Crime

Police are hunting vandals responsible for a spate of incidents in Thurso recent weeks.

A disabled Thurso woman talked candidly about the fear and horror she experienced as a wildfire encroached upon her home last Thursday.

Two men who operated an illegal cannabis factory in a ruined Caithness mansion were jailed today.

Two wildfires close to homes on the outskirts of Thurso are being treated as deliberate by police.

Caithness shop owners are reminded that from June 1, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK.

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.

Police are investigating after a car was set ablaze at the second attempt in an early morning arson attack near Thurso

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.

Scotland’s national charity supporting people affected by crime is searching for Caithness volunteers to help victims and witnesses.

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.

A former police officer and Thurso councillor condemned the removal of ‘lifeline’ public telephone ‘Help Points’ outside Caithness police stations.

A total of 56 drivers were charged with speeding offences last week in the North Highland region.

An image of fly-tipped tyres at a Wick beauty spot on social media led to widespread condemnation from locals.

Ongoing episodes of vandalism in Thurso sparked a police appeal for information.

Officers says ‘appealing for potential witnesses or suspects’ in relation to the incident that happened on March 13-14.

Dog thieves are being hunted by police after a young border collie was stolen in Berriedale.

At a community council meeting in Wick on Monday evening police stats reveal violence, drug possession and drink driving as key issues in the area.

John McGrath, who was 52 at the time he went missing, has not been seen since a sighting in the John O’Groats area on Saturday, March 2 last year.

A driver has been charged with drink-driving, another has been caught drug-driving and others were seen speeding during a police NC500 crackdown.