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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

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

Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vandalism spree sparks police appeal

Vandalism spree sparks police appeal

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

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

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

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

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

Wildfires being treated as deliberate as police launch hunt for culprits

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

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

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

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

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

Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

Police are investigating after a car was set ablaze at the second attempt in an early morning arson attack near Thurso

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.

Charity appeals for Caithness volunteers to support people affected by crime

Charity appeals for Caithness volunteers to support people affected by crime

Charity appeals for Caithness volunteers to support people affected by crime

Scotland’s national charity supporting people affected by crime is searching for Caithness volunteers to help victims and witnesses.

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.

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