Crime

Highland Council has produced a detailed list for all its services and other essential information that may be required over the Christmas holidays.

A man was reported to have been seriously assaulted outside Harper's Bar in Wick on Friday evening.

Police in Thurso are trying to trace a woman after her dog leapt up and bit a 14-year-old boy.

Police have urged Highland residents to be on the alert after the force received reports from locals who had received scam callers.

A festive drink and drug driving clampdown by Highland police has led to 30 arrests in the first fortnight of December.

Scotland’s leading charity supporting people affected by crime is calling for volunteers in Caithness.

The Highlands is one of Scotland's worst hot-spots for drink-driving, new data has revealed as police gear up for their annual festive crackdown.

Police Scotland is urging anyone in Caithness targeted by sextortion to report it – so they can get the support they deserve.

Police officers in Caithness have reported "positive feedback" since starting a programme of drop-in events allowing the public to raise concerns.

Road policing officers are looking for information after a man was seriously injured in a crash in Caithness yesterday afternoon.

Caithness shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach.

The withdrawal of train services at a remote Caithness railway station may be due to the antics of a couple living in a cottage by the site.

A Highland police officer who leapt out of his car to tackle an armed man while off duty is to be recognised for his bravery.

Highland Council admitted it had wrong information on a CCTV sign beside it's Wick offices but said it would be changed when it had the resources.

He has been named as Ross MacGillivray from Inverness.

Matthew Reiss hits out after hearing latest figures for Thurso area

Shoplifting and staff abuse will be among the areas looked at.

Police Scotland reported on the success of a recent UK-wide initiative to target drug dealers who exploit vulnerable young people by cuckooing

Hugh Caves "appalled" at way police dealt with the theft

Police Scotland sent out an appeal for witnesses after five youths assaulted a male in Thurso town centre on the evening of Saturday, September 30.