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Work on new prison for Highlands is finally under way

Work on new prison for Highlands is finally under way

Work on new prison for Highlands is finally under way

30 December 2021

Work on a new prison for the Highlands is under way after more than a decade of delay which has seen construction costs double.


Body of man found in Glen Nevis on Christmas Day

Body of man found in Glen Nevis on Christmas Day

Body of man found in Glen Nevis on Christmas Day

27 December 2021

Police in the Highlands are appealing for help identifying the body of a man found in Glen Nevis.


Advice issued to Caithness residents ahead of Boxing Day sales – 'if it seems too good to be true, it probably is'

Advice issued to Caithness residents ahead of Boxing Day sales – 'if it seems too good to be true, it probably is'

Advice issued to Caithness residents ahead of Boxing Day sales – 'if it seems too good to be true, it probably is'

25 December 2021

Caithness consumers have been issued with advice on how to make the most of their money ahead of this year’s Boxing Day and January sales.


Wick man's Monkey Culture film is a tribute to dead pal

Wick man's Monkey Culture film is a tribute to dead pal

Wick man's Monkey Culture film is a tribute to dead pal

23 December 2021

A Wick man took an emotional trip down memory lane to make a documentary about his riotous teenage years in the schemes of Edinburgh.


Looking for a career in the police?

Looking for a career in the police?

Looking for a career in the police?

23 December 2021

Police Scotland is hosting an online information event aimed at people who would like a career as a police officer and wish to work in the Highlands


Drugs raid in Wick

Drugs raid in Wick

Drugs raid in Wick

22 December 2021

Police officers in Wick searched a house in the town's Dunnett Avenue yesterday afternoon and recovered a small quantity of 'suspected drugs'.


Refurbished public toilets in Wick to include internal CCTV, showers, disabled facility and charging gate

Refurbished public toilets in Wick to include internal CCTV, showers, disabled facility and charging gate

Refurbished public toilets in Wick to include internal CCTV, showers, disabled facility and charging gate

20 December 2021

The Highland Council has confirmed that designs for the renovation of the vandalised Wick Whitechapel Road public conveniences have been finalised.


Omicron expected to cause delays to non-emergency number, Police Scotland says

Omicron expected to cause delays to non-emergency number, Police Scotland says

Omicron expected to cause delays to non-emergency number, Police Scotland says

17 December 2021

Police are warning that there may be longer waiting times for 101 calls due to the rise in coronavirus cases linked to the Omicron variant.


E-scooters are illegal to use in a public place, Police Scotland warns ahead of Christmas

E-scooters are illegal to use in a public place, Police Scotland warns ahead of Christmas

E-scooters are illegal to use in a public place, Police Scotland warns ahead of Christmas

13 December 2021

Police Scotland has said that people considering buying an e-scooter this Christmas should make sure they fully understand the law around their use.


Highlands remains among safest places in UK

Highlands remains among safest places in UK

Highlands remains among safest places in UK

08 December 2021

Police Scotland said the Highlands and Islands is one of the safest places to live in the UK, but reported sexual crimes had risen slightly.


Crash at Milton

Crash at Milton

Crash at Milton

06 December 2021

Police Scotland issued a fixed penalty notice after a driver crashed his car close to Wick on Saturday morning.


Teenager arrested after Wick crash

Teenager arrested after Wick crash

Teenager arrested after Wick crash

03 December 2021

A 19-year-old was arrested after a car crashed in Wick this morning.


Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities

Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities

Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities

02 December 2021

A significant rise in vandalism and fire raising at public toilets has prompted the council to urge local people to report vandals to the police.


Trial date set for man accused of Renee MacRae murder

Trial date set for man accused of Renee MacRae murder

Trial date set for man accused of Renee MacRae murder

25 November 2021

William MacDowell is judged fit to stand trial for the alleged murder of Inverness woman Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew 45 years ago.


Key advice for Caithness shoppers as Black Friday approaches

Key advice for Caithness shoppers as Black Friday approaches

Key advice for Caithness shoppers as Black Friday approaches

22 November 2021

Caithness shoppers have been issued with key advice on how to make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and stay safe online.


Two young girls hit by car in Wick

Two young girls hit by car in Wick

Two young girls hit by car in Wick

18 November 2021

Police confirmed an incident occurred in Wick town centre yesterday afternoon in which two 13-year-old girls were allegedly struck by a vehicle.


Witness appeal – carpets stolen in Wick

Witness appeal – carpets stolen in Wick

Witness appeal – carpets stolen in Wick

18 November 2021

Did you see carpets being stolen from around Wick Harbour?


Police swoop on drug drivers and speeders

Police swoop on drug drivers and speeders

Police swoop on drug drivers and speeders

17 November 2021

Police arrested five people on drug driving offences and dealt with 45 motorists for speeding over one weekend in the Highlands.


Police in Caithness call for information after theft

Police in Caithness call for information after theft

Police in Caithness call for information after theft

17 November 2021

Officers said there had been a theft by housebreaking at Bombay Spice in Wick.


Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

17 November 2021

Crimes of fraud in Scotland have increased by two-thirds over the past two years, sparking fresh calls for people to be vigilant.


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