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Fruit and veg shelves 90% empty in Caithness Coops after teen group’s cyber attack

Shoppers in Wick and Thurso have been shocked to find empty shelves at their Coop supermarkets after this week’s hacking issue.

Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

A man who sparked a police missing person’s appeal earlier this week has been found.

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

A Coop spokesperson said they apologised to Caithness shoppers for the lack of products in local stores after this week’s cyber attack.

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Tim Eagle says 113 police stations ‘are in need of repair or unfit for use’ telling John Swinney the ‘neglect must end’.

Caithness average speed cameras that detected ‘zero offences’ last year to go live again

Average speed cameras on a north coast road that were previously branded “a missed opportunity” are set to go live again next week.

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.

Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

Community leaders have taken police to task for their response times to reports of vandalism in the far north.

Caithness residents warned ‘never take matters into your own hands’ if a stranger parks on your driveway

Caithness homeowners are warned that motorists can park in their driveways due to a legal loophole that doesn’t deem this as breaking the law.

Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

Scott Allan (28) admitted two amended charges of assault, on indictment, at Wick Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

A Wick man who kicked his partner in the ribs during a heated argument has been ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid community work.

Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

The woman was giving evidence at Wick Sheriff Court at the trial of 64-year-old Kevin Booth.

Vandalism spree sparks police appeal

Police are hunting vandals responsible for a spate of incidents in Thurso recent weeks.

Blazing inferno nightmare as disabled Thurso woman thought she would lose her home to wildfire

A disabled Thurso woman talked candidly about the fear and horror she experienced as a wildfire encroached upon her home last Thursday.

Pair jailed for 24 months after plotting ‘large-scale’ cannabis factory at ruined 19th century house in Caithness

Two men who operated an illegal cannabis factory in a ruined Caithness mansion were jailed today.

Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

Two wildfires close to homes on the outskirts of Thurso are being treated as deliberate by police.

What Caithness shop owners need to know about the impending single-use vape ban

Caithness shop owners are reminded that from June 1, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK.

Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.

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Fruit and veg shelves 90% empty in Caithness Coops after teen group’s cyber attack

Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

Missing man ‘traced’, police confirm

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Caithness average speed cameras that detected ‘zero offences’ last year to go live again

Caithness average speed cameras that detected ‘zero offences’ last year to go live again

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

Caithness residents warned ‘never take matters into your own hands’ if a stranger parks on your driveway

Caithness residents warned ‘never take matters into your own hands’ if a stranger parks on your driveway

Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

Vandalism spree sparks police appeal

Vandalism spree sparks police appeal

Blazing inferno nightmare as disabled Thurso woman thought she would lose her home to wildfire

Blazing inferno nightmare as disabled Thurso woman thought she would lose her home to wildfire

Pair jailed for 24 months after plotting ‘large-scale’ cannabis factory at ruined 19th century house in Caithness

Pair jailed for 24 months after plotting ‘large-scale’ cannabis factory at ruined 19th century house in Caithness

Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

What Caithness shop owners need to know about the impending single-use vape ban

What Caithness shop owners need to know about the impending single-use vape ban

Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

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