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This follows similar goals stated by UK health minister Matt Hancock who wants 100,000 tests a day

Six beds at Highland Hospice have been upgraded – and the older beds have been donated to NHS Highland to help respond to the coronavirus.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken about the emotional impact that Covid-19 has had on her.

An Inverness firm of solicitors has donated almost £8000 to a mental health charity based in the city.

A nurse is practising dance moves in a bid to de-stress following shifts at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

The Eastgate Shopping Centre is offering free parking to key workers.

The Inverness branch of DIY giant B&Q has donated flowers to Highland Hospice.

Tomatin Distillery, near Inverness, is organising the world’s first virtual whisky festival this weekend alongside industry leading whisky brands.

A man has been taken to hospital suffering from slight smoke inhalation following a house fire in Inverness.

A group helping those in need during the coronavirus outbreak has asked for more help as demand is seeing it run out of supplies.

TWO lucky Inverness winners have scooped £1000 each in the People's Postcode Lottery.

A Nairn care home is looking for crumbs of comfort – in the shape of donated biscuits.

Inverness Farmers’ Market is planning to promote stallholders digitally after being forced to abandon the first Saturday date in its 20-year history.

An online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands.

A 'dinosaur' who was filmed walking a dog in Inverness last week is back raising more laughter on city streets.

A video of Tesco staff in Inverness singing along to (Is This The Way To) Amarillo has resurfaced – and grown in popularity.

Youngsters are aiming to bring a bit of cheer to their communities during the coronavirus lockdown.

Highland Hospice is appealing for a loan of the equipment needed to produce ID cards for essential staff during the coronavirus crisis.

Residents say people are driving to Culloden Wood despite the car park being closed and warnings that nobody should be driving for exercise.

The public are advised that textile bank servicing across the Highlands has either ceased or is likely to be disrupted until further notice.