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Brora man caught in trap by paedophile hunters admits sex talk with ‘13-year-old’ decoy

Brora man caught in trap by paedophile hunters admits sex talk with ‘13-year-old’ decoy

Brora man caught in trap by paedophile hunters admits sex talk with ‘13-year-old’ decoy

An elderly Sutherland man was snared by paedophile hunters after he indecently communicated with someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl.


Bettyhill driver ‘panicked’ after Castletown car park collision

Bettyhill driver ‘panicked’ after Castletown car park collision

Bettyhill driver ‘panicked’ after Castletown car park collision

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


Man arrested and another in hospital with ‘serious’ injuries’ after two-car crash

Man arrested and another in hospital with ‘serious’ injuries’ after two-car crash

Man arrested and another in hospital with ‘serious’ injuries’ after two-car crash

The collision occurred on the A9 at Doll, between Brora and Golspie, at around 6.10pm on Thursday.


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

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

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


Woman (66) admonished after admitting behaving in a threatening manner towards Ullapool man

Woman (66) admonished after admitting behaving in a threatening manner towards Ullapool man

Woman (66) admonished after admitting behaving in a threatening manner towards Ullapool man

A woman who admitted conducting herself in a threatening manner towards a man in a Wester Ross village has been admonished.


Court hears of Easter Ross man’s tragic death after accident at wind farm

Court hears of Easter Ross man’s tragic death after accident at wind farm

Court hears of Easter Ross man’s tragic death after accident at wind farm

Sheriff Ian Cruickshank heard details of the tragic case and told the court how he will deal with sentencing.


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

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

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


Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.


Police halted high risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

Police halted high risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

Police halted high risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

He ran off after the collision, but he left his passenger who told the police who he was.


Wester Ross driver who hit 102mph at Achanalt had sped before

Wester Ross driver who hit 102mph at Achanalt had sped before

Wester Ross driver who hit 102mph at Achanalt had sped before

The court heard the 57-year-old had a similar conviction before.


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