The Latest Breaking News from The Crown Office

Midlothian couple who built sunroom could face court as council cracks down on planning breaches

Councillors were told enforcement notices were issued to home owners followed by £2,000 Fixed Penalty Notices but neither responded nor did they take action required

Edinburgh Live · Mar 29, 2023

Luke Mitchell's lawyers make new claim as they attempt to clear Midlothian murderer's name

Lawyers representing Luke Mitchell, who was convicted of murdering girlfriend Jodi Jones in 2003, say DNA samples collected from her body were ‘never tested’ as they attempt to clear his name.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 26, 2023

Grave of Renfrewshire schoolgirl raped and murdered could be exhumed by cold case cops

It is understood that Scotland's most senior prosecutor has ordered a re-examination of Pamela Hastie's murder 41 years after she was attacked walking home from school.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2023