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Crime

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

Former pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, at a previous court hearing
Former pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, at a previous court hearing

Gary Glitter recalled to prison for breaking licence conditions

Brenda Page & Christopher Harrisson
Brenda Page & Christopher Harrisson

Elderly scientist jailed for murdering ex-wife 45 years after crime

Disgraced former US lawyer Alex Murdaugh (centre) was convicted of the murder of his wife and son. (Photo: courtesy of Netflix)
Disgraced former US lawyer Alex Murdaugh (centre) was convicted of the murder of his wife and son. (Photo: courtesy of Netflix)

Alex Murdaugh gets life without parole for wife and son murders

R&B singer R Kelly has an extra year added to his 30 year prison sentence for charges related to child enticement & indecent photos of children.
R&B singer R Kelly has an extra year added to his 30 year prison sentence for charges related to child enticement & indecent photos of children.

Disgraced R&B singer R Kelly sentenced to one extra year in prison

Asere Shumba received a 20-week prison sentence.
Asere Shumba received a 20-week prison sentence.

Man banned from every McDonald’s for upskirting jailed after breach

One of the stolen dresses by Claire Mischevani.
One of the stolen dresses by Claire Mischevani.

£70,000 worth of designer garments stolen in “terrifying” robbery

Kevin Spaine, the man who in the 80s delivered the famous line ‘Accrington Stanley, who are they?’, has been jailed for life for murder.
Kevin Spaine, the man who in the 80s delivered the famous line ‘Accrington Stanley, who are they?’, has been jailed for life for murder.

‘Accrington Stanley, who are they?’ boy jailed for murder

Brianna Ghey died at the scene as a result of multiple stab wounds - Credit: Police
Brianna Ghey died at the scene as a result of multiple stab wounds - Credit: Police

Murder investigation after girl, 16, stabbed to death in park

The Gold: How to watch BBC One series based on historic Brink’s-Mat robbery - cast including Hugh Bonneville
The Gold: How to watch BBC One series based on historic Brink’s-Mat robbery - cast including Hugh Bonneville

The Gold - BBC One series based on Brink’s-Mat robbery

Gareth Arnold (left) and Jared O'Mara (right) have both been convicted of fraud relating to fraudulent invoices submitted to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority while O'Mara was the MP for Sheffield Hallam. The invoices requested reimbursement for services from the fictitious organisation: 'Confident about Autism South Yorkshire'
Gareth Arnold (left) and Jared O'Mara (right) have both been convicted of fraud relating to fraudulent invoices submitted to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority while O'Mara was the MP for Sheffield Hallam. The invoices requested reimbursement for services from the fictitious organisation: 'Confident about Autism South Yorkshire'

The moment cocaine-using ex-MP was dobbed in by his own staff

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

O2 has issued a warning as fraudsters are getting phone contract customers to steal personal details
O2 has issued a warning as fraudsters are getting phone contract customers to steal personal details

O2 issues warning as scammers target phone contract customers

Lloyds Bank has issued a warning as ‘romance scam’ is on the rise
Lloyds Bank has issued a warning as ‘romance scam’ is on the rise

Lloyds Bank issues ‘romance scam’ warning ahead of Valentine’s Day

David Carrick has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison
David Carrick has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

Rapist ex-police officer David Carrick jailed for at least 30 years

Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27
Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27

Private diving team appointed to look for missing Nicola Bulley

Labradors are one of the most stolen pets in the UK
Labradors are one of the most stolen pets in the UK

Most stolen dog breeds according to ADT Pet Theft Report

Nanas Against Fracking with Vivienne Westwood
Nanas Against Fracking with Vivienne Westwood

Julian Assange denied permission to attend Vivienne Westwood funeral

Ponzi scheme explained as Netflix drops Bernie Madoff docuseries

Six women arrested in connection with ‘suspicious’ death at UK nursery

Netflix is launching the sub-account model soon, and a cheaper subscription package next month. Picture: Chris DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images.
Netflix is launching the sub-account model soon, and a cheaper subscription package next month. Picture: Chris DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images.

Netflix password sharing ‘a crime’ according to government body

Environmental protesters have gone ahead with action to disrupt sections of England’s busiest motorway despite a major Metropolitan Police operation to foil their plans.
Environmental protesters have gone ahead with action to disrupt sections of England’s busiest motorway despite a major Metropolitan Police operation to foil their plans.

In pictures: Just Stop Oil causes disruption on M25 as police arrest 23

John Banville attends the premiere of the film Marlowe, based on his 2014 novel The Black-Eyed Blonde, during 70th San Sebastian International Film Festival, 24 September 2022 PIC: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
John Banville attends the premiere of the film Marlowe, based on his 2014 novel The Black-Eyed Blonde, during 70th San Sebastian International Film Festival, 24 September 2022 PIC: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images

Book review: The Singularities, by John Banville

Mason Greenwood’s bail has been extended by Greater Manchester Police. Credit: Getty.
Mason Greenwood’s bail has been extended by Greater Manchester Police. Credit: Getty.

Manchester United player Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Agatha Christie signs French editions of her books, circa 1950 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Agatha Christie signs French editions of her books, circa 1950 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Legal threats are no way to treat Scotland's Queen of Crime – Martyn McLaughlin

Val Dermid was appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Pako Mera
Val Dermid was appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Pako Mera

Val McDermid reveals ‘Queen of Crime’ legal threat from Agatha Christie estate

Irvine Welsh PIC: Euan Cherry/Getty Images
Irvine Welsh PIC: Euan Cherry/Getty Images

Book review: The Long Knives, by Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh’s TV series Crime, starring Dougray Scott, is set to return for a second series
Irvine Welsh’s TV series Crime, starring Dougray Scott, is set to return for a second series

Irvine Welsh TV series ‘Crime’ to return for second series

Peter Doherty and Frederic Lo PIC: Nicolas Despis
Peter Doherty and Frederic Lo PIC: Nicolas Despis

Album reviews: Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo | Steg G | Franz Ferdinand

Favourite books to read on train journeys revealed for World Book Day

Edinburgh actor Jamie Sives at Lochend Boxing Club, Edinburgh. Thank you to Terry and Jacky McCormack, at Lochend Boxing Club.
Edinburgh actor Jamie Sives at Lochend Boxing Club, Edinburgh. Thank you to Terry and Jacky McCormack, at Lochend Boxing Club.

Toe to toe with Jamie Sives as the Scottish star trains at Lochend Boxing Club

Amber Gibson was found murdered near to Cadzow Glen in Hamilton on Sunday.
Amber Gibson was found murdered near to Cadzow Glen in Hamilton on Sunday.

Death of 16-year-old Amber Gibson in Hamilton treated as murder

Killers of 999 workers will face life in prison as PC’s widow wins fight for law...

Dougray Scott is hunting "pure, unadulterated evil" while battling his many demons
Dougray Scott is hunting "pure, unadulterated evil" while battling his many demons

This is the only cop drama where the standard warning cry is “Shoatie!”

Angela Griffin PIC: Matt Crossick/PA Photos
Angela Griffin PIC: Matt Crossick/PA Photos

'It's raw, explicit and dark' - Angela Griffin in starring in Irvine Welsh's new...

Irvine Welsh attends the premiere of "Crime" at Glasgow Film Theatre on November 16, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Irvine Welsh attends the premiere of "Crime" at Glasgow Film Theatre on November 16, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Irvine Welsh's claims new show 'Crime' couldn't have worked on traditional TV

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh has revealed plans for a stage musical version of Trainspotting.
Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh has revealed plans for a stage musical version of Trainspotting.

Irvine Welsh reveals plans for stage musical version of Trainspotting

Dougray Scott stars as Detective Inspector Ray Lennox in Crime.
Dougray Scott stars as Detective Inspector Ray Lennox in Crime.

Irvine Welsh lifts the lid on his 'incendiary' new Edinburgh-set police thriller

Irvine Welsh's Crime
Irvine Welsh's Crime

Crime: Take a first look at the new Irvine Welsh television drama

The tougher law should also make it harder for thieves to steal and sell pets (Photo: Shutterstock)
The tougher law should also make it harder for thieves to steal and sell pets (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pet theft to be made criminal offence in crackdown on dognappers

Protestors had gathered for the demonstration in opposition to the Police and Crime Bill. (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)
Protestors had gathered for the demonstration in opposition to the Police and Crime Bill. (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Police van set alight, clashes and destruction at Bristol's 'Kill the Bill' prot...

The bill has now been delayed until "later in the year" (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
The bill has now been delayed until "later in the year" (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Controversial policing bill has been delayed after backlash - what you need to k...

Stig Abell
Stig Abell

Book review: Things I learned on the 6.28, by Stig Abell

The Scotsman Top Stories

Murray Foote resigned on Friday as SNP media chief
Murray Foote resigned on Friday as SNP media chief

SNP head of media resigns over membership figures debacle

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin because of his actions in Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin because of his actions in Ukraine.

ICC judges issue arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with her close aide Liz Lloyd
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with her close aide Liz Lloyd

Nicola Sturgeon's close adviser Liz Lloyd announces she will quit Government