Author - Alan Hendry

Jamie Stone says small businesses need 'a big and bold offer' as Lib Dems call for tax cut

Local shops and restaurants are "the backbone of our communities", says Jamie Stone, and they need support to help them through a tough winter.

'Major achievement' as Caithness company Blargoans is named among winners in Scottish Green Energy Awards

'Major achievement' as Caithness company Blargoans is named among winners in Scottish Green Energy Awards

Caithness-based Blargoans was praised for its "major achievement" after being named among the winners at the Scottish Green Energy Awards last night.

Anglers looking to stay in touch in title race as they take on St Duthus for third time this season

Anglers looking to stay in touch in title race as they take on St Duthus for third time this season

Halkirk United will be looking to stay in touch in the North Caledonian League title race when they welcome St Duthus to Morrison Park this weekend.

NHS Highland chairman welcomes 'significant milestone' for Caithness redesign

NHS Highland chairman welcomes 'significant milestone' for Caithness redesign

The chairman of NHS Highland, Professor Boyd Robertson, has welcomed a "significant milestone" for the redesign of health services in Caithness.

Wick manager says back-to-back wins have boosted morale ahead of Formartine clash

Wick manager says back-to-back wins have boosted morale ahead of Formartine clash

Manager Gary Manson says his Wick Academy players will be full of confidence as they go into Saturday's home game against Formartine United.

Socially Growing open day will give insight into Thurso's net-zero aims

Socially Growing open day will give insight into Thurso's net-zero aims

The social enterprise Socially Growing is hosting an open day this weekend at its Thurso base which is on course to start up early in the new year.

Antiques, explosions and notable personalities in new collection of stories from Thurso's past

Antiques, explosions and notable personalities in new collection of stories from Thurso's past

A new book gives an insight into notable people and events from Thurso's past – and delves into some explosive subject matter along the way.

Bremner aiming to get Thurso higher up table as they take on North Caledonian League champions

Bremner aiming to get Thurso higher up table as they take on North Caledonian League champions

Thurso will get a taste of Friday night football as they go down the A9 to take on North Caledonian League champions Golspie at King George V Park.

Tractors trundle across Caithness in inaugural William Gunn memorial run

Tractors trundle across Caithness in inaugural William Gunn memorial run

Twenty tractors made their way through the heart of Caithness at the weekend as a tribute to a local farmer who passed away in 2015.

Community groups and local charities to take centre stage at Christmas market on Thurso Fun Day

Community groups and local charities to take centre stage at Christmas market on Thurso Fun Day

Community groups and local charities will take centre stage at a Christmas market being held as part of Thurso's Fun Day this weekend.

Proposed energy project in north-east Caithness will have mix of wind and solar power

Proposed energy project in north-east Caithness will have mix of wind and solar power

Plans have been drawn up for a renewable energy project in north-east Caithness that will feature solar arrays as well as wind turbines.

Caithness General Hospital's Bignold Wing open again after Covid outbreak

Caithness General Hospital's Bignold Wing open again after Covid outbreak

Caithness General Hospital's Bignold Wing has reopened after being closed to new admissions and visiting for about two weeks because of Covid-19.

Wick set for Christmas switch-on after postponement last weekend

Wick set for Christmas switch-on after postponement last weekend

Wick's festive season will officially begin on Saturday with the eagerly awaited switch-on of the lights at the Christmas tree in Market Square.

Halkirk volunteers 'overwhelmed' by support for motoring heritage centre

Halkirk volunteers 'overwhelmed' by support for motoring heritage centre

Volunteers working to establish a motoring heritage centre in Halkirk hope it can become an important new tourist attraction for Caithness.

Still much more to do in fight against HIV and Aids, says local MP Jamie Stone

Still much more to do in fight against HIV and Aids, says local MP Jamie Stone

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has warned that there is "still much more to do" in the fight against HIV and Aids.

Fort William's new boss Shadab Iftikhar says he can't wait to get started

Fort William's new boss Shadab Iftikhar says he can't wait to get started

The Highland League's bottom club Fort William have appointed Shadab Iftikhar as manager – after he was part of Belgium's backroom team in the Euros.

Maree Todd warns gender-based violence is 'endemic' as she pays tribute to local support services

Maree Todd warns gender-based violence is 'endemic' as she pays tribute to local support services

Maree Todd says gender-based violence is "endemic" across Scotland with the number of domestic abuse incidents in the north having more than doubled.

Wick community campus to reopen on Wednesday after storm damage

Wick community campus to reopen on Wednesday after storm damage