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Banned Thurso driver caught behind wheel 3 times in 2 weeks

06 March 2025
Banned Thurso driver caught behind wheel 3 times in 2 weeks

Banned Thurso driver caught behind wheel 3 times in 2 weeks

06 March 2025

A Thurso man has admitted driving while disqualified three times within a fortnight in the town.


Thurso man admits series of sex charges

04 March 2025
Thurso man admits series of sex charges

Thurso man admits series of sex charges

04 March 2025

A Thurso man has admitted a series of sexual-related offences against underage girls.


Sex fiend tortured women in underground ‘tomb’ at remote Caithness lodge

26 February 2025
Sex fiend tortured women in underground ‘tomb’ at remote Caithness lodge

Sex fiend tortured women in underground ‘tomb’ at remote Caithness lodge

26 February 2025

A former racing tipster used a hidden underground chamber at his remote Caithness home to abuse vulnerable women he had exploited.


Wick man denies trio of sex charges

25 February 2025
Wick man denies trio of sex charges

Wick man denies trio of sex charges

25 February 2025

A Wick man is alleged to have had extreme pornographic images in his possession.


Dunbeath driver banned for being over cannabis limit

25 February 2025
Dunbeath driver banned for being over cannabis limit

Dunbeath driver banned for being over cannabis limit

25 February 2025

A Dunbeath man was alleged to have driven dangerously while a police officer was holding onto the door of his car.


‘Do you want to go to prison?’ sheriff asks Wick man

24 February 2025
‘Do you want to go to prison?’ sheriff asks Wick man

‘Do you want to go to prison?’ sheriff asks Wick man

24 February 2025

A Wick man who failed to pay a fine and complete unpaid work was warned by a sheriff that he faces a jail term if he doesn’t do as he’s told.


Watten man sentenced over indecent images sent on WhatsApp

24 February 2025
Watten man sentenced over indecent images sent on WhatsApp

Watten man sentenced over indecent images sent on WhatsApp

24 February 2025

A Watten man will carry out 120 hours of unpaid community work as a punishment for sending a woman indecent images on WhatsApp.


Young motorbiker stopped after weaving through Wick street ‘to avoid potholes’

23 February 2025
Young motorbiker stopped after weaving through Wick street ‘to avoid potholes’

Young motorbiker stopped after weaving through Wick street ‘to avoid potholes’

23 February 2025

A court heard why a young Caithness motorcyclist was weaving about on a Wick street... he was trying to avoid potholes.


Man who made threats at Caithness hospital ordered to do unpaid work

22 February 2025
Man who made threats at Caithness hospital ordered to do unpaid work

Man who made threats at Caithness hospital ordered to do unpaid work

22 February 2025

A Lybster man who behaved in a threatening or abusive manner at Caithness General Hospital has been ordered to carry out 130 hours of unpaid work.


Wick man broke into town’s Co-op

21 February 2025
Wick man broke into town’s Co-op

Wick man broke into town’s Co-op

21 February 2025

A Wick man who broke into a local store with intent to steal food was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid community work.


Work order for Nairn drink-driver caught with knuckleduster near Spittal

21 February 2025
Work order for Nairn drink-driver caught with knuckleduster near Spittal

Work order for Nairn drink-driver caught with knuckleduster near Spittal

21 February 2025

A man who admitted drink-driving and being in possession of a knuckleduster in Caithness has been ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.


Man faces trial over alleged abductions and abuse at Wick homes

21 February 2025
Man faces trial over alleged abductions and abuse at Wick homes

Man faces trial over alleged abductions and abuse at Wick homes

21 February 2025

A house in Wick was cordoned off and a police firearms incident declared after George Harper is alleged to have embarked on a catalogue of abuse.


Fine over bump in Thurso parking area

20 February 2025
Fine over bump in Thurso parking area

Fine over bump in Thurso parking area

20 February 2025

A Halkirk woman who failed to stop after an accident she caused was fined £300 at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday.


Jail warning for driver nabbed 4 times while disqualified

20 February 2025
Jail warning for driver nabbed 4 times while disqualified

Jail warning for driver nabbed 4 times while disqualified

20 February 2025

A sheriff has warned a driver who recorded his fourth conviction for driving while disqualified that a jail sentence is among the options open to him.


Jail for drunk who abused Wick Tesco worker then weed in police cell

19 February 2025
Jail for drunk who abused Wick Tesco worker then weed in police cell

Jail for drunk who abused Wick Tesco worker then weed in police cell

19 February 2025

A drunken Wick man who abused a Tesco assistant and urinated in a police cell after being arrested was jailed for six months.


Wick driver 13 times drug limit faces jail after having ‘no intention’ of doing work order

19 February 2025
Wick driver 13 times drug limit faces jail after having ‘no intention’ of doing work order

Wick driver 13 times drug limit faces jail after having ‘no intention’ of doing work order

19 February 2025

A Wick drug-driver is heading for a jail term after failing to start her unpaid work.


Thurso man in breach of peace after complaint became heated

19 February 2025
Thurso man in breach of peace after complaint became heated

Thurso man in breach of peace after complaint became heated

19 February 2025

A Thurso man has been fined £250 for a breach of the peace.


Castletown couple’s home trashed in ‘vigilante’ attack

09 February 2025
Castletown couple’s home trashed in ‘vigilante’ attack

Castletown couple’s home trashed in ‘vigilante’ attack

09 February 2025

A Castletown couple returned to their home to find it had been trashed, a sheriff was told.


Thurso man was abusive to ex on New Year’s Day

07 February 2025
Thurso man was abusive to ex on New Year’s Day

Thurso man was abusive to ex on New Year’s Day

07 February 2025

A Thurso woman had a visit from her ex partner, who behaved in a threatening or abusive manner towards her on New Year’s Day, Wick court heard.


New trial date for Caithness man over alleged sexual offences

07 February 2025
New trial date for Caithness man over alleged sexual offences

New trial date for Caithness man over alleged sexual offences

07 February 2025

A new date has been fixed for the trial of a man who made his name selling racing tips.


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