A court heard there was a shortage of nurses during Colin Lloyd's time in Raigmore.
Cowie, of Bonar Bridge, admitted driving with the drugs in his system.
The doll was said to have caused family members to become angry and frightened in its presence.
A Ross-shire man has been remanded in custody after admitting carrying out various offences against a string of women.
A former boxer from Alness has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with having an offensive weapon in public.
The court heard how he had a violent outburst at police officers.
Tyler Grant was "swishing" the knife above his head during the row, a court heard.
He was stopped by police at which point they noticed the strong smell of the class B drug.
Mr Earley died after suffering burns from the electrical explosion.
Chief superintendent Rob Shepherd is taking over the role following his time at the Met Police.
Iain Grant had various clips of women he secretly filmed as well as indecent images of children, a court heard.
The awarding of a green freeport status for the Highlands has been warmly welcomed by economic leaders across Scotland.
Politicians have expressed different views on the green freeport award for the Highlands.
Police were called out to Dingwall sorting office due to a suspicious package.
He admitted culpably and recklessly throwing the glass bottle at her head and was told her was lucky not to be on a murder charge.
Both drivers had to be airlifted to Raigmore Hospital.
The bridge was closed just after 7pm with police now in attendance.
MacDowell was given public money to fund his defence according to newspaper reports.
She admitted the assault under provocation.
He made no plea and was released on bail following the New Years Day crash.
