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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.

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.


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.


Scottish Labour call A9 dualling plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

13 February 2023
Scottish Labour call A9 dualling plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

Scottish Labour call A9 dualling plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

13 February 2023

Scottish Labour have raised grave concerns over the prospects of the road ever being double lanes.


Scottish Labour call A9 dualing plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

13 February 2023
Scottish Labour call A9 dualing plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

Scottish Labour call A9 dualing plans a "fiasco" as they call for inquiry

13 February 2023

Scottish Labour have raised grave concerns over the prospects of the road ever being double lanes.


Fatigue wake-up call for Scotland’s drivers on the A9

13 February 2023
Fatigue wake-up call for Scotland’s drivers on the A9

Fatigue wake-up call for Scotland’s drivers on the A9

13 February 2023

A powerful campaign by The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland has gone live reminding drivers about the dangers of driver fatigue.


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 appears in court on drugs charges after cannabis farm found in Wick

31 January 2023
Man appears in court on drugs charges after cannabis farm found in Wick

Man appears in court on drugs charges after cannabis farm found in Wick

31 January 2023

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a cannabis farm that was discovered in Wick.


New Highlands and Islands police commander sworn in

17 January 2023
New Highlands and Islands police commander sworn in

New Highlands and Islands police commander sworn in

17 January 2023

Chief superintendent Rob Shepherd is taking over the role following his time at the Met Police.


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.


POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

13 January 2023
POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

POLITICS: Freeport status - Tory gimmick or game-changer?

13 January 2023

Politicians have expressed different views on the green freeport award for the Highlands.


Freeports: Bright future for Highlands says council leader

13 January 2023
Freeports: Bright future for Highlands says council leader

Freeports: Bright future for Highlands says council leader

13 January 2023

Council leader Raymond Bremner has welcomed the decision to announce green freeport status to the Highlands.


REACTION: Inverness and Cromarty Firth awarded green freeport status

13 January 2023
REACTION: Inverness and Cromarty Firth awarded green freeport status

REACTION: Inverness and Cromarty Firth awarded green freeport status

13 January 2023

Labour's Rhoda Grant gives her reaction.


Caithness wind farm firm project welcomes freeport status

13 January 2023
Caithness wind farm firm project welcomes freeport status

Caithness wind farm firm project welcomes freeport status

13 January 2023

The group have welcome the Scottish and UK Governments' decision.


Man appears in court over A9 crash that injured three

02 January 2023
Man appears in court over A9 crash that injured three

Man appears in court over A9 crash that injured three

02 January 2023

He made no plea and was released on bail following the New Year's Day crash.


Festive message from Highlands and Islands divisional commander sets out priorities over the festive season and New Year

23 December 2022
Festive message from Highlands and Islands divisional commander sets out priorities over the festive season and New Year

Festive message from Highlands and Islands divisional commander sets out priorities over the festive season and New Year

23 December 2022

The top police officer for the are has released a festive message.


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