Here's a round-up of who's been in the dock...

Teen speaks out after ex sentenced for abuse

A Three Towns teenager was left feeling like "a shell of myself" after suffering at the hands of her "violent and evil" abuser.

Melissa McNee says she is now rebuilding her life after gaining the courage to speak out.

Read more at ardrossanherald.com/news/26684531.teen-speaks-ardrossan-ex-sentenced-abuse.

Man given curfew after threatening police

A man grinned as he walked free from the dock for repeatedly abusing and threatening cops.

Richard McGhee appeared at court for a string of offences in May this year and his own solicitor admitted options were "extremely limited".

Read more at ardrossanherald.com/news/26688439.kilbirnie-man-given-curfew-threatening-police.

Man banned from contacting family over threats

A young man who has repeatedly threatened a family has been banned from any contact with them.

Adnan Algharawi, of Smith Drive, Saltcoats, appeared from custody last week for three cases stretching over months this year across Ayrshire.

Read more at ardrossanherald.com/news/26688431.saltcoats-man-banned-contacting-family-threats.

Driver banned for two crashes within weeks

A driver who twice crashed a car and was caught with either drink or drugs in his system within days has been banned from the roads.

Stephen Took previously pleaded guilty to driving on April 10 without due care and attention and causing his car to hit a parked vehicle.

Read more at ardrossanherald.com/news/26688416.stevenston-driver-banned-two-crashes-within-weeks.

Driver banned after 130mph dangerous driving

A driver has been branded a "danger to the public" for hitting speeds of 130mph.

Richard Bickerton, of Cessnock Drive, Hurlford, was almost twice the 70mph speed limit on the A78 near Castlepark, Irvine on September 26.

Read more at irvinetimes.com/news/26691409.ayrshire-driver-banned-130mph-dangerous-driving.