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Peter Murrell’s £124k motorhome bought with embezzled SNP money had just four miles on the clock

The £124,550 campervan was the most high profile of item bought by the disgraced chief exec with stolen funds

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Peter Murrell case £124,550 motorhome had just four miles on clock when seized

The former SNP chief executive spent a significant part of the funds he stole from the party on three vehicles.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Devastated Bride-To-Be Exposed Fiancé After He Revealed Crime He “Got Away With” For Years

Dr. Caroline Muirhead was left with an impossible choice: report the man she loved and expose a buried crime, or stay silent and live a lie.

Bored Panda · Apr 20

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Domestic abuser drove at wife at speed on day she took her own life, CCTV shows

Video clips of Lee Milne’s aggressive and erratic behaviour towards his wife Kimberly were used in evidence at his trial.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

Family of Emma Caldwell ‘betrayed’ over inquiry document, lawyer says

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Emma Caldwell inquiry must begin with no more delays, family urges

Solicitor Aamer Anwar said the Police Scotland investigation was a ‘distraction’ in a statement after meeting with the Justice Secretary.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

Cost of Operation Branchform probe into SNP finances climbs to £2.7 million

THE cost of a police investigation into the SNP's finances combined with Crown Office spending has soared to £2.7 million, it has been revealed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

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Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

The Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short submitted the application.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Doctor who hid cameras in air fresheners slammed after being jailed

A DOCTOR who installed hidden cameras in air fresheners in a bathroom has been jailed after being convicted of voyeurism offences ...

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

Duo tried to smuggle £1.5m of drugs into UK using watermelons

Their elaborate plan was rumbled when Border Force officers found an “anomaly” with the HGV

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

'Find of a lifetime': 15th-century gold and silver coins discovered by amateur metal detectorists in Scotland

A collection of over 30 gold and silver English and Scottish coins from throughout the 1400s were discovered near the Scotland border by hobbyist metal detectorists.

LiveScience · Mar 10, 2025

Sheku Bayoh family questions Kate Forbes's 'confused' inquiry decision

THE inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in police custody will not be extended to cover the decision not to prosecute any officers, the Deputy…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025

No further action to be taken on human trafficking charges against Stagecoach founder

No further action will be taken against a bus company tycoon who was charged with human trafficking offences, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024

Family of Allan Marshall to sue prison service in Scotland over 2015 death in custody

Police and Crown Office also to face legal action in bid to hold authorities accountable

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023

Humza Yousaf pledges 'robust' defence against Alex Salmond's legal action

THE First Minister has said the Scottish Government will “robustly” defend itself in the legal case brought by Alex Salmond ...

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

‘Day of reckoning’ coming for Scottish Government in legal action, warns Salmond

The ex-first minister has accused Nicola Sturgeon and former permanent secretary Leslie Evans of ‘misfeasance’, his lawyer said.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Police hand report to prosecutors over Ann Gloag trafficking allegations

Dame Ann said she ‘strongly’ disputed the allegations when they emerged earlier this year.

Glasgow Live · Jul 10, 2023

Glasgow NHS fined £235,000 after suicide of young dad in hospital

The Crown Office released a statement today in the wake of the investigation into a failure to suitably risk assess the ward where the 36-year-old father of four died.

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Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023

Crown Office in red alert funding crisis that could see victims failed and criminals walk free

Scotland’s prosecution service has issued a red alert warning saying it risks being unable meet its legal responsibilities to victims of crime.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

Teen will not face trial over 'ecstasy death' of young rugby player after house party

Brandon Rice became unwell at a house party in Hamilton before he was rushed to hospital but passed away.

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023

Man who made 65 animals live in horrific conditions was only caught out by a vet

Daanyaal Chowdhury has appeared in court

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Judge-led inquiry into Crown Office needed over warrant in SNP probe – MacAskill

It comes after reports that a search warrant was green-lit two weeks after police requested it.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Ex-police officer jailed for attempting to pervert course of justice

Former Pc Gavin Donaldson appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 22, 2023

Midlothian rape victim gets apology but feels like 'prisoner in own home'

A judge sparked national outrage after handing Hogg a community service sentence instead of caging the brute for his horrific attack on the then 13-year-old in a Midlothian park.

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2023

Rape victim gets apology over 'failures' but feels like 'prisoner in her own home' after attacker avoids jail

A letter to Sean Hogg’s victim said sorry for Crown Office failures to keep her informed and confirmed that bail conditions preventing Hogg approaching her in the run-up to his trial no longer apply.

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