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Red kite found poisoned in Sutherland suffered ‘agonising death’

Red kite found poisoned in Sutherland suffered ‘agonising death’

Red kite found poisoned in Sutherland suffered ‘agonising death’

05 November 2024

A banned pesticide which can kill pets and humans has been found in a poisoned bird of prey close to a Sutherland woodland walk.


PICTURES: More Barlinnie memories as prisoner photographs published online

PICTURES: More Barlinnie memories as prisoner photographs published online

PICTURES: More Barlinnie memories as prisoner photographs published online

02 November 2024

After reporter David G Scott shared his reminiscences of Barlinnie Prison’s execution chamber a series of Victorian images have now been published.


Caithness man caught driving on Wester Ross road while disqualified

Caithness man caught driving on Wester Ross road while disqualified

Caithness man caught driving on Wester Ross road while disqualified

31 October 2024

A man caught driving while he was disqualified will be sentenced next month.


Thurso rapist (71) who poses ‘significant danger to children and young girls’ jailed for decades of abuse

Thurso rapist (71) who poses ‘significant danger to children and young girls’ jailed for decades of abuse

Thurso rapist (71) who poses ‘significant danger to children and young girls’ jailed for decades of abuse

28 October 2024

A rapist from Thurso who abused children and young girls over the course of more than four decades has been jailed.


Thieves make off with cash after break-in at popular Sutherland shop and café

Thieves make off with cash after break-in at popular Sutherland shop and café

Thieves make off with cash after break-in at popular Sutherland shop and café

25 October 2024

Thieves have broken into a popular shop and café in Sutherland.


Scam targeting Highland mobiles, warns trading standards officers

Scam targeting Highland mobiles, warns trading standards officers

Scam targeting Highland mobiles, warns trading standards officers

18 October 2024

Scammers posing as officials handling the UK government’s living allowance are targeting Highland residents’ phones, trading standards have warned.


Mystery police operation in Wick town centre

Mystery police operation in Wick town centre

Mystery police operation in Wick town centre

15 October 2024

Police Scotland explained the nature of the operation in Wick town centre yesterday (October 14) that had some residents confused.


Criminal alert for Caithness – Beware of fake texts from fictional government office offering ‘winter subsidy payments’

Criminal alert for Caithness – Beware of fake texts from fictional government office offering ‘winter subsidy payments’

Criminal alert for Caithness – Beware of fake texts from fictional government office offering ‘winter subsidy payments’

15 October 2024

Residents in Caithness have reported receiving scam texts from a fake government department offering winter subsidy payments.


WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

15 October 2024

A new video commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council offers insights into prison sentencing in Scotland.


Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Helmsdale, police say enquiries ongoing

Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Helmsdale, police say enquiries ongoing

Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack in Helmsdale, police say enquiries ongoing

14 October 2024

The child was bitten by the dog at a park in Helmsdale, yesterday.


Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

13 October 2024

A global IT company warns Caithness residents to be wary of an insidious scam that mimics the voices of friends and relatives to extort money.


Community council concern over drivers flouting law on Wick street

Community council concern over drivers flouting law on Wick street

Community council concern over drivers flouting law on Wick street

12 October 2024

Issues around the pedestrianised area of Wick town centre were discussed at a community council meeting on Monday.


After fanfare summer reopening, vandals force closure of Thurso’s Tanyard toilets again

After fanfare summer reopening, vandals force closure of Thurso’s Tanyard toilets again

After fanfare summer reopening, vandals force closure of Thurso’s Tanyard toilets again

11 October 2024

Blighted by repeated vandalism, Thurso’s Tanyard (Riverside) public toilets are once again closed due to antisocial behaviour.


Sitting with the condemned – Caithness reporter's footage of execution chamber features in new BBC series

Sitting with the condemned – Caithness reporter's footage of execution chamber features in new BBC series

Sitting with the condemned – Caithness reporter's footage of execution chamber features in new BBC series

09 October 2024

A new BBC series, Inside Barlinnie, features archive footage of the prison’s execution chamber from a film one of our journalists made in the 1990s.


‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

08 October 2024

The cancellation of the 12.34pm Wick-Inverness train due to a ‘disturbance’ is one of three unrelated cancellations on the Far North Line on Tuesday.


Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

06 October 2024

Caithness drivers have been warned not to splash pedestrians or else face fines of up to £5,000 plus penalty points on their licence.


‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

05 October 2024

Local residents were in uproar over a Facebook post highlighting the plight of kittens dumped in a box at a field just outside Wick.


Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

01 October 2024

Elderly Caithness residents can be vulnerable to scammers so a new guide helps them be aware of criminal activity online.


Police officers in Caithness issue appeal for information after tools reported stolen

Police officers in Caithness issue appeal for information after tools reported stolen

Police officers in Caithness issue appeal for information after tools reported stolen

28 September 2024

Police officers in Caithness have issued an appeal for information following reported thefts of tools and other items in Watten.


WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

26 September 2024

The Wilson family described Jo Farrell as ‘callous’ leading Douglas Ross to use his last FMQs as Tory leader to challenge John Swinney.


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