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Inverness driver ‘regrets decision’ after police found cannabis in his system

17 August 2024
Inverness driver ‘regrets decision’ after police found cannabis in his system

Inverness driver ‘regrets decision’ after police found cannabis in his system

17 August 2024

AS motorist driving through Dingwall was stopped by police carrying out speed checks.


Easter Ross teen banned from road and fined for A9 ton-up offence

15 August 2024
Easter Ross teen banned from road and fined for A9 ton-up offence

Easter Ross teen banned from road and fined for A9 ton-up offence

15 August 2024

"Driving at 104mph is an extraordinary risk not only for yourself but other road users."


Dingwall woman (58) charged with dealing cocaine and cannabis

14 August 2024
Dingwall woman (58) charged with dealing cocaine and cannabis

Dingwall woman (58) charged with dealing cocaine and cannabis

14 August 2024

It is alleged that the cocaine charge occurred at a property in St Andrew's Road, Dingwall and elsewhere between April 1, 2021 and February 16, 2024.


Dingwall man counts cost of damaging ex’s car

14 August 2024
Dingwall man counts cost of damaging ex’s car

Dingwall man counts cost of damaging ex’s car

14 August 2024

‘He was very upset and frustrated at the time’, his defence agent told the court.


Birthday party turned nasty when joiner smashed windows in partner’s property

14 August 2024
Birthday party turned nasty when joiner smashed windows in partner’s property

Birthday party turned nasty when joiner smashed windows in partner’s property

14 August 2024

A birthday party turned nasty when a 31 year old joiner returned home drunk with his partner only to smash windows in the property.


Ullapool - Western Isles Calmac ferry passenger ‘frustrated’ over treatment by operator, Highland court told

14 August 2024
Ullapool - Western Isles Calmac ferry passenger ‘frustrated’ over treatment by operator, Highland court told

Ullapool - Western Isles Calmac ferry passenger ‘frustrated’ over treatment by operator, Highland court told

14 August 2024

‘Their regulations are unfair, unjust, and discriminate against island residents’, the accused told the court during his trial.


Ross-shire woman who drove four times with drugs in system gets jail warning

13 August 2024
Ross-shire woman who drove four times with drugs in system gets jail warning

Ross-shire woman who drove four times with drugs in system gets jail warning

13 August 2024

The Highland sheriff told her: ‘If you don't comply with the order fully, you will go to prison.’


Inverness man accused of attempted murder using knife is released on bail

12 August 2024
Inverness man accused of attempted murder using knife is released on bail

Inverness man accused of attempted murder using knife is released on bail

12 August 2024

The 36-year-old man has appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Drink-driver caught weaving across lanes on A9 Cromarty Bridge invited to sell car

11 August 2024
Drink-driver caught weaving across lanes on A9 Cromarty Bridge invited to sell car

Drink-driver caught weaving across lanes on A9 Cromarty Bridge invited to sell car

11 August 2024

Sheriff suggests Easter Ross man caught almost five times the drink-drive limit sell his car to pay fine imposed.


Teenager accused of murder of father-of-two in Alness

10 August 2024
Teenager accused of murder of father-of-two in Alness

Teenager accused of murder of father-of-two in Alness

10 August 2024

The 16-year-old is set to stand trial in the wake of the incident in Alness last June.


Strathpeffer drink-driver didn’t see cyclist, Highland court told

09 August 2024
Strathpeffer drink-driver didn’t see cyclist, Highland court told

Strathpeffer drink-driver didn’t see cyclist, Highland court told

09 August 2024

A drink-driver failed to see a pedal cyclist until the last minute as she drove along a Ross-shire road.


Ross-shire hotel worker refused to leave after argument

09 August 2024
Ross-shire hotel worker refused to leave after argument

Ross-shire hotel worker refused to leave after argument

09 August 2024

The sheriff made her thoughts known and deferred sentence for good behaviour.


A9 Kessock Bridge driver seven times the limit jailed after ramming woman he believed was his wife

06 August 2024
A9 Kessock Bridge driver seven times the limit jailed after ramming woman he believed was his wife

A9 Kessock Bridge driver seven times the limit jailed after ramming woman he believed was his wife

06 August 2024

A sheriff jailed a drink driver who drove his van down the wrong side of the busy A9 and rammed the car of a woman motorist he was pursuing.


Ross-shire driver (21) twice tested positive for drugs learns fate at court

06 August 2024
Ross-shire driver (21) twice tested positive for drugs learns fate at court

Ross-shire driver (21) twice tested positive for drugs learns fate at court

06 August 2024

"When he is driving again, he will make sure that there are no substances involved. He intends to give it up. This is a lesson learned."


Indecent images of children found on Ross-shire man’s computer

05 August 2024
Indecent images of children found on Ross-shire man’s computer

Indecent images of children found on Ross-shire man’s computer

05 August 2024

The sheriff deferred sentence until tomorrow to allow the man to appoint another lawyer.


Ross-shire man’s family party jibe ended in papercut to ex-wife

03 August 2024
Ross-shire man’s family party jibe ended in papercut to ex-wife

Ross-shire man’s family party jibe ended in papercut to ex-wife

03 August 2024

A family birthday party turned nasty when a Muir of Ord man called his ex-wife of around 30 years an ‘evil Lyn’.


Fake disabled parking blue badge case dropped against Highland councillor

31 July 2024
Fake disabled parking blue badge case dropped against Highland councillor

Fake disabled parking blue badge case dropped against Highland councillor

31 July 2024

Councillor Maxine Smith had been facing a court trial following charges.


Easter Ross drama relayed in court: ‘If you want to kill me, kill me’

31 July 2024
Easter Ross drama relayed in court: ‘If you want to kill me, kill me’

Easter Ross drama relayed in court: ‘If you want to kill me, kill me’

31 July 2024

Two Ross men armed themselves with knives after a lengthy drinking session and attacked each other, with one saying: ‘I have nothing to live for.’


Ross-shire bar flashpoint for stand-up fight after ‘adverse’ family jibe

30 July 2024
Ross-shire bar flashpoint for stand-up fight after ‘adverse’ family jibe

Ross-shire bar flashpoint for stand-up fight after ‘adverse’ family jibe

30 July 2024

“It became aggressive and he was saying ‘come on then’.”


Estranged wife accused of murdering Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

27 July 2024
Estranged wife accused of murdering Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

Estranged wife accused of murdering Ross MacGillivray in Inverness

27 July 2024

Samantha MacGillivray became the third person to be charged with murdering the 36-year-old on November 11/12 last year.


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