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Supermarket trolley bay damage sparks police investigation
Supermarket trolley bay damage sparks police investigation
11 June 2021
DAMAGE to a supermarket trolley bay is being investigated by police.
Wick riverside teen booze culture condemned
Wick riverside teen booze culture condemned
11 June 2021
At a meeting of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council on Monday the behaviour of drunk teenagers at the town's riverside area was condemned.
Vehicle towing boat failed to stop after collision on A99 near John O'Groats
Vehicle towing boat failed to stop after collision on A99 near John O'Groats
07 June 2021
Police are seeking information after a car failed to stop after colliding with another vehicle on the A99.
Police in Wick appeal for information after windows smashed
Police in Wick appeal for information after windows smashed
07 June 2021
Police are investigating after two windows at an address on Wellington Street, Wick, were smashed.
Highland crime rates 'remain among lowest in Scotland', say police
Highland crime rates 'remain among lowest in Scotland', say police
04 June 2021
CRIME rates in the Highlands remain among the lowest in the country, Police Scotland has claimed ahead of the publication of a new performance report.
Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso
Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso
03 June 2021
An apparent act of vandalism has led to stones being knocked from a drystone seating feature at Thurso Harbour last night.
Police appeal after cars damaged in Thurso
Police appeal after cars damaged in Thurso
03 June 2021
An appeal has been made by police in Thurso following damage which was caused to a number of vehicles in two streets in the town.
Police seek A99 wheelie biker
Police seek A99 wheelie biker
02 June 2021
Police Scotland is seeking information from members of the public who may have witnessed a dangerous motorbike stunt on the A99 at the weekend.
Car flips on Lybster main street after dramatic crash
Car flips on Lybster main street after dramatic crash
24 May 2021
A Seat car travelling at speed down Lybster's Main Street flipped over after crashing into a parked van and two casualties were taken to hospital.
Sit and enjoy Wick Bay thanks to Community Payback team
Sit and enjoy Wick Bay thanks to Community Payback team
21 May 2021
A popular bench at a panoramic Wick viewpoint has been given a new lease of life thanks to offenders sentenced at Wick Sheriff Court.
Thumbs up for Highland and Island policing as confidence grows by 11 per cent
Thumbs up for Highland and Island policing as confidence grows by 11 per cent
21 May 2021
A police consultation has shown that confidence has risen in the past year.
Caithness residents should beware of latest phone scam
Caithness residents should beware of latest phone scam
19 May 2021
Highland Council Trading Standards advise Caithness residents to be aware of a current phone scam that is becoming more prevalent.
Dogs in nappies – a possible solution to dog poo on Caithness streets?
Dogs in nappies – a possible solution to dog poo on Caithness streets?
18 May 2021
After many complaints about dog poo on the streets of Wick and Thurso a company has thought up a solution – putting our furry friends into nappies.
Police campaign to tackle bike theft in Caithness
Police campaign to tackle bike theft in Caithness
17 May 2021
Police Scotland has partnered with a national security company to help tackle bike thefts as part of the ongoing Pedal Protect campaign.
Pictures: Police action at vandalism blighted Wick school
Pictures: Police action at vandalism blighted Wick school
17 May 2021
The chair of Wick High School's Parent Council felt that yesterday's police action to remove youngsters from the former school was inevitable.
WATCH: Police warning as rogue traders seen operating in Caithness
WATCH: Police warning as rogue traders seen operating in Caithness
12 May 2021
After reports of bogus callers and rogue tradesmen were seen operating in Caithness, Police Scotland has issued advice to the public.
Crime and punishment through the ages in Wick
Crime and punishment through the ages in Wick
08 May 2021
Heritage Matters, The Wick Society
Police Scotland welcome guilty verdict of Inverness street trader Kim Avis
Police Scotland welcome guilty verdict of Inverness street trader Kim Avis
07 May 2021
Police have welcomed the conviction of Kim Avis, who was today found guilty of a series of sexually offences including rape.
Motorcyclist made off at speed in Thurso after being stopped by cops
Motorcyclist made off at speed in Thurso after being stopped by cops
04 May 2021
Police are hunting for a motorcyclist who sped off after being stopped by officers in Thurso town centre.
Body found on shore on a north Highland beach formally identified
Body found on shore on a north Highland beach formally identified
03 May 2021
Her body was found on the shore near Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club around 8.30am on Saturday January 30 2021.