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Man (33) on attempted murder charge after alleged Tain incident

05 November 2024
Man (33) on attempted murder charge after alleged Tain incident

Man (33) on attempted murder charge after alleged Tain incident

05 November 2024

The man, who also faced a charge of possession of a bladed item, will appear again within the next eight days.


5 times drink-driver avoids jail despite record

28 October 2024
5 times drink-driver avoids jail despite record

5 times drink-driver avoids jail despite record

28 October 2024

A 60 year old Wester Ross man who had four drink driving convictions was spared a jail sentence after running up his fifth.


Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highland landowner by Anders Holch Povlsen

15 October 2024
Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highland landowner by Anders Holch Povlsen

Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highland landowner by Anders Holch Povlsen

15 October 2024

Scotland’s richest man has been accused of greenwashing after his private jet firm made more than 1100 trips despite his environmental aims.


‘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.


Tain man covered in blood spat at police officer in face, court told

28 September 2024
Tain man covered in blood spat at police officer in face, court told

Tain man covered in blood spat at police officer in face, court told

28 September 2024

Police who discovered a Tain man covered in blood were subjected to threats and insults with one officer getting spat at in the face.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

22 September 2024
CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Flourishing software company was sold after a sense of ‘call’

22 September 2024

Ex tech worker ran a Highland retreat centre for Christian pastors and missionaries.


Police Scotland confirms death of man (37) in Inverness Prison

26 August 2024
Police Scotland confirms death of man (37) in Inverness Prison

Police Scotland confirms death of man (37) in Inverness Prison

26 August 2024

Police Scotland has confirmed the death of a 37-year-old man in Inverness Prison.


Cocaine-selling illegal immigrant expects to be deported after police sting operation

20 August 2024
Cocaine-selling illegal immigrant expects to be deported after police sting operation

Cocaine-selling illegal immigrant expects to be deported after police sting operation

20 August 2024

The 23-year-old Romanian was recruited by a serious organised crime gang uncovered by the police County Lines operation.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

20 July 2024
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

20 July 2024

Sutherland gold, a handsome mace, a missing postman, and a hotel fire outbreak in Brora


Highland MSP hails quick progress of Sutherland Spaceport after visit

12 July 2024
Highland MSP hails quick progress of Sutherland Spaceport after visit

Highland MSP hails quick progress of Sutherland Spaceport after visit

12 July 2024

Emma Roddick met with representatives of orbital launch services company Orbex in Tongue on Wednesday.


‘Hysterical’ Ullapool man injured victim in attack

10 July 2024
‘Hysterical’ Ullapool man injured victim in attack

‘Hysterical’ Ullapool man injured victim in attack

10 July 2024

Two men were confronted by a hysterical man outside a Wester Ross hotel and one of them sustained a broken thigh bone when he was attacked.


Drug dealer was ‘in the Highlands to make some money fast’

03 July 2024
Drug dealer was ‘in the Highlands to make some money fast’

Drug dealer was ‘in the Highlands to make some money fast’

03 July 2024

Jail sentence for duo recruited by serious organised crime gang.


German holidaymaker caused crash at notorious A9 Ralia junction

22 May 2024
German holidaymaker caused crash at notorious A9 Ralia junction

German holidaymaker caused crash at notorious A9 Ralia junction

22 May 2024

Sheriff says it was very fortunate that no-one was killed in accident


Jealousy prompts Ardgay man to assault woman in Nairn bar

21 May 2024
Jealousy prompts Ardgay man to assault woman in Nairn bar

Jealousy prompts Ardgay man to assault woman in Nairn bar

21 May 2024

The man admitted threatening behaviour towards the woman and staff.


Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

21 May 2024
Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

21 May 2024

A far north solicitor has been struck off for dishonesty after forging her client’s signature on a will.


Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

20 May 2024
Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature

20 May 2024

A far north solicitor has been struck off for dishonesty after forging her client’s signature on a will.


LOOKING BACK: Retirement presentation for Durness firefighter

18 May 2024
LOOKING BACK: Retirement presentation for Durness firefighter

LOOKING BACK: Retirement presentation for Durness firefighter

18 May 2024

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


Tain man makes no plea on abduction charge

07 May 2024
Tain man makes no plea on abduction charge

Tain man makes no plea on abduction charge

07 May 2024

A 55-year-old Easter Ross man has appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court accused of abducting a child in Alness.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

30 March 2024
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

30 March 2024

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.


LOOKING BACK: Dornoch Primary School class

23 March 2024
LOOKING BACK: Dornoch Primary School class

LOOKING BACK: Dornoch Primary School class

23 March 2024

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


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