Joanne Warnock

4 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanne Warnock

A Portlethen man has been banned from the roads for three years after admitting hitting speeds of 130mph on a motorbike. Andrew Dinan, 28, was spotted by traffic cops riding a silver Honda 1000cc motorcycle through Altens in Aberdeen on June 24 last year. Police were carrying out speed checks at the Loch of Loirston area and saw Dinan’s bike travelling over the speed limit just before 7pm. Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told Dinan undertook and swerved around other road users, hitting speeds of 130mph.

5 days ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanne Warnock

An Aberdeen man has been locked up after being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another. Jamie Forbes, 33, wept as he was put in handcuffs following the verdict at his High Court trial. All the offences – including assaults on two other women – took place between 2016 and 2023. Forbes, of Willowpark Crescent, denied the charges and had lodged a special defence of consent for one of his victims.

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanne Warnock

A prolific housebreaker has been jailed after stealing an Aberdeen widow’s priceless collection of jewellery and precious family keepsakes. The 75-year-old pensioner said career criminal and lifelong drug addict Gordon Martin’s “despicable” crime has left her heartbroken and terrified. None of the jewellery or sentimental items – including her late husband’s wedding ring and her children’s baby bracelets – have been recovered.

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanne Warnock

Two nursery workers have been found guilty of assaulting a four-year-old child at an Aberdeenshire nursery, leaving his arms covered in bruises. Joseph Picker, 36, and Stacey Kerr, 30, were convicted following a protracted trial at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Sheriff Philip Mann first heard evidence in March last year and ultimately found them both guilty, deferring sentencing until next month.

1 week ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanne Warnock

A north-east businessman has been fined and told to stay away from his ex-partner after bombarding her with vile messages. Claymore Homes boss, John Smith, 50, was convicted of domestic abuse at Peterhead Sheriff Court last month after a trial. Some of the messages sent by Smith included details of his sexual fantasies – the court heard – and he had hoped they would help rekindle the relationship.