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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

'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

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)

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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)

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

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 National (Scotland)

‘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.

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Police hand report to prosecutors over Ann Gloag trafficking allegations

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

The Independent UK

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.

Glasgow Live

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

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.

Daily Record

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

Daanyaal Chowdhury has appeared in court

Manchester Evening News

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

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

Former Pc Gavin Donaldson appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

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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

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.

The Independent UK

Victim raped at age 13 speaks out after her attacker was spared jail

She said sentencing her rapist to a community payback order would make others question whether to report rape.

Daily Record

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.

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Daily Record

Chilling moment man who murdered Brenda Page claims police 'planted evidence'

The 82-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-wife 45 years ago, in July 1978.

Daily Record

'Man with a van' and employee exposed as serial fly-tippers after waste dumped in Scots street

Stuart Allison was ordered to pay compensation for the clean-up while Steven Hutton told police he 'had dumped waste in nearly every street with a dead end in Glasgow'.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish detective who snared World's End serial killer demands justice for other victims

Retired detective Allan Jones claims Sinclair should have been tried for the murders Anna Kenny, Hilda McAuley and Agnes Cooney.

Daily Record

Crown Office join fire and police services in investigating tragic Perth recycling centre explosion

Previous blazes at Shore Recycling Ltd in Friarton Bridge Park had resulted in reviews of safety measures

Daily Record

Cops quizzed senior SNP members over fraud allegations days before Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

Former treasurer Douglas Chapman spoke to detectives and other key figures were contacted in connection with the probe.

The Independent UK

Prison officer who smuggled drugs into jail sentenced to six years behind bars

Heather McKenzie, 31, ferried cocaine and mobile phones into HMP Shotts in North Lanarkshire.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish NHS board fined over death of pensioner who fell from hospital bed

A SCOTTISH NHS board has been fined £180,000 over the death of a 78-year-old man who fell from his hospital bed three times.

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