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Police make 30 drink and drug driving arrests in first fortnight of festive clampdown

Police make 30 drink and drug driving arrests in first fortnight of festive clampdown

Police make 30 drink and drug driving arrests in first fortnight of festive clampdown

14 December 2023

A festive drink and drug driving clampdown by Highland police has led to 30 arrests in the first fortnight of December.


Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

06 December 2023

Scotland’s leading charity supporting people affected by crime is calling for volunteers in Caithness.


Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

03 December 2023

The Highlands is one of Scotland's worst hot-spots for drink-driving, new data has revealed as police gear up for their annual festive crackdown.


Support available for sextortion victims in Caithness

Support available for sextortion victims in Caithness

Support available for sextortion victims in Caithness

01 December 2023

Police Scotland is urging anyone in Caithness targeted by sextortion to report it – so they can get the support they deserve.


Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

Coffee With a Cop sessions planned for Thurso and Wick

30 November 2023

Police officers in Caithness have reported "positive feedback" since starting a programme of drop-in events allowing the public to raise concerns.


Police appeal after 19-year-old seriously injured in car crash near Wick

Police appeal after 19-year-old seriously injured in car crash near Wick

Police appeal after 19-year-old seriously injured in car crash near Wick

26 November 2023

Road policing officers are looking for information after a man was seriously injured in a crash in Caithness yesterday afternoon.


Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

22 November 2023

Caithness shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach.


Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

21 November 2023

The withdrawal of train services at a remote Caithness railway station may be due to the antics of a couple living in a cottage by the site.


Off duty Highland policeman up for bravery gong

Off duty Highland policeman up for bravery gong

Off duty Highland policeman up for bravery gong

17 November 2023

A Highland police officer who leapt out of his car to tackle an armed man while off duty is to be recognised for his bravery.


Call Wick CCTV? Don't bother, the number's invalid

Call Wick CCTV? Don't bother, the number's invalid

Call Wick CCTV? Don't bother, the number's invalid

14 November 2023

Highland Council admitted it had wrong information on a CCTV sign beside it's Wick offices but said it would be changed when it had the resources.


Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

13 November 2023

He has been named as Ross MacGillivray from Inverness.


Caithness councillor says 'totally unacceptable' police having to deal with mental health calls which are responsibility of other agencies

Caithness councillor says 'totally unacceptable' police having to deal with mental health calls which are responsibility of other agencies

Caithness councillor says 'totally unacceptable' police having to deal with mental health calls which are responsibility of other agencies

05 November 2023

Matthew Reiss hits out after hearing latest figures for Thurso area


Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

25 October 2023

Shoplifting and staff abuse will be among the areas looked at.


County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

County lines operation by Police Scotland targets cuckooing by drug dealers

20 October 2023

Police Scotland reported on the success of a recent UK-wide initiative to target drug dealers who exploit vulnerable young people by cuckooing


Caithness man had custom-made bike stolen in Inverness when he was undergoing radiotherapy treatment for cancer

Caithness man had custom-made bike stolen in Inverness when he was undergoing radiotherapy treatment for cancer

Caithness man had custom-made bike stolen in Inverness when he was undergoing radiotherapy treatment for cancer

16 October 2023

Hugh Caves "appalled" at way police dealt with the theft


Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

12 October 2023

Police Scotland sent out an appeal for witnesses after five youths assaulted a male in Thurso town centre on the evening of Saturday, September 30.


Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

07 October 2023

A rise in solar crime should act as a call to action for eco-conscious homeowners to check their security and insurance, an expert has warned.


Money box stolen from Caithness village community hub

Money box stolen from Caithness village community hub

Money box stolen from Caithness village community hub

05 October 2023

Police are hunting a callous thief or thieves who stole a donation box from a community hub in a Caithness village.


Chance to speak to Caithness police officers about joining the force in far north

Chance to speak to Caithness police officers about joining the force in far north

Chance to speak to Caithness police officers about joining the force in far north

03 October 2023

People interested in a career in the police in Caithness are being invited to a drop-in event at Wick.


Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

28 September 2023

CCTV images of a man have been released by Police Scotland in relation to the theft of money from an ATM in Alness on Wednesday, April 26.


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