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Police Scotland budget cuts leave the north at 'significant risk'

Police Scotland budget cuts leave the north at 'significant risk'

Police Scotland budget cuts leave the north at 'significant risk'

26 June 2023

Lib Dems at Highland Council are demanding action for communities 'particularly in remote and rural locations.'


COLIN CAMPBELL: Bike theft in Inverness is still a bitterly wounding crime

COLIN CAMPBELL: Bike theft in Inverness is still a bitterly wounding crime

COLIN CAMPBELL: Bike theft in Inverness is still a bitterly wounding crime

21 June 2023

I’ve gone over six decades without being a victim of any crime in Inverness, but it didn't dull the pain of having my bike stolen, says our columnist.


Brutal Black Isle murder dating back 1400 years set for TV spotlight

Brutal Black Isle murder dating back 1400 years set for TV spotlight

Brutal Black Isle murder dating back 1400 years set for TV spotlight

18 June 2023

Forensic examination on the skeleton found unexpectedly on the Black Isle suggested a brutal murder dating back over 1400 years.


£24,000 drugs haul seized by Highland police after three raids of Dingwall properties

£24,000 drugs haul seized by Highland police after three raids of Dingwall properties

£24,000 drugs haul seized by Highland police after three raids of Dingwall properties

15 June 2023

POLICE have seized drugs with a street value of £24,000 from three addresses in Dingwall after a tip off.


Is Nicola Sturgeon an asset or a liability to the SNP and Independence?

Is Nicola Sturgeon an asset or a liability to the SNP and Independence?

Is Nicola Sturgeon an asset or a liability to the SNP and Independence?

15 June 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf still thinks she's 'the most impressive politician I think we’ve seen in Europe.'


Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon is arrested by police investigating SNP finances

11 June 2023

The former First Minister is the third top SNP figure arrested in connection with party finances


Police remain 'committed' to finding murderer of Nairn man Alistair Wilson

Police remain 'committed' to finding murderer of Nairn man Alistair Wilson

Police remain 'committed' to finding murderer of Nairn man Alistair Wilson

08 June 2023

POLICE investigating the murder of Nairn man Alistair Wilson 19 years ago say they remain "committed" to finding his killer.


Inverness police call on community to help tackle antisocial behaviour

Inverness police call on community to help tackle antisocial behaviour

Inverness police call on community to help tackle antisocial behaviour

06 June 2023

Community involvement remains key to tackling antisocial behaviour in some Inverness neighbourhoods, the city’s top police officers have said.


Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023

A CRACKDOWN on underage alcohol consumption is setting its sights on the adults who illegally buy the drinks for them.


Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

Don't do it! Adults warned of criminal risks of buying alcohol for under 18s

05 June 2023

A CRACKDOWN on underage alcohol consumption is setting its sights on the adults who illegally buy the drinks for them.


Fence posts and decking stolen from Jewson in Inverness

Fence posts and decking stolen from Jewson in Inverness

Fence posts and decking stolen from Jewson in Inverness

29 May 2023

Detectives in Inverness are appealing for information after premises were broken into at the weekend.


Two charged over string of housebreakings and thefts in the Highlands and Orkney

Two charged over string of housebreakings and thefts in the Highlands and Orkney

Two charged over string of housebreakings and thefts in the Highlands and Orkney

28 May 2023

A man and woman have been charged with a number of offences and are due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday.


Embezzler-hit Black Isle charity was left on brink of bankruptcy by thief

Embezzler-hit Black Isle charity was left on brink of bankruptcy by thief

Embezzler-hit Black Isle charity was left on brink of bankruptcy by thief

27 May 2023

Charity trustees are now picking up the pieces from a disastrous setback and on the lookout for further support from the community.


SPFL player took mum's car without permission and drove wrong way on one-way street

SPFL player took mum's car without permission and drove wrong way on one-way street

SPFL player took mum's car without permission and drove wrong way on one-way street

26 May 2023

A ROSS County player was shown the red card by a sheriff for taking his mum's car without permission and driving the wrong way on a one-way street.


Black Isle charity embezzler who pocketed over £18k is sentenced at Highland court

Black Isle charity embezzler who pocketed over £18k is sentenced at Highland court

Black Isle charity embezzler who pocketed over £18k is sentenced at Highland court

18 May 2023

His defence agent said first offender Bound had 'suffered a kind of brain fog' and was ashamed and embarrassed about what he had done.


Warnings for speeding drivers after police target Loch Ness-side communities

Warnings for speeding drivers after police target Loch Ness-side communities

Warnings for speeding drivers after police target Loch Ness-side communities

18 May 2023

Speed checks were carried out in Aldourie, Dores, Gorthleck, Whitebridge and the wider area.


Highland police urged to increase patrols on NC500 after three-day crackdown snares speeders

Highland police urged to increase patrols on NC500 after three-day crackdown snares speeders

Highland police urged to increase patrols on NC500 after three-day crackdown snares speeders

17 May 2023

OVERSTRETCHED officers are unable to "adequately" police dangerous speeding on the North Coast 500, a worried local MP fears.


Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour sparks police 'day of action' in Inverness neighbourhood

Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour sparks police 'day of action' in Inverness neighbourhood

Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour sparks police 'day of action' in Inverness neighbourhood

17 May 2023

REPORTS of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Merkinch saw police carry out a 'day of action', including stop-searches, to reassure residents.


'Emotional distress' caused by 'inexcusable' vandalism at Inverness cemetery is 'totally unacceptable'

'Emotional distress' caused by 'inexcusable' vandalism at Inverness cemetery is 'totally unacceptable'

'Emotional distress' caused by 'inexcusable' vandalism at Inverness cemetery is 'totally unacceptable'

16 May 2023

'The damage caused to headstones is particularly distressing for those visiting loved ones.'


Driver caught doing 117mph on North Coast 500 during police crackdown

Driver caught doing 117mph on North Coast 500 during police crackdown

Driver caught doing 117mph on North Coast 500 during police crackdown

16 May 2023

A MOTORIST was caught doing almost 120mph on the NC500 and dozens of vehicles were stopped during police patrols of the route at the weekend.


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