CRIME

Alex Salmond cleared of sexual assault charges

Former First Minister found not guilty on 12 sexual assault charges and charge of assault with intent to rape not proven

Special Constables being asked to step up hours in Highlands

Police Scotland is asking employers to consider providing paid leave to members of staff who volunteer as Special Constables

Spate of thefts from parked vehicles spark police appeal

A SPATE of thefts from cars in the strath have sparked a police investigation.

WATCH: Hospice official speaks out after it lost £575k to fraudsters

Highland Hospice has revealed details about how fraudsters stole £575,000 from the charity.

Collection box for family killed in crash on A82 is stolen

Police are appealing for information after a thief stole a collection box from an Inverness sandwich shop.

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.

Distraction thefts spark police warning

A SPATE of distraction thefts has sparked a warning from police for people to be on their guard.

Man sentenced over threat to kill girlfriend

A MAN who threatened to kill his girlfriend because she refused to let him into her Kingussie home was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.

Grantown-on-Spey brothers admit disturbance in their home

TWINS Craig and Ross MacIntyre will be sentenced on June 11 after a background report was called on the Grantown-on-Spey pair.

Council tax band reassessment scam sparks warning to Highland residents

SCAMMERS are targetting Highland residents with a council tax fraud.

Police snare speeding motorists on A9 near Aviemore

FOUR motorists have been caught doing more than 100mph on the A9 near Aviemore.

Violence is serious issue for students

EFFORTS have been made to explore how gender-based violence can be prevented on college and university campuses.

Heads in sand over child sex exploitation in Highlands, says new report

HIGHLANDERS are burying their heads in the sand over children suffering sex exploitation in the region, a new report has found.

CRIME

Police receive power to fine virus rule breakers

Alex Salmond cleared of sexual assault charges

Alex Salmond cleared of sexual assault charges

Special Constables being asked to step up hours in Highlands

Special Constables being asked to step up hours in Highlands

Spate of thefts from parked vehicles spark police appeal

Spate of thefts from parked vehicles spark police appeal

WATCH: Hospice official speaks out after it lost £575k to fraudsters

WATCH: Hospice official speaks out after it lost £575k to fraudsters

Collection box for family killed in crash on A82 is stolen

Collection box for family killed in crash on A82 is stolen

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

Distraction thefts spark police warning

Distraction thefts spark police warning

Man sentenced over threat to kill girlfriend

Man sentenced over threat to kill girlfriend

Grantown-on-Spey brothers admit disturbance in their home

Grantown-on-Spey brothers admit disturbance in their home

Council tax band reassessment scam sparks warning to Highland residents

Council tax band reassessment scam sparks warning to Highland residents

Police snare speeding motorists on A9 near Aviemore

Police snare speeding motorists on A9 near Aviemore

Violence is serious issue for students

Violence is serious issue for students

Heads in sand over child sex exploitation in Highlands, says new report

Heads in sand over child sex exploitation in Highlands, says new report

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