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Not proven verdict in case of army corporal from Avoch accused of sexual assault in Inverness

A jury has found the case of an Avoch man accused of sexual assault not proven.

Army corporal insists contact with female colleague at reserve centre was consensual

Inverness Sheriff Court has been hearing details of an alleged sexual assault at an army training centre

Man sentenced for punching hole in wall at estranged partner's home

A DRUNK Balintore man punched a hole in the wall of his estranged partner’s home, a court heard.

A corporal has denied sexually assaulting woman at an army reserve centre

A woman has told a jury at Inverness Sheriff Court that she was sexually assaulted by a corporal.

Jail and road ban for man who stole camper van and set it on fire on Black Isle

A MAN who stole a camper van while on early release from prison has been sentenced to a further 18 months behind bars.

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

THE Highlands has been dealt a blow by the Scottish Government with the news that plans for a new prison for Inverness have been shelved.

Attempted rapist loses appeal against sentence over Wester Ross attack

A SEX attacker who lured a tourist on a remote Wester Ross camping trip before trying to rape her has lost an appeal over his five year jail sentence.

Man admits drug dealing after growing cannabis plants at home

AN Invergordon man who had cannabis plants growing in his home and was concerned in the supply of the drug has admitted the offences.

Theft of toiletries costs Dingwall man

A roofer who stole toiletries from a pharmacy has been landed with a £180 fine.

Drunken customer beat up barman after drink refusal

AN Alness barman was punched around the head and dragged outside the Station Hotel by an angry customer who had been refused drink.

Man who pushed a teenager on to a railway track at Muir of Ord is jailed

Inverness Sheriff Court heard a man also threatened to murder a pair of teenagers at the railway station in Muir of Ord

Police dog uncovers £300,000 drugs haul in Easter Ross

DRUGS worth with an estimated street value of £300,000 have been recovered in Easter Ross.

Man who stole camper van and set it on fire in Black Isle appears in court

A MAN on early release from prison stole a camper van then set it alight after heading to the Black Isle.

Teenager was pushed on to railway track at Muir of Ord

An intoxicated man who pushed a teenager on to a railway track must await his fate.

Speeding motorist admits causing death of teenager in Ross-shire crash

A 23-year-old motorist has admitted causing the death of a teenager by dangerous driving in connection with an incident near Garve in February 2018.

Court hears of massive drugs haul

A gambling addict was “in a dark place” when he was caught acting as a drugs courier in Inverness he told police.

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Serial rapist who attacked in Easter Ross gets 10-year jail sentence

Not proven verdict in case of army corporal from Avoch accused of sexual assault in Inverness

Not proven verdict in case of army corporal from Avoch accused of sexual assault in Inverness

Army corporal insists contact with female colleague at reserve centre was consensual

Army corporal insists contact with female colleague at reserve centre was consensual

Man sentenced for punching hole in wall at estranged partner's home

Man sentenced for punching hole in wall at estranged partner's home

A corporal has denied sexually assaulting woman at an army reserve centre

A corporal has denied sexually assaulting woman at an army reserve centre

Jail and road ban for man who stole camper van and set it on fire on Black Isle

Jail and road ban for man who stole camper van and set it on fire on Black Isle

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

New Inverness prison 'postponed indefinitely'

Attempted rapist loses appeal against sentence over Wester Ross attack

Attempted rapist loses appeal against sentence over Wester Ross attack

Man admits drug dealing after growing cannabis plants at home

Man admits drug dealing after growing cannabis plants at home

Theft of toiletries costs Dingwall man

Theft of toiletries costs Dingwall man

Drunken customer beat up barman after drink refusal

Drunken customer beat up barman after drink refusal

Man who pushed a teenager on to a railway track at Muir of Ord is jailed

Man who pushed a teenager on to a railway track at Muir of Ord is jailed

Police dog uncovers £300,000 drugs haul in Easter Ross

Police dog uncovers £300,000 drugs haul in Easter Ross

Man who stole camper van and set it on fire in Black Isle appears in court

Man who stole camper van and set it on fire in Black Isle appears in court

Teenager was pushed on to railway track at Muir of Ord

Teenager was pushed on to railway track at Muir of Ord

Speeding motorist admits causing death of teenager in Ross-shire crash

Speeding motorist admits causing death of teenager in Ross-shire crash

Court hears of massive drugs haul

Court hears of massive drugs haul

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