A 21-year-old Tain man who abducted two men and subjected them to a terrifying and brutal assault was jailed for a total of 32 months yesterday.
Police are reporting a slight rise in sexual assaults in the Highlands this year compared to last.
AN expectant father was jailed for six months for biting and severely injuring a two-year-old child almost five years ago.
The Highland Council’s Tourism Committee today agreed a proposed Visitor Management Plan for 2022 to support the growth in visitors to the Highlands.
A HOST of stalls and fun family activities are expected entertain the public when Lochcarron's festive fair is held next weekend.
A FIVE-figure grant has been awarded to Ullapool Book Festival in the latest round of cash awards issued by Creative Scotland.
A steward at Belladrum music festival sold drugs to fund his own habit.
A man who attended a local lap-dancing club punched a door steward who was ejecting him.
A PLAY area is set to boast a new multi-unit tower for local children to enjoy after councillors agreed to use £15,000 to help pay for it.
A MOTORIST has been fined and banned from driving for three months after he was caught doing 116mph on the A9.
An accused is to stand trial charged with trying to kill a man – including hitting him on the head with a microwave oven.
A SHERIFF was shocked at the "appalling" record of road traffic offences when a 37-year-old Wester Ross man appeared from custody today.
The hearing was in connection with a break-in at the Co-op in Telford Street and the pair made no pleas to the charges.
Man admitted to four charges after police detained him at Raigmore Hospital.
A man told social workers he was being “stupid” after an alcohol and drug fuelled tirade towards police.
A NEW institute for public interest journalism is at the heart of recommendations aimed at "safeguarding the future of news gathering in Scotland".
KIND-hearted residents are being urged to help ensure families across Easter Ross don’t go hungry this festive season.
Charity nets £40 for each goal scored.
A FISHERMAN who suffers from a health condition took cannabis to help alleviate his symptoms.
A Dingwall man who was involved in two disturbances and threatened police was jailed for a total of six months at Inverness Sheriff Court.
