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Catalytic converter thefts 'on the rise' in the Highlands

Catalytic converter thefts 'on the rise' in the Highlands

Catalytic converter thefts 'on the rise' in the Highlands

24 March 2023

A SPATE of catalytic converter thefts have sparked police appeals for motorists to do everything they can to avoid becoming a victim.


WATCH: SNP candidates refuse to commit to decentralising Police Scotland

WATCH: SNP candidates refuse to commit to decentralising Police Scotland

WATCH: SNP candidates refuse to commit to decentralising Police Scotland

18 March 2023

That is despite one questioner watching his wife die as he waited for an ambulance


New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

15 March 2023

A new BBC documentary is to focus on policing the Highlands and Islands.


Plea for non-emergency phone calls to the police to be brought back under local control

Plea for non-emergency phone calls to the police to be brought back under local control

Plea for non-emergency phone calls to the police to be brought back under local control

14 March 2023

Concerns raised after 20,000 calls from the Highlands to the 101 service went unanswered last year


Councillors call for 'urgent review' of Police Scotland's allocation of resources

Councillors call for 'urgent review' of Police Scotland's allocation of resources

Councillors call for 'urgent review' of Police Scotland's allocation of resources

08 March 2023

It comes as two members warn that officer numbers are at their lowest level since 2017


Highland Police are trialing a new way of catching people using phones while driving

Highland Police are trialing a new way of catching people using phones while driving

Highland Police are trialing a new way of catching people using phones while driving

01 March 2023

A NEW UK-wide initiative is aiming to help police officers spot road offences more easily by elevating their viewpoint.


Man arrested after joint operation by Dounreay police and Police Scotland

Man arrested after joint operation by Dounreay police and Police Scotland

Man arrested after joint operation by Dounreay police and Police Scotland

01 March 2023

Police Scotland said that a 44-year-old man had been arrested and charged last week after a joint operation with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.


Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

24 February 2023

A new Hate Crime Toolkit, outlining support available, how to report hate crime and the criminal justice system process was launched yesterday.


Caithness policing review is high on list of priorities, councillors told

Caithness policing review is high on list of priorities, councillors told

Caithness policing review is high on list of priorities, councillors told

23 February 2023

A review of policing in Caithness is high on the priority list of Highland's new police chief.


Campaign to reduce street drinking and disorder to be rolled out across Scotland

Campaign to reduce street drinking and disorder to be rolled out across Scotland

Campaign to reduce street drinking and disorder to be rolled out across Scotland

22 February 2023

The 'It’ll Cost You' campaign to deter adults buying alcohol for minors is to be rolled out across Scotland's towns and cities this year.


Police report underlines dangers of A9 and north roads to motorists

Police report underlines dangers of A9 and north roads to motorists

Police report underlines dangers of A9 and north roads to motorists

21 February 2023

This year's toll already surpasses the five year average for deaths


BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

15 February 2023

He was convicted of the double killing after years of extensive police work.


Nights of vandalism in Halkirk

Nights of vandalism in Halkirk

Nights of vandalism in Halkirk

11 February 2023

Various acts of vandalism occurred in Halkirk last Monday evening (February 6) and Tuesday (February 7).


Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

02 February 2023

More could be done to support the youngsters, it was stated


'Concern for person' call in Thurso treated as malicious, say police

'Concern for person' call in Thurso treated as malicious, say police

'Concern for person' call in Thurso treated as malicious, say police

30 January 2023

Police in Thurso are trying to trace someone who made a malicious call last night that led officers to investigate a 'concern for person' incident.


PICTURES: Police seen investigating site of alleged cannabis farm in Wick at former government offices

PICTURES: Police seen investigating site of alleged cannabis farm in Wick at former government offices

PICTURES: Police seen investigating site of alleged cannabis farm in Wick at former government offices

28 January 2023

After yesterday's arrest of a man in connection with an alleged cannabis farm in Wick, police were seen investigating the site of the operation today.


46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

28 January 2023

A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged yesterday (January 27) after a 'cannabis cultivation site' was discovered at a location on Girnigoe Street.


​Disturbance and arrest in Wick

​Disturbance and arrest in Wick

​Disturbance and arrest in Wick

28 January 2023

Reports came to the paper about police vehicles being involved in an operation around the former Job Centre and DSS offices in Wick yesterday..


Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

27 January 2023

Police Scotland released information this afternoon about a spate of crimes in Thurso that culminated in four young males being arrested and charged.


Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

25 January 2023

Three teenagers were arrested on Sunday evening in Thurso after a disturbance.


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