Elgin postman admits drink-driving in delivery van
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An anonymous call tipped off police officers that Gregor Gilchrist was driving his postal van while under the influence of alcohol.
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Skye police officers describe moment gunman was Tasered after shooting at house
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Sergeant Christopher Tait and Inspector Bruce Crawford were giving evidence at the trial of Finlay MacDonald, who has denied murdering his brother-in-law at his home on Skye.
Elgin woman crashed into railings while four times the limit
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Georgia Clarke had been on a night out with her boyfriend, but following an argument decided to drive herself home.
Driver stopped after 18th birthday celebration was more than twice the limit
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Erin Duncan made the "stupid decision" to drive home from the centre of Aberdeen following her milestone celebration.
Soldier flicked blood over Inverness Airbnb and caused more than £7,000 worth of damage
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Jaq Hodgson also smashed two light fittings and a television during his destructive fit of rage.
Renee and Andrew MacRae: Murdered Inverness mum’s best friend Val Steventon dies
Mrs Steventon played a key part in bringing the Inverness mother and son's killer to justice.
‘I was just screaming in horror’: Wife of Skye shooting victim describes husband’s final moments
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Lyn-Anne MacKinnon said her brother Finlay MacDonald arrived at her home with a shotgun and then she heard two or three shots.
Aberdeen man admits historic physical assaults on children
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Colin Dick, 56, appeared in Aberdeen Sheriff Court and admitted a series of charges of assault against children.
Skye shooting accused blamed osteopath for ruining his life and threatened to kill him, jury told
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Rowena MacDonald, the wife of Finlay MacDonald, said her husband suffered back pain and was unhappy with his treatment.
Abusive man tackled after trying to push past Inverness court security
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William Mackenzie was "taken to the ground" by security staff as he tried to bypass the entry search at Inverness Justice Centre.
Man assaulted girlfriend and knelt on her neck until she passed out
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The victim's mother witnessed some of the horrific assault via video call and begged William MacFarlane to stop.
Domestic abuser avoids prison after former partner found ‘covered in blood’ following horrifying home assault
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When officers arrived, they found blood covering the woman’s face and spattered across the walls.
Moray Council loses fostering court fight
Exclusive: Taxpayers left with £1.3m bill after council chiefs falsely accused foster parent of ‘sexual impropriety’
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Social worker’s damning court evidence lifts lid on culture at Moray Council
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‘Moray Council’s unacceptable conduct raises significant concerns about children in care’
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Jail for Keith man who twice raped woman he ‘abused all weekend’
Yob rammed baseball bat-wielding drug rival with car during street fight
Thug stabbed drugs rival in buttocks with steak knife
Fraserburgh driver guilty of paralysing woman in horror A90 crash
Man banned from keeping dogs after causing animals ‘horrific’ suffering
Highland mum drove children home from nursery while five times the limit
Boy, 3, answers door to police as drugged-up woman found unconscious inside
Highland church missionary guilty of violent domestic abuse against wife
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