Crime

A new campaign is being launched warning of the dangers of bogus and rogue trader crime.

Police have praise the bravery of young victims who came forward after a Caithness man was sentenced for serious sexual offences and abuse of children

Scam letters are doing the rounds compelling businesses to purchase Covid safe air purifying devices or risk facing a £5000 fine.

A young Caithness woman was “caught off guard” by a mail scam and now wants to help ensure others don't fall victim to online fraudsters.

The UK the National Sheep Association is preparing to launch its latest campaign based around the problem of sheep worrying by dogs.

The region's top cop is thankful residents are sticking to the rules – but he has warned anyone who steps out of line will face the consequences.

A lay-by near Thurso on the A9 has accumulated rubbish, some appearing to be years old, despite a Highland Council bin sitting at the site.

Both the Conservatives and the SNP have fallen victim to the practice and have spoken out

British Transport Police and roving ScotRail teams will be deployed in Caithness and other parts of the railway network from Monday next week.

A man has been charged after a vehicle smashed through walls and a fence at Wick Industrial Estate on Sunday night.

RSPB Scotland is asking everyone in Caithness to keep their eyes peeled for one of the UK’s rarest birds of prey – the hen harrier.

A popular Highland walking route suffered a setback after a section in Caithness was seemingly chainsawed apart.

A popular walking route through Caithness suffered a setback after a section near Ulbster was seemingly chainsawed apart.

A BUS journey turned violent when passengers had to disarm a thief who produced a knife after being challenged about stealing.

A hamper of children's gifts in aid of a mental health charity was stolen from Wick's Coop supermarket on April 1.

A Thurso man removed an advertising banner from the town centre because he felt it was disrespectful to the nearby war memorial.

Householders in the Highlands are being warned to be on their guard for possible bogus workmen following reports of suspicious behaviour.

Traffic was diverted from the scene of an incident on Francis Street in Wick earlier this afternoon when a car smashed into parked vehicles.

In an online plea, officers said dogs chasing livestock can do serious damage, and all incidents should be reported to them on 101.

A clean-up operation around paths leading to the East Caithness Community Campus will begin soon, Highland Council has said.