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First Minister says coronavirus lockdown will last for 'weeks to come'

First Minister says coronavirus lockdown will last for 'weeks to come'

First Minister says coronavirus lockdown will last for 'weeks to come'

09 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said lockdown is likely to continue for weeks as the Scottish Parliament convened remotely for the first time.


Green MSP calls for Highlands to be protected from Easter visitors

Green MSP calls for Highlands to be protected from Easter visitors

Green MSP calls for Highlands to be protected from Easter visitors

09 April 2020

MSP John Finnie has called for moves to protect rural communities from a potential influx of tourists over the Easter weekend.


Airbnb 'U-turn' over property bookings amid virus lockdown welcomed by MP, but he argues more is needed

Airbnb 'U-turn' over property bookings amid virus lockdown welcomed by MP, but he argues more is needed

Airbnb 'U-turn' over property bookings amid virus lockdown welcomed by MP, but he argues more is needed

09 April 2020

A U-TURN by under-fire holiday let giant Airbnb over lockdown bookings has been praised by a Ross MP, but he insists more still needs to be done.


Councillor suspended for criticising government

Councillor suspended for criticising government

Councillor suspended for criticising government

09 April 2020

AN outspoken councillor has been suspended by the SNP for criticising the Scottish Government’s response to the coronavirus crisis.


Politicians welcome £5m Covid-19 student support package

Politicians welcome £5m Covid-19 student support package

Politicians welcome £5m Covid-19 student support package

08 April 2020

A £5 million package of emergency financial support is being put in place to help Scottish students facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus.


Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

Scottish charities to get share of £60 million as chancellor unveils new aid package

08 April 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised £750 million of funding for the charity sector across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.


16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

16 coronavirus deaths in the NHS Highland area

08 April 2020

A total of 16 people have died of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area, according to new data from the National Records of Scotland.


Green MSP praises majority for following coronavirus advice

Green MSP praises majority for following coronavirus advice

Green MSP praises majority for following coronavirus advice

08 April 2020

A Highland MSP has praised residents in the region for following government advice during the coronavirus crisis.


Killer junction revamp work won't be forgotten, vows MSP

Killer junction revamp work won't be forgotten, vows MSP

Killer junction revamp work won't be forgotten, vows MSP

08 April 2020

WORK to improve a Highland accident blackspot where a teenager died isn't being forgotten because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.


MSP welcomes food funding for families

MSP welcomes food funding for families

MSP welcomes food funding for families

08 April 2020

MSP welcomes confirmation that families who are unable to access food due to coronavirus measures will get extra support from the Scottish Government.


Chief scientific adviser sees evidence the lockdown is working

Chief scientific adviser sees evidence the lockdown is working

Chief scientific adviser sees evidence the lockdown is working

07 April 2020

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance says figures indicate the lockdown and social distancing measures appear to be taking effect.


Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

07 April 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has described Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a fighter.


First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

07 April 2020

Scotland is “willing you on Boris, get well soon” according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

06 April 2020

Downing Street said in a statement that his condition had 'worsened' but that he is receiving 'excellent care'


Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

06 April 2020

Foreign Minister Dominic Raab has revealed tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated.


Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

06 April 2020

SELF-catering businesses have been urged to check if they may be eligible for grants of up to £25,000 to help them through the Covid-19 lockdown.


Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

06 April 2020

Dr Iain Kennedy said Dr Smith 'cares deeply about patients and our NHS'


First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

06 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the trend over the past 10 days is of a 'rapid increase' in Covid-19 cases


Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

05 April 2020

Dr Catherine Calderwood did apologise for her 'mistakes' but following a conversation with the First Minister chose to resign


Police have power to close businesses

Police have power to close businesses

Police have power to close businesses

05 April 2020

Businesses and the public in Scotland are now required by law to follow necessary social distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.


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