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'Wake-up call' for Ross-shire man spared jail after cocaine charge

17 April 2023
'Wake-up call' for Ross-shire man spared jail after cocaine charge

'Wake-up call' for Ross-shire man spared jail after cocaine charge

17 April 2023

A Ross-shire man who was storing and selling cocaine from his home was spared a prison sentence at Inverness Sheriff Court today.


Fraudster Highland building company boss is jailed after setting fire to steading

17 April 2023
Fraudster Highland building company boss is jailed after setting fire to steading

Fraudster Highland building company boss is jailed after setting fire to steading

17 April 2023

Sheriff Eilidh Macdonald said: "It was motivated by greed."


Highlander abused neighbours after shouting about dogs

16 April 2023
Highlander abused neighbours after shouting about dogs

Highlander abused neighbours after shouting about dogs

16 April 2023

Accused heard saying: 'You won't want to mess with me.'


Ross-shire hotelier jailed for 14 months over sex offences

11 April 2023
Ross-shire hotelier jailed for 14 months over sex offences

Ross-shire hotelier jailed for 14 months over sex offences

11 April 2023

A Ross-shire hotelier showered gifts, including sex toys and lingerie, on a teenage girl for over four years in exchange for indecent photos of her.


Ross fisherman who had knives and drugs in car must await his fate

11 April 2023
Ross fisherman who had knives and drugs in car must await his fate

Ross fisherman who had knives and drugs in car must await his fate

11 April 2023

A Muir of Ord fisherman was caught by police with a knife in his car and £70 worth of cannabis.


Former Black Isle museum treasurer embezzled over £19K from charitable concern

11 April 2023
Former Black Isle museum treasurer embezzled over £19K from charitable concern

Former Black Isle museum treasurer embezzled over £19K from charitable concern

11 April 2023

The former chairman and treasurer of a popular small Black Isle museum has admitted embezzling almost £19,000 from it over three years.


Highland conman told to repay thousands to 'elderly' blind woman

06 April 2023
Highland conman told to repay thousands to 'elderly' blind woman

Highland conman told to repay thousands to 'elderly' blind woman

06 April 2023

Daniel Kay convinced her he would carry out work on two crofts but ultimately did very little.


Fortrose farmer swore at official in row over environmental scheme

05 April 2023
Fortrose farmer swore at official in row over environmental scheme

Fortrose farmer swore at official in row over environmental scheme

05 April 2023

A farmer who spent £50,000 on environmentally friendly crops was not friendly to an Agricultural Department official over delays recompensing him.


Muir of Ord man pushed pregnant partner into a wall

05 April 2023
Muir of Ord man pushed pregnant partner into a wall

Muir of Ord man pushed pregnant partner into a wall

05 April 2023

The man admitted assaulting his partner at their home last year when he appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Cocaine worth £10k found on pair stopped outside Inverness

04 April 2023
Cocaine worth £10k found on pair stopped outside Inverness

Cocaine worth £10k found on pair stopped outside Inverness

04 April 2023

A Muir of Ord pair have admitted being concerned in the supply of drugs.


Highland rapist jailed after 13-year 'torrent' of abuse including attack girl (14) in a park

04 April 2023
Highland rapist jailed after 13-year 'torrent' of abuse including attack girl (14) in a park

Highland rapist jailed after 13-year 'torrent' of abuse including attack girl (14) in a park

04 April 2023

His offences were committed against six women between 2008 and 2020 in the Moray, Easter Ross and the Inverness areas.


Ullapool man hit over head with homemade weapon

04 April 2023
Ullapool man hit over head with homemade weapon

Ullapool man hit over head with homemade weapon

04 April 2023

The man was assaulted after he confronted his attacker outside his home.


'It is completely disheartening and often leaves you wondering if it's all worth it'

29 March 2023
'It is completely disheartening and often leaves you wondering if it's all worth it'

'It is completely disheartening and often leaves you wondering if it's all worth it'

29 March 2023

Vandals left a substantial amount of graffiti, including swastikas and references to Adolf Hitler.


Sutherland child sex predator will 'face consequences of despicable actions in prison'

24 March 2023
Sutherland child sex predator will 'face consequences of despicable actions in prison'

Sutherland child sex predator will 'face consequences of despicable actions in prison'

24 March 2023

Gary Campbell was jailed for 12 years following one of the first convictions of its kind in Scotland.


Father jailed for Highland death crash that claimed the life of his only son

22 February 2023
Father jailed for Highland death crash that claimed the life of his only son

Father jailed for Highland death crash that claimed the life of his only son

22 February 2023

The court heard the group had been out for a drive after a birthday party.


Inverness Cathedral provost and UK equalities minister defend under-fire Forbes

22 February 2023
Inverness Cathedral provost and UK equalities minister defend under-fire Forbes

Inverness Cathedral provost and UK equalities minister defend under-fire Forbes

22 February 2023

THE provost of Inverness Cathedral and a prominent UK cabinet member are among those to have defended under-fire MSP Kate Forbes overnight.


Former Alness footballer jailed for part in major drugs operation

10 February 2023
Former Alness footballer jailed for part in major drugs operation

Former Alness footballer jailed for part in major drugs operation

10 February 2023

Alasdair Finlayson was jailed for nine years after he was found to be in charge of the operation in the Highlands.


Easter Ross dad killed only child in horror car crash, court told

25 January 2023
Easter Ross dad killed only child in horror car crash, court told

Easter Ross dad killed only child in horror car crash, court told

25 January 2023

A speeding Easter Ross motorist who killed his only child in a horrific crash after he approached police driving at 137 mph has appeared in court.


Three men involved in £650k drugs enterprise operating from Ross sites

18 January 2023
Three men involved in £650k drugs enterprise operating from Ross sites

Three men involved in £650k drugs enterprise operating from Ross sites

18 January 2023

A gang stored drugs, equipment and cash at three Highland locations the High Court in Glasgow has heard.


Tain football club tackle fundraising pressures head-on in wake of rising costs

31 December 2022
Tain football club tackle fundraising pressures head-on in wake of rising costs

Tain football club tackle fundraising pressures head-on in wake of rising costs

31 December 2022

The club's vice-chairman is appealing for support for the club


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