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Lybster woman admits causing toddler’s death by careless driving in A99 crash

10 December 2024
Lybster woman admits causing toddler’s death by careless driving in A99 crash

Lybster woman admits causing toddler’s death by careless driving in A99 crash

10 December 2024

Wick Sheriff Court heard details on Monday of the tragic incident in August 2021 that led to the death of Iain Mackay from Wick.


Sheriff’s dire warning to teenage speedsters from Sutherland

13 November 2024
Sheriff’s dire warning to teenage speedsters from Sutherland

Sheriff’s dire warning to teenage speedsters from Sutherland

13 November 2024

A sheriff warned the teenagers that they “would not live long” if they carried on driving at excessive speed.


Dunbeath man caught behind wheel two months into year-long drink-driving ban

08 August 2024
Dunbeath man caught behind wheel two months into year-long drink-driving ban

Dunbeath man caught behind wheel two months into year-long drink-driving ban

08 August 2024

A Dunbeath man drove while disqualified less than two months after being banned, Wick Sheriff Court heard on Wednesday.


Former IT boss at Dounreay snared by police after sending sex texts to underage girls

07 August 2024
Former IT boss at Dounreay snared by police after sending sex texts to underage girls

Former IT boss at Dounreay snared by police after sending sex texts to underage girls

07 August 2024

A sheriff heard on Tuesday how the former head of IT at Dounreay was trapped in a sting operation by police who exposed him as a serial sex offender.


German tourist appears in court after Rogart crash

27 May 2024
German tourist appears in court after Rogart crash

German tourist appears in court after Rogart crash

27 May 2024

Reimund Lorenz is charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving.


Altnabreac road block abuse case collapses at Wick court

15 May 2024
Altnabreac road block abuse case collapses at Wick court

Altnabreac road block abuse case collapses at Wick court

15 May 2024

Ian Appleby was alleged to have behaved in a threatening or abusive manner at a road block at Altnabreac.


Altnabreac couple make no plea over alleged level crossing incident

04 March 2024
Altnabreac couple make no plea over alleged level crossing incident

Altnabreac couple make no plea over alleged level crossing incident

04 March 2024

Nearby residents at a Caithness railway station have appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court on charges related to an alleged incident.


Tree surgeon was 'obsessed' with growing perfect cannabis plant, Highland court told

28 February 2024
Tree surgeon was 'obsessed' with growing perfect cannabis plant, Highland court told

Tree surgeon was 'obsessed' with growing perfect cannabis plant, Highland court told

28 February 2024

A tree surgeon was "obsessed" with growing the perfect cannabis after one of his two customers praised him for the quality.


Delivery van driver in collision with supercar on North Coast 500

06 February 2024
Delivery van driver in collision with supercar on North Coast 500

Delivery van driver in collision with supercar on North Coast 500

06 February 2024

Jason Webber spotted the convoy behind him and swerved repeatedly on to the opposite carriageway to prevent them passing him.


Ardgay man who tested positive for cannabis banned from driving after ignoring road closure

12 January 2024
Ardgay man who tested positive for cannabis banned from driving after ignoring road closure

Ardgay man who tested positive for cannabis banned from driving after ignoring road closure

12 January 2024

The man was fined and banned from driving for one year.


Reay man faces sexual assault charge at Inverness court

04 January 2024
Reay man faces sexual assault charge at Inverness court

Reay man faces sexual assault charge at Inverness court

04 January 2024

A 62-year-old Reay man has appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court on a charge of sexual assault.


New date set for trial of Caithness solicitor accused of £100k embezzlement

20 December 2023
New date set for trial of Caithness solicitor accused of £100k embezzlement

New date set for trial of Caithness solicitor accused of £100k embezzlement

20 December 2023

A new trial date has been fixed for a Caithness solicitor accused of embezzling more than £100,000 from his law firm.


Pair charged with murder of Inverness man Ross MacGillivray make second court appearance

29 November 2023
Pair charged with murder of Inverness man Ross MacGillivray make second court appearance

Pair charged with murder of Inverness man Ross MacGillivray make second court appearance

29 November 2023

Two men have appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court for a second time charged with the murder of a 36-year-old local man.


Man avoids jail over 'foul videos' of children found in Sutherland home

22 November 2023
Man avoids jail over 'foul videos' of children found in Sutherland home

Man avoids jail over 'foul videos' of children found in Sutherland home

22 November 2023

A sheriff told a Caithness man she found it "unfathomable" how anyone could derive pleasure from watching young children being sexually abused.


Highland chef admits downloading hundreds of indecent images of children

22 November 2023
Highland chef admits downloading hundreds of indecent images of children

Highland chef admits downloading hundreds of indecent images of children

22 November 2023

Cameron Gray, who lives near Tain, will be sentenced next month after admitting downloading a total of 685 indecent images of children.


Two men appear in court over murder of Inverness man Ross MacGillivray

20 November 2023
Two men appear in court over murder of Inverness man Ross MacGillivray

Two men appear in court over murder of Inverness man Ross MacGillivray

20 November 2023

Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Ross MacGillivray (36) in Inverness just over a week ago.


Driver fined after overtaking too close to cyclist on return journey to Lochinver

17 October 2023
Driver fined after overtaking too close to cyclist on return journey to Lochinver

Driver fined after overtaking too close to cyclist on return journey to Lochinver

17 October 2023

Footage from a camera which the cyclist had mounted on his handlebars was shown at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Hundreds of child abuse videos and images found on former Sutherland man's devices

26 September 2023
Hundreds of child abuse videos and images found on former Sutherland man's devices

Hundreds of child abuse videos and images found on former Sutherland man's devices

26 September 2023

National Child Abuse Investigation officers raided a a former Sutherland man's home and found hundreds of child abuse images on his devices.


Abuser who struck in Caithness and Sutherland jailed over 'vile' crimes

28 August 2023
Abuser who struck in Caithness and Sutherland jailed over 'vile' crimes

Abuser who struck in Caithness and Sutherland jailed over 'vile' crimes

28 August 2023

A sheriff who jailed a domestic abuser for two years said the evidence of three victims was "harrowing" and "some of the worst examples I have seen".


Driver clocked at 48mph in 30 limit in Melvich

24 August 2023
Driver clocked at 48mph in 30 limit in Melvich

Driver clocked at 48mph in 30 limit in Melvich

24 August 2023

An East Kilbride man caught speeding in north Sutherland has been fined £200.


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