Covid fears cancel Peat & Diesel Skye gig
It would have been “irresponsible to gamble the health” of the Skye and Raasay community by hosting a concert by Lewis band ‘Peat & Diesel’ in Kyleakin, arts organisation Seall…
Tag: Covid-19
Highland Covid cases near “unmanageable levels”
Covid cases across the region are bordering on “unmanageable levels” Highland Council’s leader has said. Margaret Davidson has called for the Scottish Government to reassess recent changes to self-isolation regulations…
Skye hotel boss hits out at “cheap seat” critics following temporary Covid closure
The boss of the Portree Hotel has hit out after rumours that the temporary closure of the Skye establishment earlier this week had been enforced. Campbell Dickson confirmed that the…
Applecross Inn cuts opening hours due to a lack of staff
A multi award-winning Wester Ross business has been forced to cut its opening days because it is unable to recruit or house enough staff. Judith Fish, proprietor of the Applecross…
Home Farm families told to anticipate “upsetting” care report findings
A damning report into the care being provided at the Isle of Skye’s Home Farm nursing home is expected to be published later this week. Relatives of residents at the…
Back to school plan: Government has listened, but teachers have a right to feel aggrieved
WHFP Editorial 26.06.20 Thanks to the onset of Covid-19 the past three months have been an education for us all, though for school children the world as they knew it…
Ian Blackford MP claims Home Farm hearing has “paved the way” for NHS ownership
Ian Blackford MP has claimed that the latest ruling in the court hearing concerning the management of Home Farm nursing home on Skye has “paved the way” for the transfer…
Skye councillor calls for calm amid fears over lockdown breaches
Skye councillor John Gordon has this week urged island constituents to alert the police to any suspected lockdown breaches rather than taking matters into their own hands. Councillor Gordon’s comments…
Highland MSPs attack Government over lack of Covid testing and “abysmal” care home guidance
Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has criticised the Scottish health secretary for what she describes as “absolutely abysmal guidance” for care homes on end of life visits during the…
Alleged Covid-19 phone scam flagged up by Skye Facebook page
An alleged phone scam attempting to trick people into paying £500 for a Covid-19 test kit has been flagged up by a Skye community Facebook page. The alleged scam was…