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Alan Shields


Court and Crime Reporter

Alan Shields is the court and crime reporter for the south Highland hub of Highland News and Media. He joined the company in 2022. Alan studied publishing with journalism at RGU in Aberdeen.

An Inverness grandmother is fighting for her rights to bring essential tremor trauma into the spotlight

18 March 2023
An Inverness grandmother is fighting for her rights to bring essential tremor trauma into the spotlight

An Inverness grandmother is fighting for her rights to bring essential tremor trauma into the spotlight

18 March 2023

Mary Ramsay brought her 'Essential Tremor' campaign to the Scottish Parliament accompanied by the National Tremor Foundation and fellow patients.


New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

15 March 2023
New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

15 March 2023

A new BBC documentary is to focus on policing the Highlands and Islands.


Lochinver man who had obscene child porn photos released from jail

15 March 2023
Lochinver man who had obscene child porn photos released from jail

Lochinver man who had obscene child porn photos released from jail

15 March 2023

A ferryman who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children has been released from custody subject to strict conditions.


Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

13 March 2023
Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

13 March 2023

Mr Kent has travelled to war and disaster zones in order to lend his medical expertise to those in need.


WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

12 March 2023
WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

12 March 2023

Louise Borland scooped carer of the year for her work with a young boy she calls her best friend.


WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

12 March 2023
WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

12 March 2023

The team regularly come to the aid of those in need with their everyday heroics and bravery in the face of grave danger.


WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023
WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023

Computer science teacher Chris Aitken praised his fellow teachers while picking up the award.


WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

11 March 2023
WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

11 March 2023

Andy Kent OBE who works at Raigmore Hospital when he's not helping in war zones and disaster zones took the top award at the glittering event.


Meet the Blister Sisters who will trek Croatia for Highland Hospice

05 March 2023
Meet the Blister Sisters who will trek Croatia for Highland Hospice

Meet the Blister Sisters who will trek Croatia for Highland Hospice

05 March 2023

A group of determined Highland women are fundraising for Highland Hospice by trekking the mountains of Croatia later this year.


Police vow to keep cracking down on illegal drug gangs as ringleader locked up

03 March 2023
Police vow to keep cracking down on illegal drug gangs as ringleader locked up

Police vow to keep cracking down on illegal drug gangs as ringleader locked up

03 March 2023

Police have welcomed Ryan Ferguson's conviction and vow to keep up the pressure on the illegal drug trade.


Police welcome conviction of leader of Highland drugs gang

03 March 2023
Police welcome conviction of leader of Highland drugs gang

Police welcome conviction of leader of Highland drugs gang

03 March 2023

“We know that individuals and communities are deeply affected by the drugs trade and do not tolerate the harm it brings."


How would you want people to see the Highlands?

02 March 2023
How would you want people to see the Highlands?

How would you want people to see the Highlands?

02 March 2023

Highland Hospice is looking for stunning pictures for its annual Christmas card and calendar competition.


Maggie's Highlands announces final boarding call for Run the Runway at Inverness Airport

02 March 2023
Maggie's Highlands announces final boarding call for Run the Runway at Inverness Airport

Maggie's Highlands announces final boarding call for Run the Runway at Inverness Airport

02 March 2023

The event will take place later this year with people being encouraged to sign up now.


Inverness restaurant JP at the Castle forced to close

01 March 2023
Inverness restaurant JP at the Castle forced to close

Inverness restaurant JP at the Castle forced to close

01 March 2023

The operators said it was due to circumstances beyond their control.


Highland Hospice hosts a very special wedding

16 February 2023
Highland Hospice hosts a very special wedding

Highland Hospice hosts a very special wedding

16 February 2023

The wedding was held after realising that sadly there was little time left to celebrate their love together as a family.


Renee MacRae killer did not tell police where the bodies were buried

16 February 2023
Renee MacRae killer did not tell police where the bodies were buried

Renee MacRae killer did not tell police where the bodies were buried

16 February 2023

William MacDowell died due to health complications while serving a life sentence.


BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

15 February 2023
BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

15 February 2023

He was convicted of the double killing after years of extensive police work.


NHS Highland fined £180k over death of pensioner at Raigmore Hospital

14 February 2023
NHS Highland fined £180k over death of pensioner at Raigmore Hospital

NHS Highland fined £180k over death of pensioner at Raigmore Hospital

14 February 2023

Colin Lloyd died after several falls at Raigmore Hospital in 2019.


Scottish Labour call A9 dualing plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

13 February 2023
Scottish Labour call A9 dualing plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

Scottish Labour call A9 dualing plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

13 February 2023

Scottish Labour have raised grave concerns over the prospects of the road ever being double lanes.


Highland's police officer scoops award for member of staff of the year at bravery awards

11 February 2023
Highland's police officer scoops award for member of staff of the year at bravery awards

Highland's police officer scoops award for member of staff of the year at bravery awards

11 February 2023

Mhari Matheson works on various issues that plague the Highlands and Islands and done so for more than 30 years.


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