CRIME

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

The Highlands is one of Scotland's worst hot-spots for drink-driving, new data has revealed as police gear up for their annual festive crackdown.

Sutherland residents warned of rogue traders in the region

Police are urging members of the public to be vigilant as a group of scammers have been reported to be operating in Ross-shire and Sutherland.

Inverness murder: Everything we know so far

Police remain at the scene of the brutal murder of Inverness dad Ross MacGillivray last weekend.

Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

He has been named as Ross MacGillivray from Inverness.

Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

Shoplifting and staff abuse will be among the areas looked at.

Police dashcam plea after tractors targeted in field near to busy A9 roundabout

Motorists are being encouraged to check their dashcam footage after thieves targeted farm equipment in a field near the Nigg Roundabout.

'You should feel even more ashamed because she is a kind and forgiving person'

He attacked his pensioner mother and then damaged his grandmother's home during a four-hour stand-off with armed police earlier this year.

Police Scotland campaign launched as reports of online child abuse rise

Police Scotland has launched a new campaign targeting sexual perpetrators who groom and abuse children online.

8 drink and drug-drivers caught in northern Highlands during ongoing police crackdown

The drivers, aged 18 to 56, were caught in Caithness, Easter and Wester Ross and the Black Isle

Police catch nine motorists driving under influence of drugs or alcohol on Highland roads

Nine drivers will be reported by the police for drink or drug driving offences in the Highlands during the past week.

Police: 'This case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee MacRae and Andrew'

"We owe it to the family and friends to make every effort to recover Renee and Andrew’s bodies," says DCI Brian Geddes.

Is remote Highland cottage resting place of murder victims Renee MacRae and son Andrew?

"Our hopes are slim but this case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee and Andrew," say police.

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

A total of a dozen drivers were reported for speeding and other offences on the NC500 over a two-day targeted operation.

Police appeal to trace 2 stolen dirt bikes in Easter Ross

Police Scotland are appealing for information to help trace two dirt bikes which were reported stolen at the end of July in Easter Ross.

Police appoint new area commander for Far North

Acting chief Inspector Stuart Fitzpatrick is taking overall control of policing the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross area.

Highland police urge people to think twice about sharing intimate footage as sextortion scam grows

More people are being blackmailed over intimate images shared online police have said.

UPDATE: Teen rushed to hospital and man arrested after crash on Inverness to Dingwall road

Officers are appealing for information following what they describe was a serious crash at around 1.10pm today.

CRIME

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

Sutherland residents warned of rogue traders in the region

Sutherland residents warned of rogue traders in the region

Inverness murder: Everything we know so far

Inverness murder: Everything we know so far

Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

Murder inquiry into death of 36-year-old man in Inverness

Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

Support for Highland businesses to help combat crime

Police dashcam plea after tractors targeted in field near to busy A9 roundabout

Police dashcam plea after tractors targeted in field near to busy A9 roundabout

'You should feel even more ashamed because she is a kind and forgiving person'

'You should feel even more ashamed because she is a kind and forgiving person'

Police Scotland campaign launched as reports of online child abuse rise

Police Scotland campaign launched as reports of online child abuse rise

8 drink and drug-drivers caught in northern Highlands during ongoing police crackdown

8 drink and drug-drivers caught in northern Highlands during ongoing police crackdown

Police catch nine motorists driving under influence of drugs or alcohol on Highland roads

Police catch nine motorists driving under influence of drugs or alcohol on Highland roads

Police: 'This case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee MacRae and Andrew'

Police: 'This case will never be considered resolved until we find Renee MacRae and Andrew'

Is remote Highland cottage resting place of murder victims Renee MacRae and son Andrew?

Is remote Highland cottage resting place of murder victims Renee MacRae and son Andrew?

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

Two days of police patrols on NC500 Highland route see 60 vehicles stopped

Police appeal to trace 2 stolen dirt bikes in Easter Ross

Police appeal to trace 2 stolen dirt bikes in Easter Ross

Police appoint new area commander for Far North

Police appoint new area commander for Far North

Highland police urge people to think twice about sharing intimate footage as sextortion scam grows

Highland police urge people to think twice about sharing intimate footage as sextortion scam grows

UPDATE: Teen rushed to hospital and man arrested after crash on Inverness to Dingwall road

UPDATE: Teen rushed to hospital and man arrested after crash on Inverness to Dingwall road

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