Crime

Potential new evidence linked to the Renee and Andrew MacRae murder case is still being evaluated, police say.

A Ross-shire man was in a high-speed chase with police while having a meat cleaver in his car.

A mum whose flight was cancelled was caught in Ross-shire driving back home after having drinks at the airport.

Work order sentences in the community can make a life-changing difference, with an Easter Ross project the latest example cited.

Officers say some are ‘legitimate’ but still urges people to be vigilant and report concerns.

Stewart, who falsely claimed to be doing work on people’s houses, admitted charges of fraud, theft and threatening behaviour.

Police have issued an appeal after roads and buildings in Alness were defaced with “offensive” and “distressing” graffiti.

Local police are hoping someone with relevant information will come forward.

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.

An Inverness police dog has been praised for his persistence in tracking down suspects.

Murder detectives hunting for the bodies of Renee and Andrew MacRae have confirmed they are examining possible evidence found by the A9.

A total of 56 drivers were charged with speeding offences last week in the North Highland region.

Murder investigators in the Renee and Andrew MacRae case have removed a child’s potty and carpet found south of the infamous A9 Dalmagarry layby.

Several cases from or related to Ross-shire heard in court in recent days.

A text message offer from a man selling drugs was sent to the wrong person who contacted the police and an arrest was made shortly afterwards.

Enquiries into the early morning crash are ongoing.

A wilfully-caused Dingwall fire in MacRae Crescent yesterday (March 17) has sparked a police appeal for information.

A Stolen quad bike in Dingwall has triggered a police appeal for information.

The survivor said: “Robbie Paulin was my coach, he was my best friend… he is my sexual assaulter.”

A ‘bit player’ who was snared by police in a major Highland drugs trafficking operation was jailed for five years today (March 17).