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Dashcam footage sought by police after house broken into

POLICE have appealed for information following a housebreaking in Muir of Ord.

Jail and road ban for man who stole camper van and set it on fire on Black Isle

A MAN who stole a camper van while on early release from prison has been sentenced to a further 18 months behind bars.

Housebreaking and theft of car triggers police appeal in Ross-shire

POLICE in Ross-shire are appealing for information after a housebreaking and theft of a car in Wester Ross.

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

THE Highlands has been dealt a blow by the Scottish Government with the news that plans for a new prison for Inverness have been shelved.

Attempted rapist loses appeal against sentence over Wester Ross attack

A SEX attacker who lured a tourist on a remote Wester Ross camping trip before trying to rape her has lost an appeal over his five year jail sentence.

Man admits drug dealing after growing cannabis plants at home

AN Invergordon man who had cannabis plants growing in his home and was concerned in the supply of the drug has admitted the offences.

Drunken customer beat up barman after drink refusal

AN Alness barman was punched around the head and dragged outside the Station Hotel by an angry customer who had been refused drink.

Police appeal after 'extensive damage' caused to supermarket

POLICE have appealed for information after "extensive damage" was caused to a supermarket's windows in Easter Ross.

Two men taken to hospital after explosion in house in Dingwall

Two men were taken to hospital after an explosion in a house in Dingwall

Police dog uncovers £300,000 drugs haul in Easter Ross

DRUGS worth with an estimated street value of £300,000 have been recovered in Easter Ross.

Man who stole camper van and set it on fire in Black Isle appears in court

A MAN on early release from prison stole a camper van then set it alight after heading to the Black Isle.

Recruitment campaign launched for special police constables in Highlands

Police are looking to recruit special constables across the Highlands

Speeding motorist admits causing death of teenager in Ross-shire crash

A 23-year-old motorist has admitted causing the death of a teenager by dangerous driving in connection with an incident near Garve in February 2018.

MSPs to push for women's prison facilities in the Highlands

MSP David Stewart wants to see a new women's custody unit created in the Highlands.

Police appoint new inspector for Easter Ross

A new inspector has been appointed to oversee local policing teams in Easter Ross and Sutherland.

Police say Highland motorists reported to the courts in connection with drugs and alcohol driving offences

Highland motorists have been reported to the courts for drug driving offences, say police. Drivers urged to know the law before driving.

CRIME

Serial rapist who attacked in Easter Ross gets 10-year jail sentence

Dashcam footage sought by police after house broken into

Dashcam footage sought by police after house broken into

Jail and road ban for man who stole camper van and set it on fire on Black Isle

Jail and road ban for man who stole camper van and set it on fire on Black Isle

Housebreaking and theft of car triggers police appeal in Ross-shire

Housebreaking and theft of car triggers police appeal in Ross-shire

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

Attempted rapist loses appeal against sentence over Wester Ross attack

Attempted rapist loses appeal against sentence over Wester Ross attack

Man admits drug dealing after growing cannabis plants at home

Man admits drug dealing after growing cannabis plants at home

Drunken customer beat up barman after drink refusal

Drunken customer beat up barman after drink refusal

Police appeal after 'extensive damage' caused to supermarket

Police appeal after 'extensive damage' caused to supermarket

Two men taken to hospital after explosion in house in Dingwall

Two men taken to hospital after explosion in house in Dingwall

Police dog uncovers £300,000 drugs haul in Easter Ross

Police dog uncovers £300,000 drugs haul in Easter Ross

Man who stole camper van and set it on fire in Black Isle appears in court

Man who stole camper van and set it on fire in Black Isle appears in court

Recruitment campaign launched for special police constables in Highlands

Recruitment campaign launched for special police constables in Highlands

Speeding motorist admits causing death of teenager in Ross-shire crash

Speeding motorist admits causing death of teenager in Ross-shire crash

MSPs to push for women's prison facilities in the Highlands

MSPs to push for women's prison facilities in the Highlands

Police appoint new inspector for Easter Ross

Police appoint new inspector for Easter Ross

Police say Highland motorists reported to the courts in connection with drugs and alcohol driving offences

Police say Highland motorists reported to the courts in connection with drugs and alcohol driving offences

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