Teen killer of Elgin bus driver sentenced to four years behind bars
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The 16-year-old's brutal attack on Keith Rollinson caused the Stagecoach driver to suffer a fatal heart attack.
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Elgin woman avoids jail after second drink-driving charge in two months
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Joan Stewart was warned she is "on the cusp" of prison after two separate offences, just weeks apart.
Nairn man who left dog to die a horrible death is jailed after he failed to carry out unpaid work
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Brian Farmer's decision to allow bull terrier Duke to starve to death was described by a sheriff as "an incredible act of cruelty".
Man who pulled out axe during street argument ordered to carry out unpaid work
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George Milne, 34, was lambasted by a sheriff for his poor decision making by producing a hatchet during a verbal disagreement.
Weekend court roll – Skye murder trial starts and an unrepentant teen rapist
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Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
Drunk Inverness woman bit police officer on the hand
The constable had approached Natalie Dyce after she shouted racial abuse at a group of people on the street, Inverness Sheriff Court was told.
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.
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
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.
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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Disgruntled customer assaulted Inverness strip club manager
Three men in court after alleged violent robbery and car chase through Aberdeen
Drug runner dad’s bid to make ‘easy’ £500 costs him his freedom
Man found in flowerbed showered cops with ‘certainly imaginative’ insults, court told
Aberdeen dad admits child neglect as cocaine found on baby’s dummy
Three men due in court following armed robbery and police chase in Aberdeen
‘Anguish’ for grieving relatives as Skye shotgun murder trial delayed until November
Former Shetland teacher jailed for sexually abusing six schoolboys
Former swimming coach hid 82 wraps of cocaine internally as police raided flat
Teacher on register after sex attack at Aberdeen Salvation Army band concert
Weekend court roll – a rapist DJ and a killer drink-driver
Thurso rapist and sextortionist jailed again soon after being freed on appeal
Inverness woman who feared being murdered given chance to turn life around
Man in court accused of performing sex act in front of child at Asda Dyce
University Challenge contestant’s conviction for sending indecent messages to children quashed
Woman suing Aberdeen sheriff for alleged sexual harassment cannot also sue Lord Advocate, judges rule
Aberdeen bus driver jailed for assaulting and running over pensioner
Aberdeen hidden camera voyeur ordered to pay victim compensation
‘This is a miscarriage of justice!’: Woman who tried to cite 500 witnesses sentenced
US tourist denies causing crash that killed Highland toddler and his grandparents
Aberdeen DJ jailed after jury finds him guilty of raping student
