News Archive
27/10/2014
Lower drink drive limit
New legislation introduced to cut Scotland's drink drive alcohol limit. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has introduced an order in Parliament which will mean that, subject to approval, a reduced drink-drive limit will come into effect on December 5, 2014, in time for the festive period.25/10/2014
Fireworks Incident Traill Street Thurso
On Friday 24th October 2014 at approximately 2310 Hrs, damage was caused to a property on Traill Street Thurso. This damage appeared to have been caused as a result of a firework being set off nearby and then entering the property.24/10/2014
Abandoned flares - Wick
Between Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October 2014, a number of flares and smoke markers were discarded outside Wick Coast Guard Office, in full view of passing members of the public, including children. If activated in a public place, these items could potentially cause serious injury and damage to property.24/10/2014
Clock change increases deer risk on roads
As the clocks turn back this weekend, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that the risk of collisions between deer and vehicles increase in certain parts of Scotland. Car accidents involving deer peak at this time of year.
22/10/2014
Police appeal for information following break-in at the Blackstairs Fish Shop, Wick
At around 2045 hours on Tuesday 21 October 2014, the Blackstairs fish shop in Wick was broken in to and items removed. Police Scotland are keen to speak with anyone with any information about this incident, in particular anyone who saw two males described as follows: The first male is described as being tall and slim, wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms.20/10/2014
UPDATE - Body Found - - Police increasingly anxious to trace missing person Mark Burgess
Updated 21 October 2014 Body found in the Alness area identified as missing Wakefield man Mark Burgess Police Scotland can confirm that a body recovered from the Alness area on Monday 20 October 2014 at around 1800 hours has been identified as that of Mark Burgess (58) who had previously been reported missing from the Wakefield area. Next of kin have been informed and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
20/10/2014
Bumper Cheque For Caithness Heart Support Group
BIG CHEQUE and a sizeable amount to match...that's the sum total of a charity cycling challenge undertaken by Wick riders Arthur Robertson (left) and Willie Macdonald, recently. The enterprising pair clocked up some 78 miles circling the county in demanding weather conditions, to raise a impressive £2,500 for Caithness Heart Support Group.
20/10/2014
Calling all further education students... win an iPad!
As part of a student safety campaign, Police Scotland organised a short questionnaire for further education students, so, if that's you - we'd like your help. Student life is all about learning, having good fun and building new relationships - but it's also important to stay safe.
18/10/2014
Attempted Robbery THURSO
Police Scotland are investigating an Attempted Robbery at the Fish and Chip Shop on Provost Sinclair Road in Thurso. The incident occurred about 1615 hours today, Friday 17th October 2014.16/10/2014
Youngest Newt surveyor presents his work at Edinburgh Herpetological Symposium
Young Highlander Callum Ullman-Smith, a pupil Auchtertyre Primary School, is only 12 years old and has been surveying for Palmate Newts (Lissotriton helveticus), Slow Worms and other amphibians and reptiles since he was seven years old. Recently Callum's time has been taken up with surveying a set of nine rock pools on the shore near Reraig, on Loch Alsh near the Isle of Skye, every month he can, for the past three years.
16/10/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to a car in Wick
Between 1800 hours on Saturday 4 October and 1330 on Sunday 5 October 2014, a car was deliberately damaged whilst parked at an address on Murray Avenue, Wick, Caithness. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Wick Police on 101.15/10/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to a Bank ATM in Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for information regarding damage caused to the screen of an ATM machine at the Clydesdale Bank in Thurso. This damage occurred between 1700 hours Friday 10 October and 1220 hours on Sunday 12 October 2014.15/10/2014
Police appeal for information following reported theft of motorcycle - Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for information in relation to the reported theft of a black and yellow coloured motorcycle from an address at Bremner's Walk, Wick, Caithness between 1700 hours on Saturday 11 October and 2100 hours Monday 13 October 2014 Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is advised to contact Wick Police on 101. Information can also be left anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111 .7/10/2014
Councillor Praises Highland Residents For Recycling Figures 
The Highland Council recycling rate has reached 45% pushing it up to number 11 in the rankings of the 32 Scottish Local Authorities according to new figures released by SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency) for 2013. Councillor Graham MacKenzie, Chair of the Council's Community Services Committee, said: "These latest figures are great news and testament to the commitment of Highland residents to recycling.
6/10/2014
Council offers help for Highland communities to be winter resilient
The Highland Council is offering assistance to communities who wish to take action in their own areas to help clear snow and ice from local footpaths. Highland Council's Director of Community Services said: "When it snows, or we have hard overnight frosts it is quite simply not possible for Council resources to be everywhere at the same time to treat footpaths.
6/10/2014
Highland Council urges communities not to miss out on Vodafone 3G mobile access
The Highland Council is highlighting a mobile phone access programme to communities in the region who currently have no 3G mobile reception. Vodafone UK has teamed up with the National Association of Local Councils and Countryside Alliance to encourage more communities to apply to its Rural Open Sure Signal programme.6/10/2014
Damage - Castletown - Police Seek Information
Between 1800 hours on Sunday 28 September 2014 and 0915 hours on Monday 29 September 2014, damage was caused to a picnic table in the area of Castletown Harbour. If anyone has any information about the incident they are encouraged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.3/10/2014
Caithness and North Sutherland Fund Grant Awards 2014 - R3
The Caithness & North Sutherland Fund has awarded over £65K at its latest grant assessment round. The funding has been granted to five community/voluntary groups towards projects that will benefit people living in the Caithness & North Sutherland area.2/10/2014
Loch Of Yarrows To Whaligoe Walk
Saturday 4th October - 11.00am - 2.00pm A great opportunity to see something of the Caithness coast. Book your place..
1/10/2014
North charities benefit from West Highland Way Walk
TWO Caithness charities benefited from a Wick woman's West Highland Way sponsored walk, earlier this year. Both MS People Caithness and the county's heart support group received £1,090.
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