Crime

MacDowell started an appeal following his conviction of double murder in 1976.

Naloxone is an emergency first aid treatment for use in a potentially life-threatening overdose situation.

Police found a haul of illegal material at his Muir of Ord home.

It happened after closing time on Friday evening and opening time the following morning, police believe.

Highland police welcomed the sentencing of two drivers who appeared at Tain Sherriff Court and plead guilty to dangerous driving offences.

A man has admitted careless driving in Ullapool that resulted in two pedestrians having to dodge out of his way.

A Ross councillor has welcomed the sentencing of two men over cruelty to animals which led to the deaths of more than 2000 hens at a Caithness farm.

POLICE are investigating after a window of a popular bakery was smashed early on Saturday morning.

Police will be upping efforts to stop the problem over coming weeks.

Police on the Black Isle are investigating a number of fly-tipping incidents where debris was left mountain bike trails at Learnie Red Rocks.

He has been ordered to pay the woman £800 in compensation and attend a course targetting domestic abusers.

Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd will take on the role of Divisional Commander for the Highlands & Islands.

A Dingwall man shouted homophobic remarks at a police officer before spitting on two constables during a drunken incident.

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a cash box was stolen during a break-in at a caravan.

Police are looking for information from the public after the report of a theft from a site in Easter Ross.

The Nottingham-based gang set up in Inverness and Elgin to ply their illegal trade.

The 36-year-old man is expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today.

The facility only reopened in July after it was targeted in the summer

Ross-shire residents are urged to look out for scams as cost-of-living support payments of £324 start arriving in bank accounts.

He was placed on a two-year long drug treatment and testing order for four offences committed over two years.