A missing Lancashire woman last seen boarding a ferry to Orkney nearly two weeks ago has been found safe and well.

Jamila Patel, 41, is believed to have travelled on the pedestrian crossing from John o' Groats to Orkney on September 1 or 2.

She was thought to have travelled to the Caithness area of the Highlands in a black 4x4 vehicle before getting on the ferry.

On Tuesday, police confirmed that she had been safely trace and thanked the public for their assistance.