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‘Not her finest moment’: Wester Ross chef who lashed out learns fate

16 October 2024
‘Not her finest moment’: Wester Ross chef who lashed out learns fate

‘Not her finest moment’: Wester Ross chef who lashed out learns fate

16 October 2024

Defence agent said: ‘Alcohol had been taken in vast quantities. She is remorseful and no longer consumes alcohol.’


Young drivers ‘lucky to be here’ after 104mph speeding near Cromarty Bridge

13 October 2024
Young drivers ‘lucky to be here’ after 104mph speeding near Cromarty Bridge

Young drivers ‘lucky to be here’ after 104mph speeding near Cromarty Bridge

13 October 2024

An Easter Ross man and his friend who were in their cars on the A9 north were caught speeding at 104mph in a 60mph section of the road.


Woman made threats to ex at Gairloch Caravan Park

12 October 2024
Woman made threats to ex at Gairloch Caravan Park

Woman made threats to ex at Gairloch Caravan Park

12 October 2024

A Wester Ross woman who threatened her former partner, claiming she had a gun, has had sentence deferred at Inverness Sheriff Court.


‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

11 October 2024
‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

11 October 2024

Ryan MacDonald (31) committed the offences - which included three charges of rape - in the Sutherland, Inverness and Aberdeen areas.


Dingwall man ‘started a pattern of abusing partners since 2008’

09 October 2024
Dingwall man ‘started a pattern of abusing partners since 2008’

Dingwall man ‘started a pattern of abusing partners since 2008’

09 October 2024

A Sheriff wondered what to do with the drunken sailor who appeared before him to admit his fifth domestic offence against the same woman.


‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

04 October 2024
‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

04 October 2024

A paedophile who said the child he repeatedly raped initiated sex with him has been jailed for 10 years.


Tain man covered in blood spat at police officer in face, court told

28 September 2024
Tain man covered in blood spat at police officer in face, court told

Tain man covered in blood spat at police officer in face, court told

28 September 2024

Police who discovered a Tain man covered in blood were subjected to threats and insults with one officer getting spat at in the face.


‘It is merciful you didn't kill either yourself or someone else’

26 September 2024
‘It is merciful you didn't kill either yourself or someone else’

‘It is merciful you didn't kill either yourself or someone else’

26 September 2024

A short drive for food landed a Ross-shire care assistant in trouble with the police because he was more than five times the legal drink drive limit.


Woman (66) admits behaving in threatening manner towards man in Ullapool

25 September 2024
Woman (66) admits behaving in threatening manner towards man in Ullapool

Woman (66) admits behaving in threatening manner towards man in Ullapool

25 September 2024

The case was deferred for good behaviour until December 12.


Beastiality video hoard man’s animals taken into care amid sheriff’s ‘significant concerns’

25 September 2024
Beastiality video hoard man’s animals taken into care amid sheriff’s ‘significant concerns’

Beastiality video hoard man’s animals taken into care amid sheriff’s ‘significant concerns’

25 September 2024

An Easter Ross man with a massive cache of bestiality videos has been banned from owning or keeping animals for three years.


Teen stabbed in neck as duo tried to steal designer hoodie

24 September 2024
Teen stabbed in neck as duo tried to steal designer hoodie

Teen stabbed in neck as duo tried to steal designer hoodie

24 September 2024

Attackers locked up after “violent and appalling” acts.


Son punches dad in face repeatedly in Hogmanay assault after being told off for letting dog escape

22 September 2024
Son punches dad in face repeatedly in Hogmanay assault after being told off for letting dog escape

Son punches dad in face repeatedly in Hogmanay assault after being told off for letting dog escape

22 September 2024

He also kicked a hole in a wall at the property in North Kessock.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

22 September 2024
CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

22 September 2024

Ex tech worker ran a Highland retreat centre for Christian pastors and missionaries.


Ross-shire labourer who head-butted police officer learns his fate

21 September 2024
Ross-shire labourer who head-butted police officer learns his fate

Ross-shire labourer who head-butted police officer learns his fate

21 September 2024

The sheriff said: ‘You will be working even harder now. You behaved like a drunken idiot on two occasions.’


Ross-shire neighbour dispute erupted over music in garden

19 September 2024
Ross-shire neighbour dispute erupted over music in garden

Ross-shire neighbour dispute erupted over music in garden

19 September 2024

‘The accused threatened to get his family to go round and see his neighbours. Police were then contacted.’


Evanton man punched pedestrian in face in city centre

19 September 2024
Evanton man punched pedestrian in face in city centre

Evanton man punched pedestrian in face in city centre

19 September 2024

The sheriff said he had inflicted a ‘nasty’ injury and called for a report before passing sentence.


Dingwall man caught by police with cocaine

19 September 2024
Dingwall man caught by police with cocaine

Dingwall man caught by police with cocaine

19 September 2024

He admitted illegal possession of the Class A narcotic.


Son punches dad in face repeatedly in Hogmanay assault after being told off for letting dog escape

16 September 2024
Son punches dad in face repeatedly in Hogmanay assault after being told off for letting dog escape

Son punches dad in face repeatedly in Hogmanay assault after being told off for letting dog escape

16 September 2024

He also kicked a hole in a wall at the property in North Kessock.


‘Stupid and juvenile’ sexual prank backfired, court told

11 September 2024
‘Stupid and juvenile’ sexual prank backfired, court told

‘Stupid and juvenile’ sexual prank backfired, court told

11 September 2024

‘He thought the complainer would treat it as a joke but he didn't and clearly he was upset by it and contacted the police.’


‘Completely unacceptable’ driving on A96 sees Ross-shire duo sentenced

10 September 2024
‘Completely unacceptable’ driving on A96 sees Ross-shire duo sentenced

‘Completely unacceptable’ driving on A96 sees Ross-shire duo sentenced

10 September 2024

Pair of Highlanders caught speeding near Inverness Shopping Park.


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