CRIME

Identity theft warning as scams almost double over last year

THE public is being urged to look out for signs of their personal information being misused as identity theft scams rise.

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

The alarm was raised by a councillor concerned mourners could be taken in by fraud.

Theft and violence costing retailers hundreds of thousands of pounds per year, new survey claims

NEW figures lay bare the true cost of crime to the high-street in the face of an alarming rise in theft and violence.

New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

The building of a new £209 million Highland prison that will increase custody capacity and attract significant investment has moved a step closer.

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Police Scotland’s first national campaign of the year is about to commence with the focus on speed limits.

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.

Break-in at popular Ross-shire inn sparks police appeal

The Shandwick Inn near Kildary was targeted sometime between 10pm on Sunday and 10am on Monday.

LISTEN: Highest number of drug driving offences over the festive season recorded in the Highlands

A new police report shows that the Highlands recorded the highest number of drug driving offences across Scotland in December.

Highland cop facing sexual offence charges

A Highland police officer has been arrested and charged in connection with sexual offences.

Hollywood exec denied knowing bogus actress who worked with Beauly mum to con family out of £35k

Accused said: "I just lost my mind. I just want to pay them back."

Inverness gangland boss made more than £767k from life of crime

But he only has £10,040.39 available to hand over to the authorities at this point in time.

£15,000 cannabis haul seized in Highlands thanks to police sniffer dog Chief

Chief has helped officers remove £15,000 worth of cannabis from region's streets

Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

12 snow poles have been cut off to near ground level on the A838.

Ardgay man who tested positive for cannabis banned from driving after ignoring road closure

The man was fined and banned from driving for one year.

Drug dealer turf war blamed for violence in the Highlands

'What we are seeing playing out is...an internal power struggle between drug dealers, which is showing itself in a number of violent episodes.'

Scammers targetting Highland residents, warn Police Scotland

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

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Identity theft warning as scams almost double over last year

Identity theft warning as scams almost double over last year

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Theft and violence costing retailers hundreds of thousands of pounds per year, new survey claims

Theft and violence costing retailers hundreds of thousands of pounds per year, new survey claims

New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Break-in at popular Ross-shire inn sparks police appeal

Break-in at popular Ross-shire inn sparks police appeal

LISTEN: Highest number of drug driving offences over the festive season recorded in the Highlands

LISTEN: Highest number of drug driving offences over the festive season recorded in the Highlands

Highland cop facing sexual offence charges

Highland cop facing sexual offence charges

Hollywood exec denied knowing bogus actress who worked with Beauly mum to con family out of £35k

Hollywood exec denied knowing bogus actress who worked with Beauly mum to con family out of £35k

Inverness gangland boss made more than £767k from life of crime

Inverness gangland boss made more than £767k from life of crime

£15,000 cannabis haul seized in Highlands thanks to police sniffer dog Chief

£15,000 cannabis haul seized in Highlands thanks to police sniffer dog Chief

Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

Ardgay man who tested positive for cannabis banned from driving after ignoring road closure

Ardgay man who tested positive for cannabis banned from driving after ignoring road closure

Drug dealer turf war blamed for violence in the Highlands

Drug dealer turf war blamed for violence in the Highlands

Scammers targetting Highland residents, warn Police Scotland

Scammers targetting Highland residents, warn Police Scotland

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