Woman escapes from submerged car near Lochailort

northern-constabularyA woman escaped with minor injuries after her car left the road on Monday March 11 2013 and went into a loch,three miles east of Lochailort. Continue reading Woman escapes from submerged car near Lochailort

Police seek witnesses after attempt to set fire to Benbecula house

policesignPOLICE in Benbecula are appealing for witnesses after an attempt to set a house on fire in the Meall Ard area of Balivanich on Benbecula on Friday,February 22 2013. Continue reading Police seek witnesses after attempt to set fire to Benbecula house

Three climbers die after avalanche

THREE people have died following an avalanche in the Cairngorms on Thursday February 14 2013,police have confirmed.

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Witnesses sought for Inverlochy assault

northern-constabularyPolice are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Inverlochy,Fort William. Continue reading Witnesses sought for Inverlochy assault

Body recovered from Loch Linnhe at Fort William

hm_coastguard-logoAt around 10pm on Sunday February 10 the Maritime and Coastguard Agency recovered the body of a 51-year-old man from the water just off the West End car park at Loch Linnhe,Fort William. Continue reading Body recovered from Loch Linnhe at Fort William

Causeways closed as storms battered Western Isles

hm_coastguard-logoCoastguard Rescue Teams were called out on Tuesday evening,January 29 2013,to assist Northern Constabulary in closing the causeways between North Uist,Benbecula,South Uist and Eriskay as storm force westerly winds coincided with very high tides. Continue reading Causeways closed as storms battered Western Isles

More festive drink drivers in Highlands and Islands than year before

northern-constabularyPOLICE chiefs have expressed disappointment after more people were caught drink driving in a month-long festive crackdown than in the same period last year. Continue reading More festive drink drivers in Highlands and Islands than year before

Road closures as heavy load moved

Scottish and Southern Energy and Northern Constabulary would like to notify road-users,communities and members of the public of the movements of a heavy load being transported between Invergordon and Fort Augustus on the following dates. The times below are estimates and may be subject to change.

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Lochyside vandalism appeal

Police in Fort William are appealing to the public for information regarding a vandalism in the Lochyside area. Continue reading Lochyside vandalism appeal

Tougher penalties for bus and lorry drivers using mobiles

NORTHERN Constabulary has welcomed tougher penalties for bus and lorry drivers using mobile phones while driving. Continue reading Tougher penalties for bus and lorry drivers using mobiles

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