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‘She thought he was going to kill her’ - neighbourly dispute got out of control

12 October 2024
‘She thought he was going to kill her’ - neighbourly dispute got out of control

‘She thought he was going to kill her’ - neighbourly dispute got out of control

12 October 2024

Court hears he took off woman’s glasses while assaulting her.


‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

11 October 2024
‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

‘Extremely dangerous’ rapist jailed for more than 12 years

11 October 2024

Ryan MacDonald (31) committed the offences - which included three charges of rape - in the Sutherland, Inverness and Aberdeen areas.


‘Stay out of Scotland and preferably Inverness’ sheriff tells former city man

11 October 2024
‘Stay out of Scotland and preferably Inverness’ sheriff tells former city man

‘Stay out of Scotland and preferably Inverness’ sheriff tells former city man

11 October 2024

A former Inverness man was told to stay away from the city and Scotland after he admitted threatening his neighbours.


Son found guilty of attempting to kill his mother was locked up for ANOTHER murder bid when just 16 years old

10 October 2024
Son found guilty of attempting to kill his mother was locked up for ANOTHER murder bid when just 16 years old

Son found guilty of attempting to kill his mother was locked up for ANOTHER murder bid when just 16 years old

10 October 2024

After the jury returned its verdict, they were told Bruce Davis had a previous attempted murder conviction.


‘I‘d never intentionally hurt my mother’ - says son accused of trying to murder parent

09 October 2024
‘I‘d never intentionally hurt my mother’ - says son accused of trying to murder parent

‘I‘d never intentionally hurt my mother’ - says son accused of trying to murder parent

09 October 2024

"I never hit my mother once,” 52-year-old tells the High Court in Inverness.


‘I want to keep an eye on you’ - church missionary sentenced for ‘very disturbing’ campaign of domestic abuse

09 October 2024
‘I want to keep an eye on you’ - church missionary sentenced for ‘very disturbing’ campaign of domestic abuse

‘I want to keep an eye on you’ - church missionary sentenced for ‘very disturbing’ campaign of domestic abuse

09 October 2024

Sheriff has “deep concerns” about prospect of abuser and victim getting back together.


Trial hears mother thought son was ‘hell bent’ on killing her

08 October 2024
Trial hears mother thought son was ‘hell bent’ on killing her

Trial hears mother thought son was ‘hell bent’ on killing her

08 October 2024

“I always thought I was safe with him, but not any more,” 78-year-old told police.


Protestors stage sit-down demonstration on Ness Bridge as part of march calling for ceasefire in Gaza

06 October 2024
Protestors stage sit-down demonstration on Ness Bridge as part of march calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Protestors stage sit-down demonstration on Ness Bridge as part of march calling for ceasefire in Gaza

06 October 2024

The demonstration followed a route from the bottom of Stephen’s Brae across Ness Bridge and to Bught Park in Inverness.


Inverness company director lashed out on Glasgow dancefloor

06 October 2024
Inverness company director lashed out on Glasgow dancefloor

Inverness company director lashed out on Glasgow dancefloor

06 October 2024

A company director elbowed a man on the face in a case of apparent mistaken identity in a nightclub.


COURT ROUND-UP: Fake actress conwoman and wheelchair-bound pensioner bloodied in last week’s Inverness court business

05 October 2024
COURT ROUND-UP: Fake actress conwoman and wheelchair-bound pensioner bloodied in last week’s Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Fake actress conwoman and wheelchair-bound pensioner bloodied in last week’s Inverness court business

05 October 2024

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


‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

04 October 2024
‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

‘Troubling’ - judge’s reaction as paedophile tries to blame 10-year-old victim for his actions

04 October 2024

A paedophile who said the child he repeatedly raped initiated sex with him has been jailed for 10 years.


Fake actress conwoman lied to sheriff about having cash to pay back victims

03 October 2024
Fake actress conwoman lied to sheriff about having cash to pay back victims

Fake actress conwoman lied to sheriff about having cash to pay back victims

03 October 2024

She earlier fibbed to loved ones that she had signed million-pound contracts.


COLIN CAMPBELL: New signals from NHS that numbers aren't adding up

03 October 2024
COLIN CAMPBELL: New signals from NHS that numbers aren't adding up

COLIN CAMPBELL: New signals from NHS that numbers aren't adding up

03 October 2024

The financial numbers game is becoming much more of a feature of healthcare and treatment, except it's no game, says our columnist.


Son denies trying to kill his own wheelchair-bound mother

03 October 2024
Son denies trying to kill his own wheelchair-bound mother

Son denies trying to kill his own wheelchair-bound mother

03 October 2024

His bruised and bloodied mother has died since the January 1, 2023 alleged incident.


Son denies attempted murder charge for alleged frenzied New Year’s Day attack on his mother

02 October 2024
Son denies attempted murder charge for alleged frenzied New Year’s Day attack on his mother

Son denies attempted murder charge for alleged frenzied New Year’s Day attack on his mother

02 October 2024

The court heard that the 78-year-old survived the attack but had died since the alleged incident.


‘I am such a fool’ - man (40) charged with sex offence involving teenage girl

02 October 2024
‘I am such a fool’ - man (40) charged with sex offence involving teenage girl

‘I am such a fool’ - man (40) charged with sex offence involving teenage girl

02 October 2024

Police were informed when the victim told a teacher, Inverness Sheriff Court hears.


Drug-driver had ‘quite astounding’ level of cocaine in system when stopped in Inverness

01 October 2024
Drug-driver had ‘quite astounding’ level of cocaine in system when stopped in Inverness

Drug-driver had ‘quite astounding’ level of cocaine in system when stopped in Inverness

01 October 2024

The 33-year-old has been warned to expect a lengthy disqualification from driving.


5-year driving ban for German tourist who killed girlfriend in A82 crash near Loch Ness

01 October 2024
5-year driving ban for German tourist who killed girlfriend in A82 crash near Loch Ness

5-year driving ban for German tourist who killed girlfriend in A82 crash near Loch Ness

01 October 2024

He forgot which side of the road he should be on after visiting Urquhart Castle.


Man jailed after ‘nasty and unfortunate incident’ with knife

01 October 2024
Man jailed after ‘nasty and unfortunate incident’ with knife

Man jailed after ‘nasty and unfortunate incident’ with knife

01 October 2024

“It is a sad reflection that prison is the only place where you feel valued and respected,” says sheriff.


COURT ROUND-UP: Rapist and conman among last month's Inverness court business

01 October 2024
COURT ROUND-UP: Rapist and conman among last month's Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Rapist and conman among last month's Inverness court business

01 October 2024

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


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