Crime

Between January and August 2020, 283 crimes were recorded, an increase of 44 per cent on the same period in 2019, when 196 offences were reported.

AN executive with a firm involved in the manufacture of a Covid vaccine kept his driving licence despite speeding at almost twice the limit in Ross.

Police in Dingwall are appealing for information following a burglary in the Culbokie area.

A SHERIFF sent a stern message to drug dealers in the Highlands by sending a 21-year-old to prison for a year.

Dozens of messages and flowers have been placed on Ness Bridge in tribute to Sarah Everard.

A 57-year-old woman has suffered "life-changing injuries" after being hit by a lorry in Inverness yesterday afternoon.

A video shared on social media has been roundly condemned and sparked a warning to parents of Easter Ross children.

Police will be working in partnership with other agencies to reinforce the Operation Respect initiative.

A grieving mother has described her family’s anguish after the reckless driver who killed her son was released from prison early.

Two people have appeared in a Highland court on drug charges.

Drugs with an estimated street value of £200,000 were seized yesterday by police officers who stopped and searched a car on the Cromarty Bridge.

Highland Council says the issue is costing the region's taxpayers thousands and is encouraging people to report anyone they see doing it.

Staff have been told Police Scotland and Scottish Government are helping to deal with an ongoing cyber attack.

A 22 year old man has appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court charged with attempted murder and theft.

Six drivers are to be reported for alleged serious road traffic offences in the Highlands following patrols by road policing division officers.

Dog owners are being reminded of their responsibilities in a new Scottish Government-backed campaign that aims to ensure pets are kept under control.

Highland Council's trading standards team have been alerted to a 'smishing' scam that is currently targeting the region's residents.

Several motorists in the Highlands were caught driving after allegedly drinking or taking drugs this week prompting a safety message from police.

POLICE have reported a sharp surge in incidents of public nuisance, neighbourhood disputes and noise complaints during the pandemic.

Police in Invergordon are appealing for information following a fire.