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Caithness residents warned over rise of AI scams

Caithness residents warned over rise of AI scams

Caithness residents warned over rise of AI scams

07 September 2023

Caithness residents have been warned that the rise of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence is making scams harder to spot.


Police struggle to stop overseas scammers as fraud cases skyrocket

Police struggle to stop overseas scammers as fraud cases skyrocket

Police struggle to stop overseas scammers as fraud cases skyrocket

05 September 2023

Relentless attempts by online scammers and dwindling resources to stop them are causing the highest ever levels of fraud in Scotland.


Eight things you probably didn’t know about seatbelt laws

Eight things you probably didn’t know about seatbelt laws

Eight things you probably didn’t know about seatbelt laws

02 September 2023

Caithness drivers are being urged to brush up on their understanding of seatbelt laws to avoid facing hefty financial penalties.


Police: 'This case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee MacRae and Andrew'

Police: 'This case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee MacRae and Andrew'

Police: 'This case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee MacRae and Andrew'

30 August 2023

"We owe it to the family and friends to make every effort to recover Renee and Andrew’s bodies," says DCI Brian Geddes.


Is remote Highland cottage resting place of murder victims Renee MacRae and son Andrew?

Is remote Highland cottage resting place of murder victims Renee MacRae and son Andrew?

Is remote Highland cottage resting place of murder victims Renee MacRae and son Andrew?

30 August 2023

"Our hopes are slim but this case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee and Andrew," say police.


Watten man warns of 'Hi Mum' text scam

Watten man warns of 'Hi Mum' text scam

Watten man warns of 'Hi Mum' text scam

25 August 2023

A Watten man said the public should be aware of a scam doing the rounds which may cost you a lot of money if you fall for it.


Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

23 August 2023

A total of a dozen drivers were reported for speeding and other offences on the NC500 over a two-day targeted operation.


Wick fire at derelict cottage

Wick fire at derelict cottage

Wick fire at derelict cottage

23 August 2023

A cottage near the Norseman Hotel in Wick was attended to by fire crews at 9pm last night after smoke was seen at the site.


BBC set to release new documentary on Renee MacRae murder next week

BBC set to release new documentary on Renee MacRae murder next week

BBC set to release new documentary on Renee MacRae murder next week

18 August 2023

A new BBC Scotland documentary about the murder of Renee MacRae and her son will air next week on their channels.


URGENT: DVLA scam warning for all Caithness motorists

URGENT: DVLA scam warning for all Caithness motorists

URGENT: DVLA scam warning for all Caithness motorists

13 August 2023

Caithness motorists are warned over fake texts and emails sent from fraudsters claiming to be from the DVLA.


Car flips after Thurso road collision

Car flips after Thurso road collision

Car flips after Thurso road collision

09 August 2023

At least one vehicle has been written off after an accident on a Thurso street on Thursday, August 3.


Man admits being concerned in supply of illegal drugs

Man admits being concerned in supply of illegal drugs

Man admits being concerned in supply of illegal drugs

08 August 2023

A Wick man has admitted having been concerned in the supply of illegal drugs in the town.


£400 fine for drunk Wick nightclub goer who threatened police

£400 fine for drunk Wick nightclub goer who threatened police

£400 fine for drunk Wick nightclub goer who threatened police

08 August 2023

A drunken man who appeared to be trying to pick a fight with patrons at a Wick nightclub and later fell out with police officers has been fined £400.


NFU Mutual records drop in rural crime across Scotland

NFU Mutual records drop in rural crime across Scotland

NFU Mutual records drop in rural crime across Scotland

05 August 2023

In its 2023 Rural Crime Report rural insurer NFU Mutual reveals that rural crime cost Scotland £1.4m last year.


Man arrested after incident at shop in Wick

Man arrested after incident at shop in Wick

Man arrested after incident at shop in Wick

31 July 2023

A 52-year-old man was arrested after an incident occurred at a shop in Wick's High Street on Saturday afternoon.


Housebreaking in Wick – police appeal for info

Housebreaking in Wick – police appeal for info

Housebreaking in Wick – police appeal for info

17 July 2023

Police are appealing for any witnesses with regard to two housebreaking incidents in Wick.


Wick man sentenced for threatening or abusive behaviour

Wick man sentenced for threatening or abusive behaviour

Wick man sentenced for threatening or abusive behaviour

16 July 2023

A MAN who marched into the home of his ex-partner uninvited and argued with her in her bedroom has been ordered to carry out 90 hours of unpaid work.


Van part theft lands former cop in Wick Sheriff Court

Van part theft lands former cop in Wick Sheriff Court

Van part theft lands former cop in Wick Sheriff Court

16 July 2023

THE theft of a spare part from a damaged vehicle in a field was committed by a retired police officer, Wick Sheriff Court heard.


Skipper accused of poaching in protected waters off Caithness

Skipper accused of poaching in protected waters off Caithness

Skipper accused of poaching in protected waters off Caithness

15 July 2023

THE skipper is charged with dredging for scallops in protected waters off Noss Head.


Arrest warrant issued over 'no show' at Wick Sheriff Court

Arrest warrant issued over 'no show' at Wick Sheriff Court

Arrest warrant issued over 'no show' at Wick Sheriff Court

15 July 2023

A SHERIFF ordered the arrest of a woman who claimed that the reason she couldn't appear in court was that her grandfather had died.


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