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Alan Shields


Court and Crime Reporter

Alan Shields is the court and crime reporter for the south Highland hub of Highland News and Media. He joined the company in 2022. Alan studied publishing with journalism at RGU in Aberdeen.

Funky feelings for Jamiroquai's Highland hideaway?

11 April 2023
Funky feelings for Jamiroquai's Highland hideaway?

Funky feelings for Jamiroquai's Highland hideaway?

11 April 2023

Viewing has been suspended on singer Jay Kay's house which is up for sale in Wester Ross.


Highland man seen stumbling as he approached car, court told

04 April 2023
Highland man seen stumbling as he approached car, court told

Highland man seen stumbling as he approached car, court told

04 April 2023

Craig Brown was said to be unsteady on his feet as he made his way to his car.


Ullapool man who spat at police blames alcohol for "filthy" behaviour

29 March 2023
Ullapool man who spat at police blames alcohol for "filthy" behaviour

Ullapool man who spat at police blames alcohol for "filthy" behaviour

29 March 2023

Burgess (29) had been on a night out in the Highland capital.


American tourist died in horror accident after toppling off Highland hotel bench, court hears

22 March 2023
American tourist died in horror accident after toppling off Highland hotel bench, court hears

American tourist died in horror accident after toppling off Highland hotel bench, court hears

22 March 2023

Patrick McGuire had been visiting Scotland with his wife Anne when tragedy struck.


Line-up for Strictly Inverness tickets to go on sale

20 March 2023
Line-up for Strictly Inverness tickets to go on sale

Line-up for Strictly Inverness tickets to go on sale

20 March 2023

The three night dance-off is raising funds for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


Black Isle developer admits insurance fraud bid

15 March 2023
Black Isle developer admits insurance fraud bid

Black Isle developer admits insurance fraud bid

15 March 2023

A Black Isle property developer has admitted burning down a steading conversion in order to try and claim £400,000 of insurance money.


New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

15 March 2023
New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

15 March 2023

A new BBC documentary is to focus on policing the Highlands and Islands.


Lochinver man who had obscene child porn photos released from jail

15 March 2023
Lochinver man who had obscene child porn photos released from jail

Lochinver man who had obscene child porn photos released from jail

15 March 2023

A ferryman who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children has been released from custody subject to strict conditions.


Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

13 March 2023
Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

13 March 2023

Mr Kent has travelled to war and disaster zones in order to lend his medical expertise to those in need.


Beauly mother warned she may face prison over cocaine dealing

13 March 2023
Beauly mother warned she may face prison over cocaine dealing

Beauly mother warned she may face prison over cocaine dealing

13 March 2023

Maria Stewart (30) was found to have drugs paraphernalia and 13 grams of cocaine in her home.


Careless HGV driver slammed by sheriff: 'It would have been a lot more stressful if he had killed someone'

13 March 2023
Careless HGV driver slammed by sheriff: 'It would have been a lot more stressful if he had killed someone'

Careless HGV driver slammed by sheriff: 'It would have been a lot more stressful if he had killed someone'

13 March 2023

The Highland court was told the HGV driver was distracted by his wife's health issues.


WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

12 March 2023
WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

12 March 2023

Louise Borland scooped carer of the year for her work with a young boy she calls her best friend.


Routes around Highland capital will be closed due to the Inverness half marathon and 5k events

12 March 2023
Routes around Highland capital will be closed due to the Inverness half marathon and 5k events

Routes around Highland capital will be closed due to the Inverness half marathon and 5k events

12 March 2023

People are being advised to plan their journeys due to the road closures.


WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

12 March 2023
WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

12 March 2023

The team regularly come to the aid of those in need with their everyday heroics and bravery in the face of grave danger.


WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023
WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023

Computer science teacher Chris Aitken praised his fellow teachers while picking up the award.


WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

11 March 2023
WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

11 March 2023

Andy Kent OBE who works at Raigmore Hospital when he's not helping in war zones and disaster zones took the top award at the glittering event.


Sexually motivated serial stalker jailed for 32 months for offences in Wester Ross communities

10 March 2023
Sexually motivated serial stalker jailed for 32 months for offences in Wester Ross communities

Sexually motivated serial stalker jailed for 32 months for offences in Wester Ross communities

10 March 2023

A serial stalker has been jailed for 32 months for a catalogue of sexually motivated offences dating back more than seven years.


Highland flings and fashion on offer at Strictly Inverness fundraisers for Highland Hospice

10 March 2023
Highland flings and fashion on offer at Strictly Inverness fundraisers for Highland Hospice

Highland flings and fashion on offer at Strictly Inverness fundraisers for Highland Hospice

10 March 2023

Dancers are preparing for another busy weekend of fundraising.


'I'm going to bomb your houses': Jail for Dingwall man who threatened police after Tesco fracas

09 March 2023
'I'm going to bomb your houses': Jail for Dingwall man who threatened police after Tesco fracas

'I'm going to bomb your houses': Jail for Dingwall man who threatened police after Tesco fracas

09 March 2023

A man has been jailed after being aggressive when confronted by staff at a Tesco supermarket in Dingwall.


Ross man found with cocaine in a kitchen awaits fate

07 March 2023
Ross man found with cocaine in a kitchen awaits fate

Ross man found with cocaine in a kitchen awaits fate

07 March 2023

A Ross-shire man was found with more than 25 grams of cocaine in a kitchen after police carried out a search warrant, a court heard.


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