Crime

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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