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Killer suspect David Yates had twisted Lord of the Rings double death fantasy

Lord Of The Rings fanatic David Yates nicknamed fiancée Marelle Sturrock after a doomed JRR Tolkien character who died with her partner.

Daily Record

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.

Daily Record

Fatal accident inquiry ordered into death of 13-year-old neglected by mother

Robyn Goldie, from Wishaw, died on July 26, 2018 after she developed peritonitis and her mother failed to seek medical treatment for her.

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Firm fined £800,000 after boy died falling down construction site manhole

The construction company was also ordered to pay a £60,000 victim surcharge

Insider UK

Police shooting of hotel knife attacker ‘absolutely necessary’, prosecutors find

POLICE fatally shooting an asylum seeker who stabbed six people in an attack at a hotel was “absolutely necessary in the circumstances”,…

The National (Scotland)

Police shooting of hotel knife attacker ‘necessary’, prosecutors find

Badreddin Abdalla Adam, 28, was shot dead by police after stabbing six people at a hotel.

The Independent UK

Contempt of Court: Why police have warned social media users after SNP MSP arrested

THE treasurer of the SNP, Colin Beattie, has been arrested by police ...

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Luke Mitchell lawyers claim DNA samples from Jodi Jones were 'never tested'

The convicted murderer, now 34, is up for parole in 2025 after being ordered to spend at least 20 years behind bars.

Daily Record

Edinburgh mum to finally lay baby son to rest after 50-year probe into 'empty coffin' case

Lydia Reid, from Clermiston, Edinburgh, has been fighting for answers since her son Gary died at just a week old in 1975.

Edinburgh Live

Scots mum to finally lay baby son to rest after 50-year probe into 'empty coffin' case

Lydia Reid, from Clermiston, Edinburgh, has been fighting for answers since her son Gary died at just a week old in 1975.

Daily Record

Scots man found guilty of murdering 'extremely kind' ex-wife 45 years ago

Christopher Harrisson, of Aberdeen, was convicted at the High Court in Aberdeen of murdering Dr Brenda Page, 32, at her home on July 14 1978.

Daily Record

Glasgow police seize guns and drugs worth £9million in major blow to organised crime

Weapons, cash and dozens of motors have also been taken into custody as police bid to dismantle organised crime groups bent on "violence, intimidation and greed".

Glasgow Live

Network Rail could face charges over fatal Stonehaven train crash

PROSECUTORS are considering whether Network Rail will face charges over a train crash which claimed three lives.

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Former Scottish school workers jailed for historic sex abuse

TWO ex-employees of a residential school have been jailed for a total of 28 years for multiple charges of physical and sexual abuse of former pupils.

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The Independent UK

Pensioner who abused teenager alongside former Bay City Rollers manager jailed

John Wilson, 81, was sentenced after being convicted of sexual offences spanning 56 years.

The Guardian - UK

Chipboard firm fined £2m after Scottish worker dies from catastrophic burns

Norbord Europe employee was asked to clear out hot ash from a gas duct over a wood dryer

The Independent UK

Scottish government to pay ‘substantial settlement’ to Black civil servant in landmark discrimination case

Rose Quarcoo had alleged she suffered racial discrimination, harassment and victimisation while working for Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

The Independent UK

Civil servant who alleged race discrimination receives ‘substantial settlement’

Rose Quarcoo worked for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in Edinburgh.

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Daily Record

No prosecution for 300,000 Scots who failed to complete census forms

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) confirmed yesterday no prosecutions were being pursued.

Belfast Live

Gamekeeper jailed for dog attacks on foxes and badgers

'It is deeply disturbing, the horrific, cruel and senseless nature of the crime, as well as the cruelty to your own dogs who were subjected to activities that were deliberate, cruel and horrific in nature.'

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian driver caught flying down road at nearly twice the speed limit

Issuing a warning on social media, police stated that the driver had been recorded travelling at 73mph in a 40mph limit, and was quickly stopped by road officers.

Edinburgh Live

Bradley Welsh's family demand criminal probe after police admit to gross failures

The family of the murdered T2 Trainspotting star are also opening a civil case to get the full details of how the police handled the threat to Bradley Welsh's life.

Daily Record

Bradley Welsh's family demand criminal probe into bungling cops after force uphold Osman complaint

The family of Bradley Welsh are calling for criminal probe over police handling of case and also plan to launch a civil court action.

The National (Scotland)

Former gamekeeper on Scots estate jailed for dog fighting offences

A FORMER gamekeeper on a Scots estate who kept and trained dogs for fighting has been jailed and banned from keeping animals for 15 years.

Daily Record

Alex Salmond will 'put differences aside' with Nicola Sturgeon to help secure IndyRef2

The former SNP leader is demanding more action on independence

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