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2 days ago | 
inverness-courier.co.uk | Ali Morrison
A 20-year-old Inverness man went round to a woman's house in breach of a court bail order and then behaved in an aggressive manner. Jack MacPherson, of Firthview Avenue, appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court and admitted threatening behaviour and the bail contravention which occurred at a house in Dochfour Drive, Inverness on March 9 this year. • More court news• More crime newsThe charge stated that MacPherson struggled with the woman before he poured a glass of juice over her head.
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3 days ago | 
inverness-courier.co.uk | Ali Morrison
A man who placed a woman’s life in danger by pushing her from a pier into the sea has been jailed for two years. William McDonald (76) carried out the attack during a course of violent conduct which took place at locations across Scotland between May 1975 and August 2022. The high court heard how McDonald, of Ardersier, carried out the assault at Nairn Harbour sometime in June and August 1987.
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3 days ago | 
inverness-courier.co.uk | Ali Morrison
Two Black Isle women were conned out of over £7000 by a Lossiemouth man who was acting with an accomplice to persuade their victims to hand over the money for roof repairs which were never completed. Inverness Sheriff Court heard that Steven Stewart (45), of Coulardhill, only carried out £100 worth of work on the two properties in Fortrose between July 23 and July 27, 2022.
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3 days ago | 
inverness-courier.co.uk | Ali Morrison
Sentence has again been deferred on a mentally ill man who sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in the toilet of an Inverness store. Philip Mackenzie is currently receiving treatment for his issues on an interim basis but his solicitor advocate Shahid Latif had previously told Inverness Sheriff Court that two recommendations from suitably qualified skilled practitioners would be required for a Compulsion Order.
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4 days ago | 
ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Ali Morrison
Police carried out a national computer check on a car officers were travelling behind and discovered the driver did not have a valid policy of insurance. Andrzej Brezman of Cluny Road, Dingwall, was stopped in Station Road on April 20, last year and when police searched his vehicle, discovered a Stanley knife blade in the centre console.
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4 days ago | 
inverness-courier.co.uk | Ali Morrison
An angry boyfriend left his girlfriend stranded in Inverness with nowhere to go so she broke into an Inverness pub to drown her sorrows and get arrested. Inverness Sheriff Court heard that 30-year-old Ellie Bridges, of Greenfield Street, Alloa was reported to police trying to smash her way into Dows in Hilton at around 9am on October 27, last year.
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5 days ago | 
inverness-courier.co.uk | Ali Morrison
Published: 15:11, 23 June 2025 A comedy duo are visiting pubs in the north of Scotland to highlight the industry’s crisis. Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile plus, two-week journey on a tandem bike to toast the great British pub and highlight the industry’s crisis.
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5 days ago | 
strathspey-herald.co.uk | Ali Morrison
Kingussie forward Savio Genini was the hero for the second consecutive weekend after bagging a late winner in a tight 3-2 win to progress to the Artemis Macaulay Cup semi-final. He netted the crucial opening goal in last week’s WM Donald MacTavish Cup triumph. And Genini proved to be the difference again, this time bagging the winner at Balgate on Saturday to set up an eagerly anticipated last four tie against neighbours Newtonmore.
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5 days ago | 
strathspey-herald.co.uk | Ali Morrison
Badenoch United still lead the way in the David Ritchie & Sons Ltd league following the latest games on Monday and Wednesday last week. Aviemore Thistle 8-0 CromdaleThe Jags surprisingly overpowered Cromdale in their dress rehearsal for Friday’s Caldwell Cup Final. The form book did not see such an emphatic result as this coming. Thistle took the game by the scruff of the neck right from the whistle and had Dale straight onto the back foot.
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5 days ago | 
ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Ali Morrison
Police who went with an arrest warrant for a Conon Bridge man were met with stiff resistance by the 45-year-old who told them: "I am going nowhere with you."Steven Grant of Thistle Road, appeared for sentence at Inverness Sheriff Court after previously admitting resisting arrest on the night of January 4 this year. Fiscal depute Anna Boyle told Sheriff Gary Aitken that Grant wouldn't let the officers in but when one went to another door, the accused tried to slam it in his face.
