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Former University Challenge contestant branded a “nasty, perverted little spider” wins bid to have sex crimes convictions quashed

Former University Challenge contestant branded a “nasty, perverted little spider” wins bid to have sex crimes convictions quashed

Former University Challenge contestant branded a “nasty, perverted little spider” wins bid to have sex crimes convictions quashed

13 April 2024

A former University Challenge contestant has won his bid to have his sex crimes convictions quashed.


Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

12 April 2024

The alarm was raised by a councillor concerned mourners could be taken in by fraud.


Call for witnesses after assault and robbery in Inverness

Call for witnesses after assault and robbery in Inverness

Call for witnesses after assault and robbery in Inverness

10 April 2024

A man was assaulted and robbed in the Smithton Park area last week.


45-year-old man arrested and charged following a break-in and theft in Nairn

45-year-old man arrested and charged following a break-in and theft in Nairn

45-year-old man arrested and charged following a break-in and theft in Nairn

09 April 2024

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a break-in and theft in Nairn.


Police appeal following a break-in at a takeaway in Inverness

Police appeal following a break-in at a takeaway in Inverness

Police appeal following a break-in at a takeaway in Inverness

08 April 2024

Officers are appealing for more information after a takeaway premises was broken into in Culloden yesterday.


£209 million new Inverness prison moves a step closer as construction contract is signed

£209 million new Inverness prison moves a step closer as construction contract is signed

£209 million new Inverness prison moves a step closer as construction contract is signed

05 April 2024

A new £209 million prison for Inverness that will increase custody capacity and attract significant investment moved a step closer today.


Woman taken to hospital and man reported to procurator fiscal after two-vehicle crash on A82 near Invermoriston

Woman taken to hospital and man reported to procurator fiscal after two-vehicle crash on A82 near Invermoriston

Woman taken to hospital and man reported to procurator fiscal after two-vehicle crash on A82 near Invermoriston

02 April 2024

The incident took place yesterday afternoon.


Last chance to respond to conversion therapy consultation

Last chance to respond to conversion therapy consultation

Last chance to respond to conversion therapy consultation

31 March 2024

April 2 is the last day to make your voice heard over proposals to ban attempts to forcibly change someone’s sexuality or gender identity.


BBC documentary to tell ‘untold story’ of Inverness rapist who faked own death in US

BBC documentary to tell ‘untold story’ of Inverness rapist who faked own death in US

BBC documentary to tell ‘untold story’ of Inverness rapist who faked own death in US

25 March 2024

The story of an Inverness rapist who faked his own death in the US is to be told in a BBC documentary.


Police chief misled Alistair Wilson's family over planned arrest in Nairn murder investigation

Police chief misled Alistair Wilson's family over planned arrest in Nairn murder investigation

Police chief misled Alistair Wilson's family over planned arrest in Nairn murder investigation

25 March 2024

A senior detective is understood to be facing disciplinary action after it was found he misled the widow of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson.


10-month prison sentence for sneak thief who stole handbag in hospital

10-month prison sentence for sneak thief who stole handbag in hospital

10-month prison sentence for sneak thief who stole handbag in hospital

20 March 2024

A sneak thief entered a hospital office and stole a handbag and its contents which included season tickets for Inverness Caledonian Thistle.


Teen (16) arrested in connection with 'attempted murder' after Inverness officers almost struck by car

Teen (16) arrested in connection with 'attempted murder' after Inverness officers almost struck by car

Teen (16) arrested in connection with 'attempted murder' after Inverness officers almost struck by car

20 March 2024

A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with an alleged attempted murder after Inverness officers were almost struck by a car on the High street.


Thief warned 'don't blow this chance' after admitting offences at Inverness Sheriff Court

Thief warned 'don't blow this chance' after admitting offences at Inverness Sheriff Court

Thief warned 'don't blow this chance' after admitting offences at Inverness Sheriff Court

20 March 2024

Arin Proudfoot (31) was bailed as part of a drug treatment testing order but warned that custody remains an option if he reoffends.


Drug addict jailed for a year after pleading to be locked up over offence

Drug addict jailed for a year after pleading to be locked up over offence

Drug addict jailed for a year after pleading to be locked up over offence

19 March 2024

A 23-year-old drug addict asked a sheriff to jail him so he can get the help and support he needs to get his life back on track.


Police are appealing for information after Inverness officers on patrol were almost struck by dangerous driving

Police are appealing for information after Inverness officers on patrol were almost struck by dangerous driving

Police are appealing for information after Inverness officers on patrol were almost struck by dangerous driving

19 March 2024

The police officers were on mobile patrol when a silver Subaru car drove in a dangerous manner towards them.


Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

Highland motorists reminded of importance of speed limits

15 March 2024

Police Scotland’s first national campaign of the year is about to commence with the focus on speed limits.


Brothers who attacked man in Inverness for no reason learn their fate

Brothers who attacked man in Inverness for no reason learn their fate

Brothers who attacked man in Inverness for no reason learn their fate

08 March 2024

Two brothers who were high on drink and drugs attacked a pedestrian in Inverness city centre in an apparently motiveless assault.


15 year-old arrested and charged after city bike theft

15 year-old arrested and charged after city bike theft

15 year-old arrested and charged after city bike theft

05 March 2024

Police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old male after the theft of bike in the Westhill area of Inverness.


Police hunt hit and run driver who left dog injured after mounting pavement

Police hunt hit and run driver who left dog injured after mounting pavement

Police hunt hit and run driver who left dog injured after mounting pavement

05 March 2024

Police in Inverness are hunting a hit and run driver who drove off the road and struck a dog.


Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

Scam callers targetting NHS patients in the Highlands

04 March 2024

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.


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