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Break-in at Thurso railway station

Break-in at Thurso railway station

Break-in at Thurso railway station

17 January 2025

An investigation is being carried out by the British Transport Police after a break-in at Thurso railway station on Monday night (January 13).


Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.


Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.


‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.


REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

04 January 2025

Highlands and Islands police area records crashes involving 585 drivers over a 13-month period.


‘I thought I’d won a Tesla car from Elon Musk’ – Caithness man warns of competition scam

‘I thought I’d won a Tesla car from Elon Musk’ – Caithness man warns of competition scam

‘I thought I’d won a Tesla car from Elon Musk’ – Caithness man warns of competition scam

01 January 2025

An elderly Caithness man warns locals to be aware of a scam in which he believed he had won a competition organised by ‘the richest man in the world’


Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

29 December 2024

Highland councillor Raymond Bremner shed light and commented on the recent vandalism that led to the closure of the Whitechapel toilets in Wick.


‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

26 December 2024

The recently refurbished Whitechapel public toilets in Wick, thought to be almost vandal proof, have been closed again due to vandalism.


Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

25 December 2024

A cybersecurity expert warns Caithness travellers to not overshare info on social media over the festive season.


5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

23 December 2024

Scotland’s senior law officer has encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.


REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

23 December 2024

FOI results prompt police to issue range of tips to keep your property safe over the festive period.


YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: Police monitoring Caithness roads as part of festive drink and drug driving campaign 2024

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: Police monitoring Caithness roads as part of festive drink and drug driving campaign 2024

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: Police monitoring Caithness roads as part of festive drink and drug driving campaign 2024

22 December 2024

Police officers will be working with communities and patrolling roads across Caithness as they focus on preventing drink and drug driving.


Fears over ‘waste dumping’ at Scrabster shore allayed after simple explanation

Fears over ‘waste dumping’ at Scrabster shore allayed after simple explanation

Fears over ‘waste dumping’ at Scrabster shore allayed after simple explanation

21 December 2024

Wild swimmers flagged up a possible environmental concern after a tractor was seen at Scrabster allegedly dumping waste in the sea.


Thurso man to wear electronic tag after Gairloch drive while he was disqualified

Thurso man to wear electronic tag after Gairloch drive while he was disqualified

Thurso man to wear electronic tag after Gairloch drive while he was disqualified

21 December 2024

A Caithness man who drove in Wester Ross while he was disqualified has been restricted to his home for four months and wear an electronic tag.


Puppy plight at illegal farms highlighted amid warning over criminal gang connections

Puppy plight at illegal farms highlighted amid warning over criminal gang connections

Puppy plight at illegal farms highlighted amid warning over criminal gang connections

16 December 2024

Highland parents are being urged not to turn puppy love at Christmas into a financial pipeline for criminal gangs.


Rail operator warns it will set up temporary barriers at unmanned Caithness stations to clamp down on ticket fraud

Rail operator warns it will set up temporary barriers at unmanned Caithness stations to clamp down on ticket fraud

Rail operator warns it will set up temporary barriers at unmanned Caithness stations to clamp down on ticket fraud

10 December 2024

Caithness rail passengers who attempt to travel without paying the correct fare are warned that ScotRail will be clamping down on such activities.


‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.


Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

02 December 2024

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period


'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

20 November 2024

Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

20 November 2024

A Thurso dog owner talked about his anguish and delight after his dog was stolen at Inverness and found a few days later in Elgin.


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