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Further delay expected in Altnabreac couple’s court case

26 June 2025
Further delay expected in Altnabreac couple’s court case

Further delay expected in Altnabreac couple’s court case

26 June 2025

The trial of a couple alleged to have repeatedly stood on a railway track in the path of oncoming trains looks likely to be delayed for a second time.


Man found guilty of horrific child abuse against two young girls at addresses in Sutherland and Fife

18 June 2025
Man found guilty of horrific child abuse against two young girls at addresses in Sutherland and Fife

Man found guilty of horrific child abuse against two young girls at addresses in Sutherland and Fife

18 June 2025

John Spence was found guilty of seven charges after trial at Kickcaldy Sheriff Court.


Altnabreac couple’s trial over alleged reckless behaviour is delayed at Wick court

28 May 2025
Altnabreac couple’s trial over alleged reckless behaviour is delayed at Wick court

Altnabreac couple’s trial over alleged reckless behaviour is delayed at Wick court

28 May 2025

The trial of a couple alleged to have repeatedly stood on a rail track in the path of trains approaching Altnabreac station has been postponed.


Sheriff dismisses defamation case brought by Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane

26 May 2025
Sheriff dismisses defamation case brought by Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane

Sheriff dismisses defamation case brought by Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane

26 May 2025

Sheriff Neil Wilson described the case as “ill-advised” and a “personal vendetta”.


Jail for homeless man who scared boy on train in Sutherland with knife

20 May 2025
Jail for homeless man who scared boy on train in Sutherland with knife

Jail for homeless man who scared boy on train in Sutherland with knife

20 May 2025

A boy who was travelling on a train in Sutherland was frightened when a passenger stared at him and slammed a Swiss Army style knife onto a table.


Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

22 April 2025
Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

22 April 2025

An elderly north Sutherland man has been warned that he could face a prison sentence if he doesn’t change his ways.


Tain man demanded £100 from victim with knife to their throat

16 April 2025
Tain man demanded £100 from victim with knife to their throat

Tain man demanded £100 from victim with knife to their throat

16 April 2025

A man sat frozen in fear as a woman held a knife to his throat and her companion forced their victim to transfer £100 to his bank account.


Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

01 April 2025
Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

01 April 2025

A couple living beside a remote railway station in Caithness are alleged to have repeatedly stood on the rail track in the path of oncoming trains.


Pair guilty of running £83k cannabis farm in former Caithness mansion

11 March 2025
Pair guilty of running £83k cannabis farm in former Caithness mansion

Pair guilty of running £83k cannabis farm in former Caithness mansion

11 March 2025

Two men have been convicted of operating a major cannabis farm at a once-ruined mansion in Caithness.


Golspie sex offender who assaulted police officers ordered to do community service and forfeit electronic devices

28 January 2025
Golspie sex offender who assaulted police officers ordered to do community service and forfeit electronic devices

Golspie sex offender who assaulted police officers ordered to do community service and forfeit electronic devices

28 January 2025

Aaron Gunn assaulted two police constables at his home in Golspie last September.


Bailed Reay offender hid under baby’s cot in bid to avoid cops

25 January 2025
Bailed Reay offender hid under baby’s cot in bid to avoid cops

Bailed Reay offender hid under baby’s cot in bid to avoid cops

25 January 2025

A Reay man banned from seeing his partner hid under a baby’s cot when police called at her house, Wick Sheriff Court heard on Wednesday.


Bettyhill driver ‘panicked’ after Castletown car park collision

12 January 2025
Bettyhill driver ‘panicked’ after Castletown car park collision

Bettyhill driver ‘panicked’ after Castletown car park collision

12 January 2025

A Sutherland woman who drove away after an accident she caused was fined £200 at Wick Sheriff Court.


Golspie sex offender assaulted police officers when he was arrested during routine check

17 December 2024
Golspie sex offender assaulted police officers when he was arrested during routine check

Golspie sex offender assaulted police officers when he was arrested during routine check

17 December 2024

A convicted sex offender attacked two police officers who made a routine visit to his Golspie home to check on him.


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.


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