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Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

A man arrested in connection with a suspected stabbing in Bonar Bridge has now been charged, police have confirmed.

Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Fraser Johnstone died after being trampled and crushed by a cow at his farm while he was feeding its calf, a fatal accident inquiry has heard.

German tourist pleads guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving after driving on wrong side of road near Rogart

A German tourist’s navigation system was faulty and directed him up a narrow track before he realised the error.

Passenger made a pest of himself on train to Inverness

A mechanic who had to give up work after badly injuring his shoulder turned to drinking to excess to fill his time.

Ullapool bricklayer caught speeding on road from Dingwall

Wester Ross bricklayer Ryan Macpherson overtook an unmarked police car but then reached speeds of up to 90mph in the 60mph zone.

Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

She has been ordained to attend the next hearing of the case at Tain Sheriff Court.

Jailed rapist to face ‘consequences of his actions’, police say

A Highland rapist who subjected young women to violent and sexual offences will now “face the consequences of his actions”, according to police.

Further delay expected in Altnabreac couple’s court case

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

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

Altnabreac couple’s civil court case against Network Rail is dismissed

A civil court case lodged by a couple at Altnabreac has been dismissed after the pair pursuing the claim failed to appear at Wick Sheriff Court.

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

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

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

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.

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

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.

Tain man who ran away from police - who were looking for someone else - found with £20k worth of cannabis

A man from Tain spotted police - who were looking for someone else - and ran away. He was caught with nearly £20,000 worth of cannabis.

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

He is accused of the incidents in Lochinver and Nairn last Friday.

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

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Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

German tourist pleads guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving after driving on wrong side of road near Rogart

German tourist pleads guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving after driving on wrong side of road near Rogart

Passenger made a pest of himself on train to Inverness

Passenger made a pest of himself on train to Inverness

Ullapool bricklayer caught speeding on road from Dingwall

Ullapool bricklayer caught speeding on road from Dingwall

Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

Jailed rapist to face ‘consequences of his actions’, police say

Jailed rapist to face ‘consequences of his actions’, police say

Further delay expected in Altnabreac couple’s court case

Further delay expected in Altnabreac couple’s court case

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

Altnabreac couple’s civil court case against Network Rail is dismissed

Altnabreac couple’s civil court case against Network Rail is dismissed

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

Sheriff dismisses defamation case brought by Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane

Sheriff dismisses defamation case brought by Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

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

Tain man who ran away from police - who were looking for someone else - found with £20k worth of cannabis

Tain man who ran away from police - who were looking for someone else - found with £20k worth of cannabis

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

Man faces charges of setting fire to caravan and house

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

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