News Archive

Council Elections - Wick - Neil Macdonald - Labour

I am standing in my hometown because during these difficult times, the people of Wick need a stronger local voice in Inverness.   I want to be that voice.  

Council Elections - Landward Caithness - David Bremner - Independent

I am standing as an Independent candidate for Landward Caithness having been proud to represent the ward for the past five years.   I grew up in Lybster and now live at Hempriggs, I served my time as a mechanical fitter at Dounreay.  

Council Elections - Wick - Bill Fernie - Independent

I am putting myself forward once again as an Independent candidate to represent Wick on the Highland Council as I believe there is still much to do.   As a local Wick councillor I have tried to represent the best interests of the people of Wick, Caithness and the Highlands.  

Registration And Postal Voting Deadlines For Council Elections Loom

Voters are reminded of the deadline for both registering to vote and applying to vote by post in the forthcoming Highland Council elections on 3 May.   Applications for a postal vote must be received by 5 pm on Wednesday 18 April.  

Council elections - Landward Caithness - Robert Coghill - Independent

Robert Coghill Balbreck Farmhouse 16 Clayock Halkirk KW12 6UZ 01955 661266 I am Robert Coghill, aged 62.  I was educated at Wick High School & since leaving school have worked on the family farm at Stemster.  

Wick Diamond Jubilee HarbourFest Stalls - Pitches Filling Fast!

Stall pitches for June's Wick Diamond Jubilee HarbourFest are being snapped up - and the organisers are asking for yet-to-register exhibitors to lodge their applications as soon as they can to ensure their presence at the event.   The HarbourFest pitch organiser, Liz Richard-Jones says "We've had a good response so far, including an encouraging number of new exhibitors.   However, many of the 2009 HarbourFest stallholders have told us they wish to exhibit at this year's event but they have not yet registered with us.  The closing date for applications is 18th May, but I suggest that folk do not delay for too long because although we are planning an increased number of stalls, once they have been allocated it will be too late to register, so please get your application in to us ASAP!" The HarbourFest Committee wish to support community groups, charities and local organisations to take advantage of this popular event.  

A Fairer Highland

The Highland Council has confirmed its ongoing commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and tackling discrimination by publishing its new plan, A Fairer Highland.   The plan sets out arrangements for gathering information and developing outcomes that affect people on the basis of disability, race, gender reassignment, age, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  

Caithness Maternity Unit Receives International Recognition

The Henderson Maternity Unit at Caithness General Hospital has been re-accredited as Baby Friendly, which means it is internationally recognised by UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) as providing high quality support to mothers and babies.   Staff at the Wick unit were originally presented with the prestigious Baby Friendly Award in March 2010.  

Business Incentives For Four New Areas

Finance Secretary John Swinney outlined the range of new business incentives that are available to encourage private investment in Scotland's four new Enterprise Areas, during a visit to the Port of Dundee this morning.   Incentives and actions to stimulate investment include: business rate discounts worth up to £275,000 per business or enhanced capital allowances; new streamlined planning protocols across all sites; skills and training support; and an international marketing campaign to promote the sites.  

Easter Freezer Offer From Norfrost

Norfrost are offering 10% off freezers for Easter.   Order online to get this bargain.