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.

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

A vulnerable Inverness man was recruited to help the crime group sell drugs and gather payment.

Ryan Finlay from Huyton pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine

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.

A window of an Aviemore gift shop was vandalised last week.

Witnesses are being sought by police after a car was damaged outside a nightclub in Aviemore.

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

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.

Highland parents are being urged not to turn puppy love at Christmas into a financial pipeline for criminal gangs.

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period