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Alan Shields


Court and Crime Reporter

Alan Shields is the court and crime reporter for the south Highland hub of Highland News and Media. He joined the company in 2022. Alan studied publishing with journalism at RGU in Aberdeen.

Aviemore man seen in Inverness stumbling as he approached car

29 March 2023
Aviemore man seen in Inverness stumbling as he approached car

Aviemore man seen in Inverness stumbling as he approached car

29 March 2023

Craig Brown was said to be unsteady on his feet as he made his way to vehicle


American tourist died in horror accident after toppling off Highland hotel bench, court hears

21 March 2023
American tourist died in horror accident after toppling off Highland hotel bench, court hears

American tourist died in horror accident after toppling off Highland hotel bench, court hears

21 March 2023

Patrick McGuire had been visiting Scotland with his wife Anne when tragedy struck.


New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

15 March 2023
New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

New police documentary focuses on Highlands and Islands

15 March 2023

A new BBC documentary is to focus on policing the Highlands and Islands.


Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

13 March 2023
Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

Healthcare hero of the year awarded to Raigmore trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE

13 March 2023

Mr Kent has travelled to war and disaster zones in order to lend his medical expertise to those in need.


WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

12 March 2023
WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

WATCH: Super carer gives shout out to "bestie" as she picks up Highland Hero award

12 March 2023

Louise Borland scooped carer of the year for her work with a young boy she calls her best friend.


WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

12 March 2023
WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

WATCH: Inverness search and rescue team flying high after winning Highland Heroes 2023 nomination for emergency service of the year

12 March 2023

The team regularly come to the aid of those in need with their everyday heroics and bravery in the face of grave danger.


WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023
WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023

Computer science teacher Chris Aitken praised his fellow teachers while picking up the award.


WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

11 March 2023
WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

WATCH: Top trauma surgeon Andy Kent OBE is crowned Hero of Heroes 2023

11 March 2023

Andy Kent OBE who works at Raigmore Hospital when he's not helping in war zones and disaster zones took the top award at the glittering event.


Man who savagely bit end of person's nose in Aviemore brawl avoids jail

10 March 2023
Man who savagely bit end of person's nose in Aviemore brawl avoids jail

Man who savagely bit end of person's nose in Aviemore brawl avoids jail

10 March 2023

'Frankly he is very worried that his world will shortly be nothing but four walls'


Drink driver was three times limit when he hit stationary police car on A9 by Newtonmore

23 February 2023
Drink driver was three times limit when he hit stationary police car on A9 by Newtonmore

Drink driver was three times limit when he hit stationary police car on A9 by Newtonmore

23 February 2023

Collision happened earlier this year whilst 999 services were in attendance following an earlier road accident


Man caught on A9 with heroin and £40k of meth

18 February 2023
Man caught on A9 with heroin and £40k of meth

Man caught on A9 with heroin and £40k of meth

18 February 2023

The 27-year-old will be sentenced next month


Men jailed over theft bids across Highlands – including in Aviemore

18 February 2023
Men jailed over theft bids across Highlands – including in Aviemore

Men jailed over theft bids across Highlands – including in Aviemore

18 February 2023

Industrial unit at Dalfaber and filling station in Dalwhinnie were targeted


BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

15 February 2023
BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

BREAKING: Renee MacRae's murderer dies after being jailed

15 February 2023

He was convicted of the double killing after years of extensive police work.


NHS Highland fined £180,000 over death of pensioner at Raigmore Hospital

14 February 2023
NHS Highland fined £180,000 over death of pensioner at Raigmore Hospital

NHS Highland fined £180,000 over death of pensioner at Raigmore Hospital

14 February 2023

Colin Lloyd failed to get one-to-one care he required and died after several falls at the Inverness hospital in 2019


Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

06 February 2023
Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

Airport strikes set to hit the Highlands and Islands in coming weeks

06 February 2023

Unite members have voted for strike action.


Parking row involving an axe sees Grantown-on-Spey man fined £300

02 February 2023
Parking row involving an axe sees Grantown-on-Spey man fined £300

Parking row involving an axe sees Grantown-on-Spey man fined £300

02 February 2023

Dispute over parking arrangements got out of hand


Nurse shortage blamed on death of OAP in Inverness hospital

31 January 2023
Nurse shortage blamed on death of OAP in Inverness hospital

Nurse shortage blamed on death of OAP in Inverness hospital

31 January 2023

A court heard there was a shortage of nurses during Colin Lloyd's time in Raigmore.


Man was badly bitten on nose in Aviemore nightclub brawl

27 January 2023
Man was badly bitten on nose in Aviemore nightclub brawl

Man was badly bitten on nose in Aviemore nightclub brawl

27 January 2023

Victim will require plastic surgery to fix the damage to his face


Haunted doll returns to the Highlands after scaring New Zealand family

22 January 2023
Haunted doll returns to the Highlands after scaring New Zealand family

Haunted doll returns to the Highlands after scaring New Zealand family

22 January 2023

The doll was said to have caused family members to become angry and frightened in its presence.


BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

13 January 2023
BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

BUSINESS: Green freeport status welcomed by business chiefs and academics

13 January 2023

The awarding of a green freeport status for the Highlands has been warmly welcomed by economic leaders across Scotland.


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