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‘Incredible act of cruelty’ - Jail sentence for man who starved dog to death

14 November 2024
‘Incredible act of cruelty’ - Jail sentence for man who starved dog to death

‘Incredible act of cruelty’ - Jail sentence for man who starved dog to death

14 November 2024

The 25-year-old admitted causing the dog unnecessary suffering by failing to provide it with access to food or water.


Drunk jailed after falling asleep in bar then threatening to ‘batter door staff’

14 November 2024
Drunk jailed after falling asleep in bar then threatening to ‘batter door staff’

Drunk jailed after falling asleep in bar then threatening to ‘batter door staff’

14 November 2024

The Gillingham man went to the Rose Street Foundry bar after returning to Inverness following the death of his mother.


‘Overzealous’ security staff took man to ground after he pushed past them fearing for his life

13 November 2024
‘Overzealous’ security staff took man to ground after he pushed past them fearing for his life

‘Overzealous’ security staff took man to ground after he pushed past them fearing for his life

13 November 2024

Heart condition meant going through a metal detector at Inverness Justice Centre could kill him, court hears.


Sex offender who touched up teen while babysitting awaits fate

12 November 2024
Sex offender who touched up teen while babysitting awaits fate

Sex offender who touched up teen while babysitting awaits fate

12 November 2024

Police were informed when the victim told a teacher.


Pleas to stop ignored as woman knocked out twice only to be roused and beaten further each time

12 November 2024
Pleas to stop ignored as woman knocked out twice only to be roused and beaten further each time

Pleas to stop ignored as woman knocked out twice only to be roused and beaten further each time

12 November 2024

Details of the savage attack were heard in court a week after the attacker was jailed for beating up the same woman.


Driver was still drinking wine on A96 when police went to speak to him

12 November 2024
Driver was still drinking wine on A96 when police went to speak to him

Driver was still drinking wine on A96 when police went to speak to him

12 November 2024

Another motorist tipped off police after the 44-year-old was seen swerving about on the road.


UPDATE: A96 reopens after woman (27) dies in fatal crash near Forres

11 November 2024
UPDATE: A96 reopens after woman (27) dies in fatal crash near Forres

UPDATE: A96 reopens after woman (27) dies in fatal crash near Forres

11 November 2024

The A96 has reopened after being closed for over 12 hours.


Drug-driver found unresponsive in a car in a ditch - days after being caught for a similar offence

11 November 2024
Drug-driver found unresponsive in a car in a ditch - days after being caught for a similar offence

Drug-driver found unresponsive in a car in a ditch - days after being caught for a similar offence

11 November 2024

He was first caught drug-driving on the A9.


Three-figure fine for man who made ‘flimsy’ fence topple onto people at Black Isle Show

10 November 2024
Three-figure fine for man who made ‘flimsy’ fence topple onto people at Black Isle Show

Three-figure fine for man who made ‘flimsy’ fence topple onto people at Black Isle Show

10 November 2024

The 59-year-old man was charged with racially aggravated abusive behaviour.


Man was repeatedly punched on his head in city centre assault

10 November 2024
Man was repeatedly punched on his head in city centre assault

Man was repeatedly punched on his head in city centre assault

10 November 2024

A 20-year-old Inverness man admitted the charge.


‘She wants further time in custody’ - unruly teen is granted her wish

09 November 2024
‘She wants further time in custody’ - unruly teen is granted her wish

‘She wants further time in custody’ - unruly teen is granted her wish

09 November 2024

Aberdeen teen’s solicitor tells court: “When she returns to Inverness her behaviour escalates.”


Inverness drug dealer will ‘return to Romania on his release’

09 November 2024
Inverness drug dealer will ‘return to Romania on his release’

Inverness drug dealer will ‘return to Romania on his release’

09 November 2024

20-year-old was caught with bags of cocaine.


Highland charity issues afternoon tea invite to help the world’s poor

07 November 2024
Highland charity issues afternoon tea invite to help the world’s poor

Highland charity issues afternoon tea invite to help the world’s poor

07 November 2024

A Highland-based charity is looking to share a pre-Christmas cup of tea and treat to help those in need around the world.


10 years in jail for son who tried to kill his own mother

07 November 2024
10 years in jail for son who tried to kill his own mother

10 years in jail for son who tried to kill his own mother

07 November 2024

After surviving the attack, the 78-year-old said: "I thought he was going to kill me. He seemed hell bent on it."


Inverness man took booze, bank cards and food in series of Highland break-ins

07 November 2024
Inverness man took booze, bank cards and food in series of Highland break-ins

Inverness man took booze, bank cards and food in series of Highland break-ins

07 November 2024

He admitted six charges, via his solicitor, at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Drug dealer sentenced after police forced their way into Inverness house

06 November 2024
Drug dealer sentenced after police forced their way into Inverness house

Drug dealer sentenced after police forced their way into Inverness house

06 November 2024

His solicitor tells Inverness Sheriff Court: “He was a cog.”


One dog dead and another rehomed as owner admits not feeding them over several weeks

06 November 2024
One dog dead and another rehomed as owner admits not feeding them over several weeks

One dog dead and another rehomed as owner admits not feeding them over several weeks

06 November 2024

Shih tzu Teddy died and collie Archie was relocated, hears Inverness Sheriff Court.


Ex Beauly woman told to return to Scotland after fake Hollywood actress scam

06 November 2024
Ex Beauly woman told to return to Scotland after fake Hollywood actress scam

Ex Beauly woman told to return to Scotland after fake Hollywood actress scam

06 November 2024

Mother sentenced after being involved in con alongside daughter.


Driver crashed partner’s car into a tree after taking it without permission

06 November 2024
Driver crashed partner’s car into a tree after taking it without permission

Driver crashed partner’s car into a tree after taking it without permission

06 November 2024

Although he was a provisional driving licence holder, the court heard he had similar previous convictions.


‘Very upset’ domestic abuser rejected by wife and banned from contacting her

05 November 2024
‘Very upset’ domestic abuser rejected by wife and banned from contacting her

‘Very upset’ domestic abuser rejected by wife and banned from contacting her

05 November 2024

A sheriff had previously called the case "very disturbing" and that he had "deep concerns" about the prospect of the couple reuniting.


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