Crime

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.

With a huge surge in pet ownership due to the pandemic, farmers fear an increase of sheep attacks that could lead to dogs being shot dead

Police Scotland has launched a national campaign to tackle the rising number of bike thefts taking place across the country.

Caithness drivers heading south on the A9 will need to check their speed with the introduction of mobile speed camera units stationed on Tain bypass.

Caithness companies which rely on Zoom to conduct work meetings have been warned about a new scam which steals workers’ email log-in details.

Emma Fraser, team leader and domestic abuse specialist for Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid, reflects on the reaction to the 33-year-old's death

A Thurso vandal with aspirations to be the town's version of comedy character Ali G has brought more anger than laughs from locals.

A women's domestic abuse support group in the far north has warned that the death of Sarah Everard should be a wake-up call to communities here.

The family of a teenager whose gravestone was vandalised within 24 hours of erection at Wick cemetery condemned those responsible.

A man has been charged in connection with an incident outside Wick's Co-op supermarket in February when a vehicle smashed through a wall.

Police in Wick appeal for information relating to an act of vandalism at Wick High School in which the brake cable of bike was cut.

A 57-year-old woman has suffered "life-changing injuries" after being hit by a lorry in Inverness yesterday afternoon.

Theft from farms continues to be a major blight on the Scottish countryside but progress is being made, say NFU Scotland and the police.

People venturing into remote countryside are being urged to be prepared – despite the police having a new high-tech tool at their disposal.