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.
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‘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 and a woman.
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.
Elgin bus station killing: Shock survey shows yob passengers have threatened to rape bus drivers
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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.”
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.
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".
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.
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.
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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