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HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

16 November 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns the public to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year.


Man kicks dog on Wick streets

Man kicks dog on Wick streets

Man kicks dog on Wick streets

13 November 2021

Several people in Wick claim to have witnessed a man being abusive towards a dog and reported the matter to the police yesterday.


Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

13 November 2021

Wick businessman poo-poohed idea that the excrement could have come from a human as some locals suggested.


Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

10 November 2021

A pilot who regularly flies in and out of Wick Airport has highlighted vast amounts of fly-tipped material at a site recently vacated by travellers.


Scam alert! Have you fallen victim to fake social media pages?

Scam alert! Have you fallen victim to fake social media pages?

Scam alert! Have you fallen victim to fake social media pages?

06 November 2021

Warnings have been issued over fake brand pages that scammers use to syphon off personal details from unwitting members of the public.


Know the new laws on setting off fireworks this bonfire night

Know the new laws on setting off fireworks this bonfire night

Know the new laws on setting off fireworks this bonfire night

04 November 2021

New rules on fireworks will be in place this year to limit the effects on people and pets who fear them.


Appeal after sheep killed in collision

Appeal after sheep killed in collision

Appeal after sheep killed in collision

01 November 2021

A sheep has been killed after being struck by a vehicle in Caithness.


Alleged police assault in Thurso

Alleged police assault in Thurso

Alleged police assault in Thurso

01 November 2021

A man has been arrested and charged after an alleged police assault in Thurso on Friday afternoon (October 29).


Police report three drivers breaking 100mph on A9 near Thurso

Police report three drivers breaking 100mph on A9 near Thurso

Police report three drivers breaking 100mph on A9 near Thurso

01 November 2021

Three drivers were stopped by police at the weekend travelling at more than 100mph on the A9 near Thurso.


Guard against bogus callers

Guard against bogus callers

Guard against bogus callers

28 October 2021

Police in the Highlands are warning residents to be on the lookout for bogus workers.


Nightclub boss has licence suspended after failing to report alleged assaults to police

Nightclub boss has licence suspended after failing to report alleged assaults to police

Nightclub boss has licence suspended after failing to report alleged assaults to police

27 October 2021

The manager of a popular nightclub in Wick has had his licence to operate suspended after police raised serious concerns about the venue.


People urged to be careful with home security

People urged to be careful with home security

People urged to be careful with home security

26 October 2021

Householders reminded not to "fall back".


Plea after sign vandalised at café in Sutherland

Plea after sign vandalised at café in Sutherland

Plea after sign vandalised at café in Sutherland

26 October 2021

Police in Sutherland are appealing for information after a sign was damaged at a café.


Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

15 October 2021

A Caithness-based archaeological organisation is incensed by the latest act of fly-tipping to occur near the site of a broch it restored.


Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

15 October 2021

A Caithness-based archaeological organisation is incensed by the latest act of fly-tipping to occur near the site of a broch it restored.


3 taxi drivers temporarily suspended after police and trading standards operation

3 taxi drivers temporarily suspended after police and trading standards operation

3 taxi drivers temporarily suspended after police and trading standards operation

06 October 2021

'It's important that the public can have faith that professional drivers are conducting their business safely and legally'


Green MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes new police guidance over Class A drugs

Green MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes new police guidance over Class A drugs

Green MSP Ariane Burgess welcomes new police guidance over Class A drugs

24 September 2021

Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess has welcomed new guidance that means people with Class A drugs will not automatically be arrested.


Police carry out high visibility patrols on NC500

Police carry out high visibility patrols on NC500

Police carry out high visibility patrols on NC500

24 September 2021

Traffic officers from Highland and Islands Police Division carry out high visibility patrols on the NC500 route to tackle poor driving standards.


Police appeal as driver fails to stop after collision near Thurso

Police appeal as driver fails to stop after collision near Thurso

Police appeal as driver fails to stop after collision near Thurso

20 September 2021

Police in Caithness say a car failed to stop after being involved in a collision near Thurso on Sunday.


Teen charged after Reay road accident

Teen charged after Reay road accident

Teen charged after Reay road accident

17 September 2021

A 17-year-old has been charged with road traffic offences after a car crash between Reay and Thurso last night.


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