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Watchdog examining contact between Police Scotland and Edinburgh murder victim

SCOTLAND'S police regulator has said it is examining the contact Police Scotland had with a woman before she was killed

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Wise is bundling co-founder’s voting rights into ballot on US listing. It deserves to lose

Claims the two issues are inextricably entwined reads as self-interested waffle

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Police watchdog did not consider racist language in Sheku Bayoh death

NEITHER Scotland’s police watchdog or Crown officials investigating the Sheku Bayoh case considered the role racist language used by police – or…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2024

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Virgin Money faces investor backlash over CEO David Duffy’s £2.6m pay deal

Investment adviser raises ‘accountability’ concerns regarding reward 37 times higher than average employee’s

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

Race ‘main factor’ in police response to Sheku Bayoh’s death, inquiry told

Retired detective chief superintendent Lesley Boal was giving evidence on Friday.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Racism can ‘manifest itself’ in Police Scotland, inquiry hears

Retired chief superintendent Garry McEwan was giving evidence to the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Examining the Sheku Bayoh case as the search for answers continues

PHSYIOLOGICALLY speaking, the human heart is the body’s engine room, pumping blood and oxygen around the body.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

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A killer covered up his crime for years until his Tinder date helped police find the body – and put him behind bars

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

How hit-and-run killer covered up his crime for years until Tinder date brought him to justice

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Severn Trent chief proposes ‘social purpose’ water firms amid utilities crisis

Liv Garfield seeks backing from Labour for reforms as government eyes temporary renationalisation of Thames Water

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Pathologist who probed Harold Shipman's crimes wants girl's body exhumed to prove murder

Professor Derrick Pounder, who investigated the notorious case of serial killer Harold Shipman, says re-examining the remains of two-year-old Alexina Kelbie could uncover vital evidence missed when she died in foster care in Dundee

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Mum demands apology as son, 11, was Tasered after complaining he 'wanted Burger King'

A mum has blasted police and demanded an apology after her 11-year-old son with learning difficulties was Tasered following a stand-off with police in a caravan park

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023

Mum demands apology after 11-year-old son tasered at Scottish holiday park

The young child was taken down by a 50,000 volt stun gun deployed by officers who surrounded him at Craig Tara caravan park in Ayr earlier this year.

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2023

Mother considers legal action after ‘terrified’ son, 11, tasered by police

The incident occurred at a holiday park in Ayr in March, when the youngster was holding a butter knife.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Shell shareholders should oust chair, says influential adviser

Pirc and Church of England back calls for investors to vote against Sir Andrew Mackenzie at AGM

Glasgow Live · Apr 30, 2023

Glasgow police probed over claims around the killing of Marelle Sturrock by partner David Yates

Police are being investigated over allegations around the death of murdered primary teacher Marelle Sturrock, whose body was found in Govan earlier this week.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Police watchdog to investigate death of pregnant teacher Marelle Sturrock

A murder investigation was launched by police after Marelle was found in her home on Tuesday. Her fiancé David Yates was wanted in connection for her murder.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2023

Police investigating Sheku Bayoh death ran terrorist checks on him after death

OFFICERS investigating the death of Sheku Bayoh ran checks to see if he was linked with terrorist groups, an inquiry has heard.

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Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023

Fundraiser launched to pay for funeral of tragic dad killed after being hit by police car on Boxing Day

“Kind and respectful” Ian Hynes will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

First picture of Scots dad killed after being hit by police car as tributes paid to 'great guy'

Ian Hynes, 62, has been named locally following the horror accident which happened on Almond Link Road in Livingston at around 10.15pm on Boxing Day.

Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022

62-year-old man dies after being hit by police car on Boxing Day

The man was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh by ambulance but was pronounced dead a short time later

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

Man dies after being struck by Scots police car in horror Boxing Day collision

The 62-year-old was taken to hospital but pronounced dead a short time later following the incident in Livingston on Monday December 26.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022

Witness appeal after police car is involved in fatal collision with pedestrian

INVESTIGATORS are appealing for witnesses following an accident involving a police vehicle in which a man aged 62 died on Boxing Day.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Pedestrian, 62, dies after being hit by police car on Boxing Day

Man dies after incident in Livingston, West Lothian

Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022

Police car knocks down and kills man on Boxing Day as investigation launched

A 62-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a marked police car on Boxing Day, becoming the third person to have died after being hit by a police car over the festive period

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