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‘One of a kind’ court ‘legend’ bows out after 42 years’ service

He has made more sheriff court appearances than all the most prolific offenders in the Highlands put together.

COURT ROUND-UP: Sex offenders and domestic abusers among last month's Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Sex offenders and domestic abusers among last month's Inverness court business

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last month.

Man caught on camera … stealing doorbell camera

Man caught on camera … stealing doorbell camera

Sean McAdam had been in dispute with his neighbours.

Fake Hollywood actress scammer jailed for 8 months

Fake Hollywood actress scammer jailed for 8 months

A woman who teamed up with her mum to con their family in a fake Hollywood actress scam was jailed today for eight months.

Drink-driver caught after police spotted car moving very slowly and weaving from side to side on A96

Drink-driver caught after police spotted car moving very slowly and weaving from side to side on A96

30-year-old motorist had taken his father's car without permission.

Drug-driver given ‘another chance’ in order to save his business

Drug-driver given ‘another chance’ in order to save his business

Sheriff admits she was in a “difficult position” weighing up accused livelihood and that of his employee.

Man admits domestic abuse ‘under provocation’ while on bail

Man admits domestic abuse ‘under provocation’ while on bail

He admitted assaulting the woman by punching her on the head.

Scottish law firm Brodies LLP reports busy year for its clients in the Highlands and Islands

Scottish law firm Brodies LLP reports busy year for its clients in the Highlands and Islands

Brodies LLP has reported a busy year for its clients in the Highlands and Islands, with investments in energy and land playing a key role.

Woman drank wine before causing car crash that left couple with life-changing injuries

Woman drank wine before causing car crash that left couple with life-changing injuries

A 56-year-old woman has been banned from driving for a year after causing a car collision.

‘I’m a bad bastard’ says Kingussie accused

‘I’m a bad bastard’ says Kingussie accused

A Kingussie man has been jailed for two years at Inverness Sheriff Court after admitting charges including assault and robbery.

Suspected drug dealers from Liverpool prompt police chase in Inverness

Suspected drug dealers from Liverpool prompt police chase in Inverness

A police officer on foot patrol in Inverness's Hilton housing estate became suspicious when he saw three men quickly leave a block of flats.

Woman jailed for ‘brutal’ stabbing admits attempted mugging in Inverness

Woman jailed for ‘brutal’ stabbing admits attempted mugging in Inverness

“Her life descended into a chaotic spell,” hears Inverness Sheriff Court.

Motorist’s double dose of medication leads to collision between two OTHER vehicles

Motorist’s double dose of medication leads to collision between two OTHER vehicles

An oncoming car had to take evasive action as she drifted on to the wrong carriageway.

COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

COURT ROUND-UP: London man terrifies woman at a primary school and a sexual assault on the Inverness-Aberdeen train

A range of court activity has been seen in the last week so here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines.

Months of domestic abuse leads to jail term for man who isolated victim from family and friends

Months of domestic abuse leads to jail term for man who isolated victim from family and friends

He also accused her of infidelity and controlled how long she could leave the house for.

Wooden table leg used as weapon in brawl between brothers

Wooden table leg used as weapon in brawl between brothers

Neighbours helped disarm and restrain the attacker.

Woman terrified by stranger’s screaming outside Inverness primary school

Woman terrified by stranger’s screaming outside Inverness primary school

The mother, who was going to collect her child, ran off in a panic to a nearby house and banged on the door for help.

Moray man sexually assaulted woman on train by burying his face into her breasts after her day out in Inverness

Moray man sexually assaulted woman on train by burying his face into her breasts after her day out in Inverness