residents

22 April 2020

The skirl of the pipes is helping cheer up residents at a Daviot care home every week.


Claim rats are continuing to plague neighbourhood

Claim rats are continuing to plague neighbourhood

Claim rats are continuing to plague neighbourhood

21 April 2020

Sightings of rats in Culloden reported on social media have prompted a community leader to declare Highland Council failed to tackle the issue.


Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

Stair-climbing Highland pensioner commended at the Scottish Parliament

21 April 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has praised the fundraising efforts of Margaret Payne by lodging a Scottish Parliament motion.


Kirkhill community fights Covid-19 with safe hands

Kirkhill community fights Covid-19 with safe hands

Kirkhill community fights Covid-19 with safe hands

21 April 2020

A village by the Beauly Firth is among the first to benefit from a GP’s tireless efforts to stop Covid-19 in its tracks.


Health charity gets new motorcycle to help during coronavirus pandemic

Health charity gets new motorcycle to help during coronavirus pandemic

Health charity gets new motorcycle to help during coronavirus pandemic

21 April 2020

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes (HAIBB) today welcomed a new and much needed member to its ranks in the form of a BMW F800GT motorcycle.


Clarity Walk founder asks 'could you be phone free?'

Clarity Walk founder asks 'could you be phone free?'

Clarity Walk founder asks 'could you be phone free?'

21 April 2020

Inverness charity Clarity Walk is helping people reduce time spent on the phone, in a bid to reduce stress during the coronavirus lockdown.


Warning against counterfeit coronavirus goods

Warning against counterfeit coronavirus goods

Warning against counterfeit coronavirus goods

20 April 2020

Scammers are duping the public and businesses with counterfeit goods in a bid to profit from fears caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.


Funeral takes place of well-loved former Inverness fire chief

Funeral takes place of well-loved former Inverness fire chief

Funeral takes place of well-loved former Inverness fire chief

20 April 2020

A moving funeral took place today of a popular former Inverness fire chief.


Charity warns youngsters to avoid large gatherings at skate park

Charity warns youngsters to avoid large gatherings at skate park

Charity warns youngsters to avoid large gatherings at skate park

20 April 2020

The Highland Skate Parks Association (HSPA) has been made aware of concerns about youngsters gathering at the skate park in Inverness.


Creative Scotland announces a further £2 million to support the arts during coronavirus pandemic

Creative Scotland announces a further £2 million to support the arts during coronavirus pandemic

Creative Scotland announces a further £2 million to support the arts during coronavirus pandemic

20 April 2020

Creative Scotland has announced an additional £2 million to further support and sustain the creative community during the Covid–19 outbreak.


Inverness Castle lit up blue as a thank you to NHS staff

Inverness Castle lit up blue as a thank you to NHS staff

Inverness Castle lit up blue as a thank you to NHS staff

20 April 2020

Inverness Castle was bathed in blue light on Sunday evening as a thank you to frontline NHS staff.


Neighbours celebrate lottery win

Neighbours celebrate lottery win

Neighbours celebrate lottery win

19 April 2020

Four people in Nairn are celebrating today after winning £1000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.


Charity for forces veterans gets new head for the Highlands as it adapts to coronavirus crisis

Charity for forces veterans gets new head for the Highlands as it adapts to coronavirus crisis

Charity for forces veterans gets new head for the Highlands as it adapts to coronavirus crisis

19 April 2020

A charity fighting to keep up the spirits of veterans has appointed a new head for the north of Scotland.


Surge in number of people seeking help from mental health charity as lockdown is extended

Surge in number of people seeking help from mental health charity as lockdown is extended

Surge in number of people seeking help from mental health charity as lockdown is extended

17 April 2020

A mental health charity has experienced a sharp rise in the number of people contacting them with suicidal thoughts during the Covid-19 lockdown.


Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

17 April 2020

Health secretary Jeane Freeman acknowledged the need to do more for those in the care home sector


Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

Highlife Highland furloughs more than 1200 staff after closing much of its operations a month ago

17 April 2020

The staff have been sent home on full pay though hundreds have also volunteered to support Highland Council's Covid-19 efforts


Highland nonagenerian embarks on fundraising 2398ft staircase challenge for NHS

Highland nonagenerian embarks on fundraising 2398ft staircase challenge for NHS

Highland nonagenerian embarks on fundraising 2398ft staircase challenge for NHS

17 April 2020

A 90-year-old Highland woman is on a mission to scale the equivalent height of one of Scotland's best known mountains – 2398ft high Suilven.


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