Crime

Police closed part of Inverness High Street temporarily this afternoon after being told a man had a gun.

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.

The accident happened on New Year's Day and resulted in three people being taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers have also urged people to check dashcam footage following the collision on the A862.

Police officers can now use the app directly to trace stolen bikes.

Anonymous tips can also be passed on to the independent charity, Crimestoppers.

A woman has been issued with a fixed penalty ticket following a three-vehicle crash in an Easter Ross town.

She carried out the assault at a property in Strathpeffer.

The top police officer for the region has released a festive message.

The top police officer for the are has released a festive message.

His partner wanted to speak to him about messages on his phone from another woman,

Two large bags containing 55 kg of what is believed to be cocaine was discovered.

Stevenson fell over in the street and hurled abuse at police.

The incident has sparked questions over safety in the city's Justice Centre.

A man has been jailed for 12 months after turning himself in to police in Dingwall with a knife on him.

Annalie Hercher admitted two counts of assault when she appeared in court.

The sheriff said: 'This type of behaviour is extremely reckless and dangerous.'

The sheriff passed sentence after hearing details of the case.