Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Ross MacGillivray (36) in Inverness just over a week ago.
"He was overcome with emotion. He didn't realise what speed he was doing," heard Inverness Sheriff Court.
He landed a driving ban and a hefty fine as it emerged it was his second drink-driving offence.
A man found to have downloaded child pornography after a Wester Ross home was raided was told by a sheriff he was 'either stupid or determined'.
He subjected his victims to terrifying attacks – and now awaits sentence next month.
Dangerous driver jailed after Inverness sheriff tells him he has worst driving while banned record ever to come before her.
The sheriff had to intervene following comments from the public.
A fall-out between neighbours and former good friends led to one appearing at Inverness Sheriff Court for threatening behaviour.
An investigation into the death of an Easter Ross man who died following a workshop accident is set to begin later this year.
Police Scotland reported on the success of a recent UK-wide initiative to target drug dealers who exploit vulnerable young people by cuckooing