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UK sets up taskforce to 'accelerate' the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

UK sets up taskforce to 'accelerate' the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

The UK’s business secretary Alok Sharma has announced the government has set-up a taskforce to accelerate the development of a coronavirus vaccine.
Highland Council issues more than 1000 business grant payments

Highland Council issues more than 1000 business grant payments

Following the establishment of a dedicated team to manage the Covid-19 Business Grant scheme, the number of grants to in the region is increasing.
Fire crews battling major Highland wild fire

Fire crews battling major Highland wild fire

Fire crews battling two major wild fires near Contin in Ross-Shire
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

Health secretary Jeane Freeman acknowledged the need to do more for those in the care home sector
Inverness Chamber of Commerce hosts webinar for businesses

Inverness Chamber of Commerce hosts webinar for businesses

Inverness Chamber of Commerce has announced its latest Covid-19 webinar – Your Business, Your Voice – which will take place on Thursday.
Another slight rise in Highland coronavirus cases

Another slight rise in Highland coronavirus cases

Another 307 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland – as the number in the Highlands rose a further three to 187.

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

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

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.
Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

The Scottish Government is to start post-Covid-19 economic planning with the assistance of business leaders and experts.
Gaelic song resource Fuaran goes online

Gaelic song resource Fuaran goes online

Songs researched and sung by young people
Council thanks Highland communities for responsible waste actions during lockdown

Council thanks Highland communities for responsible waste actions during lockdown

Members of the public are reminded to safely store their items until waste services resume.
Chance for North artists with lived LGBTQIA+ experience

Chance for North artists with lived LGBTQIA+ experience

Filmfest seeks artwork

Coronavirus: How to deal with uncertainty and change in times of crisis

Coronavirus: How to deal with uncertainty and change in times of crisis

With life shifting rapidly, Liz Connor speaks to a mental health expert about how to keep day-to-day anxieties in check
Inverness primary school hosts online assemblies

Inverness primary school hosts online assemblies

During the Covid-19 outbreak one Inverness primary school has found an ingenious way of carrying on assemblies.
Caley Thistle to receive share of £1.8 million from end of season payouts

Caley Thistle to receive share of £1.8 million from end of season payouts

Inverness are believed to receive £330,000.
McFly gig cancelled

McFly gig cancelled

Promoter announces 'with a heavy heart'
McFly Inverness gig is cancelled

McFly Inverness gig is cancelled

Promoter's decision 'due to current UK situation'
Interview with Sidney & Friends director Tristan Aitchison

Interview with Sidney & Friends director Tristan Aitchison

Now film can be seen by millions on Amazon Prime Video
Inverness residents show their appreciation of the NHS with clap for carers

Inverness residents show their appreciation of the NHS with clap for carers

People in Inverness and the rest of the Highlands showed their appreciation of the NHS last night during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Care firm creates its own personal protective equipment to protect clients and staff

Care firm creates its own personal protective equipment to protect clients and staff

The team at care provider Fraser Elite say they are happy to go the extra mile to help protect elderly and vulnerable clients.

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