Crime

The Highlands had the highest number of drug-driving offences recorded in Scotland during the festive period, according to figures shared by police.

The rises of 19 per cent and 28 per cent come after Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd warned “something has to give”.

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’

Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.

Police investigating a serious crash on the A9 that left two people in hospital have appealed for witnesses and arrested a man.

A flood of fake money in circulation has sparked a warning to businesses and shoppers in the Highlands.

Operation has started to capture lynx spotted in same location where two big cats were caught yesterday

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.

The family of Nairn’s Alistair Wilson, murdered in 2004, said they were “extremely grateful” to the First Minister after he met with them yesterday.

The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.

Two lynx that sparked a police alert after being illegally released in the Highlands have been safely captured by wildlife conservationists.

Cocaine and Spice among drugs confiscated from prisoners in Inverness.

Highlands and Islands police area records crashes involving 585 drivers over a 13-month period.

A dramatic surge in violent crime has made the city centre the third worst hotspot for recorded offences in Scotland, it is claimed.

An elderly Caithness man warns locals to be aware of a scam in which he believed he had won a competition organised by ‘the richest man in the world’

Police are appealing for witnesses of a “hit and run” which took place in the car park of Home Bargains in Tain on Friday, December 27.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of December 26, saw a “significant” quantity of alcohol and cigarettes being taken from the shop.

Scotland’s senior law officer has encouraged victims not to suffer in silence this festive period.

FOI results prompt police to issue range of tips to keep your property safe over the festive period.

Scott Watson, the governor of HMP Inverness, has 29 years of experience with the Scottish Prison Service.