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The case called at Inverness Sheriff Court. Image DC Thomson

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.

By Jenni Gee

Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Image: DC Thomson.

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.

By David McPhee

Keith Rollinson was killed in Elgin in February. Image: Police Scotland

Elgin bus station killing: Shock survey shows yob passengers have threatened to rape bus drivers – as union demands action

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One driver said: "I’m at the stage now where if there’s a large group of teens waiting at a bus stop, I won’t stop because I know it’s just going to be trouble from the get go.”

By Dale Haslam

Rowena MacDonald, the wife of Skye murder accused Finlay MacDonald, described a knife attack at her home in Tarskavaig, Skye.

Wife of Skye murder accused describes horror knife attack in family home

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Rowena MacDonald told a jury that her husband Finlay repeatedly stabbed her with a knife after discovering text messages from a work colleague.

By Dave Finlay

Jon Ewen admitted being concerned in the supply of MDMA. Image: Facebook.

Student dealer foiled after police dog sniffs out £8,500 worth of MDMA

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Engineering student Jon Ewen, 21, told police that he had turned to selling drugs to feed his "excessive diet and lifestyle".

By David McPhee

Aidan Zimmerman was banned from the roads for two years at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Image: Facebook.

Teen driver, 17, laughed at friend as he begged him to slow down moments before horror crash

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Aidan Zimmerman's Corsa flipped into a field as he sped at 80mph on the A944 Alford to Whitehouse road.

By David McPhee

Jordan Carnegie mugged a man in Thunderton Place, Elgin. Image: google Street View/Facebook

Masked teenager robbed Elgin drug dealer an knifepoint

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A sheriff delivered a stern warning to Jordan Carnegie, 19, after his latest appearance in court.

By David Love

Anthony Christie, pictured in 2009 after a previous court case.

Offshore worker followed vulnerable women home from Aberdeen pub and stripped naked

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Anthony Christie - who claims he "misread" the situation - has now been jailed and placed on the sex offenders register.

By David McPhee

Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session today. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Environmental campaigners in court to halt two major offshore oil and gas developments

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Greenpeace and Uplift hope a judge at the Court of Session will overturn the UK government's decision to grant consent for the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.

By Dave Finlay

Peterhead danger driver Jay Forsyth. Image: Facebook

Teen driver raced through Peterhead before hitting a lorry and crashing into wall

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Jay Forsyth pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance and a licence at Peterhead Sheriff Court

By Joanne Warnock

Smashed window at Attic

Union Street Attic smash and grab: Man and woman appear in court

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A window was smashed in the incident and items of clothing were taken.

By Ewan Cameron

Grigas appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court.

Peterhead drink-driver who was reported by concerned family member gets ban

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Donatas Grigas was slumped in the front seat of his Citroen C4 when police found him at the town's Lido car park.

By Joanne Warnock

Moray Council loses fostering court fight

Two foster carers have been given a payout after Moray Council took a girl from their care. Image: Shutterstock

Exclusive: Taxpayers left with £1.3m bill after council chiefs falsely accused foster parent of ‘sexual impropriety’

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By Dale Haslam

Moray Council's annexe in Elgin. Image supplied by Moray Council.

Social worker’s damning court evidence lifts lid on culture at Moray Council

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By Dale Haslam

Jane Collins, director of FosterSupport, criticised Moray Council.

‘Moray Council’s unacceptable conduct raises significant concerns about children in care’

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By Jane Collins, director of FosterSupport

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