Crime

An open letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a catalogue of problems that are devastating a community in Sutherland.

Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett will take over Highland and Islands division and Chief Superintendent George Macdonald returns to the North East.

The Scottish SPCA has reiterated the danger to wildlife caused by litter after they were called to a gull found dangling over the side of a boat

Possible deliberate puncturing of tyres.

Wild campers "panicked" and fled in fear from an apparent attack with explosive devices on their tent pitched on Reiss beach on Tuesday night.

A 23 year old Sutherland man admitted two breaches of bail conditions at Inverness Sheriff Court today.

A 43 year old Brora man was remanded in custody today after being accused of seven charges.

A Helmsdale father has spoken of his pride in his daughter, who has been instrumental in achieving a “milestone” change in domestic abuse legislation.

A 23-year old man is to be reported to the procurator fiscal after being detected driving at 143mph on the A9 at Arpafeelie, near Tore, on Friday.

Police in Tain are appealing for information following vandalism at a premises on Scotsburn Road.

NORTH SNP MSP Gail Ross contacted police after finding herself a victim of online identity theft that left her feeling 'sick and angry'.

Mobile devices save over 400,000 hours of officer's time

A MAN from County Durham broke into a holiday home in north west Sutherland because he was "struggling to survive".

A victim of a sex attacker says she has been contacted by authorities informing her he is due to have his case for release heard by the Parole Board.

Thieves have broken into a collection box placed at a historic site in north west Sutherland, it has emerged.

Use of tracking security devices on tractors and quad bikes has helped police recover hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of stolen farm machinery.

A NEW chapter in the short but disrupted life of the new Inverness Justice Centre opened today.

Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with drink and drug drive offences after a weekend of action.

A 71-year-old man is to be reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with livestock straying onto the trunk road in East Sutherland.

Offshore worker Samuel Cowie appeared from custody at Inverness Sheriff Court.