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Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

30 January 2025

Police were desperately searching for a driver that crashed into one of their vehicles around the Hempriggs area just south of Wick on Thursday.


‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

30 January 2025

Police in Thurso have seized cocaine with a street value of £70,000 over the past two months.


Highlands see highest number of drug-driving offences recorded over festive period

Highlands see highest number of drug-driving offences recorded over festive period

Highlands see highest number of drug-driving offences recorded over festive period

30 January 2025

The Highlands had the highest number of drug-driving offences recorded in Scotland during the festive period, according to figures shared by police.


Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

27 January 2025

The rises of 19 per cent and 28 per cent come after Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd warned “something has to give”.


Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

26 January 2025

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’


Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

26 January 2025

Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.


Man arrested in Thurso after £70K cocaine bust

Man arrested in Thurso after £70K cocaine bust

Man arrested in Thurso after £70K cocaine bust

24 January 2025

A man has been arrested following a significant drug bust in Thurso yesterday (January 23) and is expected to appear in court today.


Break-in at Thurso railway station

Break-in at Thurso railway station

Break-in at Thurso railway station

17 January 2025

An investigation is being carried out by the British Transport Police after a break-in at Thurso railway station on Monday night (January 13).


Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

09 January 2025

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.


Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

Murdered Nairn banker's family ‘extremely grateful’ for meeting with First Minister

09 January 2025

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.


‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson

09 January 2025

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.


REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

04 January 2025

Highlands and Islands police area records crashes involving 585 drivers over a 13-month period.


‘I thought I’d won a Tesla car from Elon Musk’ – Caithness man warns of competition scam

‘I thought I’d won a Tesla car from Elon Musk’ – Caithness man warns of competition scam

‘I thought I’d won a Tesla car from Elon Musk’ – Caithness man warns of competition scam

01 January 2025

An elderly Caithness man warns locals to be aware of a scam in which he believed he had won a competition organised by ‘the richest man in the world’


Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

29 December 2024

Highland councillor Raymond Bremner shed light and commented on the recent vandalism that led to the closure of the Whitechapel toilets in Wick.


‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

26 December 2024

The recently refurbished Whitechapel public toilets in Wick, thought to be almost vandal proof, have been closed again due to vandalism.


Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

25 December 2024

A cybersecurity expert warns Caithness travellers to not overshare info on social media over the festive season.


5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

5113 domestic abuse reports last festive season: don’t suffer in silence in the Highlands this Christmas

23 December 2024

Scotland’s senior law officer has encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.


REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

REVEALED: Number of Christmas housebreaking crimes in Highlands

23 December 2024

FOI results prompt police to issue range of tips to keep your property safe over the festive period.


YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: Police monitoring Caithness roads as part of festive drink and drug driving campaign 2024

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: Police monitoring Caithness roads as part of festive drink and drug driving campaign 2024

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: Police monitoring Caithness roads as part of festive drink and drug driving campaign 2024

22 December 2024

Police officers will be working with communities and patrolling roads across Caithness as they focus on preventing drink and drug driving.


Fears over ‘waste dumping’ at Scrabster shore allayed after simple explanation

Fears over ‘waste dumping’ at Scrabster shore allayed after simple explanation

Fears over ‘waste dumping’ at Scrabster shore allayed after simple explanation

21 December 2024

Wild swimmers flagged up a possible environmental concern after a tractor was seen at Scrabster allegedly dumping waste in the sea.


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