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Police Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon with husband Peter Murrell.

Sturgeon and Murrell: The husband and wife duo who had an iron grip on the SNP

Tommy Sheridan with his wife Gail at a pro-independence march in Glasgow in 2015. Picture: PA
Tommy Sheridan with his wife Gail at a pro-independence march in Glasgow in 2015. Picture: PA

Former MSP Tommy Sheridan says 'hearts are broken' after mother dies in fire

A Met Office weather warning is in place for much of the country
A Met Office weather warning is in place for much of the country

Weather warnings in place for snow and ice after coldest night of the year

The A96 is closed following a multiple vehicle crash
The A96 is closed following a multiple vehicle crash

A96 reopens after 10 vehicle collision

Workers do not have the same rights at sea as they do on land or even when tied up to a turbine (Picture: Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty Images)
Workers do not have the same rights at sea as they do on land or even when tied up to a turbine (Picture: Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty Images)

Offshore workers’ rights must improve as part of ‘Just Transition'

The partnership brings together a collective of some 35 local and national organisations.
The partnership brings together a collective of some 35 local and national organisations.

North East partnership to reduce rural crime

Slawomir Szmeichel, 46, died after a fire and an explosion at the Shore recycling centre in Perth at about 12.45am on February 28 and has been named by police for the first time.
Slawomir Szmeichel, 46, died after a fire and an explosion at the Shore recycling centre in Perth at about 12.45am on February 28 and has been named by police for the first time.

Tributes paid to ‘loved’ husband and father who died in Perth explosion

More than 300 police officers and staff have been off work with long Covid for more than 12 weeks, data shows. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
More than 300 police officers and staff have been off work with long Covid for more than 12 weeks, data shows. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Almost 350 police officers off work with long Covid for more than 12 weeks

​Ms White has called on the SNP Government to change the law.
​Ms White has called on the SNP Government to change the law.

Aberdeenshire - MSP calls for better protection measures for women

David Threadgold (left) with Andrew Bowie MP.
David Threadgold (left) with Andrew Bowie MP.

Portlethen station closure "not consistent" with new Police Scotland strategy

Motorists are facing disruption after a key bridge was closed following a major fire in the area.
Motorists are facing disruption after a key bridge was closed following a major fire in the area.

Man dies after fire and explosion at Perth recycling centre

Kyle Sambrook, 33, with his beagle called Bane. Picture: Police Scotland/PA Wire
Kyle Sambrook, 33, with his beagle called Bane. Picture: Police Scotland/PA Wire

Police confirm body of missing hillwalker and his dog found in Glencoe

Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Iain Livingstone, poses with his medal after being appointed as a Knight Bachelor during an investiture ceremony at the Palace Of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh earlier this year
Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Iain Livingstone, poses with his medal after being appointed as a Knight Bachelor during an investiture ceremony at the Palace Of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh earlier this year

Readers' letters: Police Scotland is another SNP failure

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon during a visit to Digin Community Greengrocer in Edinburgh, on the last day of the General Election campaign trail, 2019
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon during a visit to Digin Community Greengrocer in Edinburgh, on the last day of the General Election campaign trail, 2019

What challenges will Nicola Sturgeon's successor face?

Kaitlyn Easson was found safe and well
Kaitlyn Easson was found safe and well

Missing Kaitlyn Easson is found safe and well

The A9 has been closed in both directions following a serious collision involving three cars.
The A9 has been closed in both directions following a serious collision involving three cars.

A9 closed in both directions following three car collision

Police have issued a fresh appeal for information as they try to identify a pedestrian left critically injured following a crash so they can contact her family.
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information as they try to identify a pedestrian left critically injured following a crash so they can contact her family.

Police appeal to identify woman critically injured in crash

A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving two vehicles in the centre of Glasgow.
A pedestrian has been killed in a crash involving two vehicles in the centre of Glasgow.

Pedestrian killed in Glasgow crash involving two vehicles

An unexploded ordnance was discovered on Wednesday morning at Castle Terrace, Invergordon, with streets also closed as a result of the discovery.
An unexploded ordnance was discovered on Wednesday morning at Castle Terrace, Invergordon, with streets also closed as a result of the discovery.

Highland school shut and local streets closed after unexploded bomb found

A Frenchwoman died after she was hit by a lorry while cycling across a Glasgow bridge.
A Frenchwoman died after she was hit by a lorry while cycling across a Glasgow bridge.

22-year-old French woman dies after being hit by lorry in Glasgow

Police were called to reports of a collision on the northbound carriageway, near the Gartcosh junction, on Saturday
Police were called to reports of a collision on the northbound carriageway, near the Gartcosh junction, on Saturday

Man arrested after 16-year-old girl dies in motorway crash

Ultimate Boats' M Class vessel. Picture: Ultimate Boats
Ultimate Boats' M Class vessel. Picture: Ultimate Boats

Vision to make offshore wind farms even greener with recyclable blades and boats

Isla Bryson, 31, formerly known as Adam Graham
Isla Bryson, 31, formerly known as Adam Graham

Police Scotland must record all rapists as men, say Tories

A group of child survivors behind a barbed wire fence at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, on the day it was liberated by Soviet soldiers, January 27, 1945 (Picture: Alexander Vorontsov/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
A group of child survivors behind a barbed wire fence at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, on the day it was liberated by Soviet soldiers, January 27, 1945 (Picture: Alexander Vorontsov/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Magic of 'ordinary people' can conquer hate that led to Holocaust

Photo of a drug consumption room. Picture: John Devlin.
Photo of a drug consumption room. Picture: John Devlin.

Sharp rise in drug deaths across October and November

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking with journalist Laura Kuenssberg (unseen), at Bute House, in Edinburgh, during an interview. Picture: Jeff Overs/AFP via Getty Images
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking with journalist Laura Kuenssberg (unseen), at Bute House, in Edinburgh, during an interview. Picture: Jeff Overs/AFP via Getty Images

Sturgeon says not 'credible' to claim SNP politicians condoned 'TERF' placard

Dame Ann Gloag after being made a Dame Commander at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2019. The Stagecoach founder "strongly disputes the malicious allegations" made against her after being charged with human trafficking offences. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire .
Dame Ann Gloag after being made a Dame Commander at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2019. The Stagecoach founder "strongly disputes the malicious allegations" made against her after being charged with human trafficking offences. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire .

Dame Ann Gloag: Accusers 'stayed at tycoon's Kinfauns Castle'

Dame Ann Gloag has strongly disputed the 'malicious' allegations against her. PIC: WPA Pool.
Dame Ann Gloag has strongly disputed the 'malicious' allegations against her. PIC: WPA Pool.

Dame Ann Gloag charged with alleged human trafficking offences

Parliament during the debate for the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Parliament during the debate for the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

Police Scotland drop investigation into Holyrood 'flasher' protest

The incident happened on the Trongate
The incident happened on the Trongate

Woman in hospital after Glasgow city centre bus incident

The pipes are valued at about £40,000 each, with weights of up to one tonne each.
The pipes are valued at about £40,000 each, with weights of up to one tonne each.

High-value theft from industrial estate

Police at the entrance to Rejects in Kirkcaldy
Police at the entrance to Rejects in Kirkcaldy

Death at Rejects, Kirkcaldy: two women charged with culpable homicide

A climber killed in an avalanche on Ben Nevis has been named as Mark Bessell, a 48-year-old teacher from Bristol.
A climber killed in an avalanche on Ben Nevis has been named as Mark Bessell, a 48-year-old teacher from Bristol.

Teacher killed in Ben Nevis avalanche named

The police recording of 'hate incidents' where no crime has been committed is pushing Police Scotland into a democratic minefield, writes John McLellan.
The police recording of 'hate incidents' where no crime has been committed is pushing Police Scotland into a democratic minefield, writes John McLellan.

Police recording of 'hate incidents' should worry us all - John McLellan

Flowers left at the scene following a fire at the New County Hotel in Perth in which three people died.
Flowers left at the scene following a fire at the New County Hotel in Perth in which three people died.

Investigations continue into Perth hotel fire as guest tells of escape

Police Scotland investigated more than 5,000 cases of adults and children going missing from NHS grounds
Police Scotland investigated more than 5,000 cases of adults and children going missing from NHS grounds

Police probe thousands of cases of people going missing from NHS grounds

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth
Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth

'We woke to the sounds of the alarms going off and just ran'

Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth where three people have died following a fire.
Emergency services at the scene at the New County Hotel in Perth where three people have died following a fire.

Investigation launched after three die in Perth hotel fire

The blaze broke out at the New County Hotel in Perth.
The blaze broke out at the New County Hotel in Perth.

Hotel guests evacuated amid early morning blaze

A view of the north ridge of Ben Nevis
A view of the north ridge of Ben Nevis

Climber dies and another injured after avalanche on Ben Nevis

Elaine Miller, a comedian and physiotherapist pictured with a 19ft inflatable model of a vagina, is being investigated for revealing her merkin in the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Sandy Young/PA)
Elaine Miller, a comedian and physiotherapist pictured with a 19ft inflatable model of a vagina, is being investigated for revealing her merkin in the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Sandy Young/PA)

We need to work towards a consensus in the gender debate – Susan Dalgety

Three Met Office severe weather warnings have been issued for Friday. Picture: Met Office
Three Met Office severe weather warnings have been issued for Friday. Picture: Met Office

Scotland’s weather: Amber warning of heavy rain with ‘significant impacts’

Police forces operate more than 1,500 cars which are over 10 years old, leading to claims that ministers are failing to give officers the resources they need. .
Police forces operate more than 1,500 cars which are over 10 years old, leading to claims that ministers are failing to give officers the resources they need. .

Ministers accused of squeezing police budgets over ageing cars

The protest took place in the Holyrood chamber. Picture: PA
The protest took place in the Holyrood chamber. Picture: PA

Police investigating protest following passage of gender recognition bill

For thousands of people across the UK, foodbanks are the only thing ensuring they get a meal (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
For thousands of people across the UK, foodbanks are the only thing ensuring they get a meal (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: End travesty of rich dictating fortunes of poor

Watch the latest forecast for Scotland
Watch the latest forecast for Scotland

Watch the weekend forecast video with fresh weather warning issued for Scotland

This is the first time officers in North East division are receiving the personal issue kit.
This is the first time officers in North East division are receiving the personal issue kit.

Naloxone roll out begins in North East Division

Dr Alison Rennie is Clinical Lead for the National Hub for Reviewing and Learning from the Deaths of Children and Young People. The National Hub is a collaboration between Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate.
Dr Alison Rennie is Clinical Lead for the National Hub for Reviewing and Learning from the Deaths of Children and Young People. The National Hub is a collaboration between Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate.

Hopes National Hub work and review process will reduce child mortality rate

Police are appealing for information
Police are appealing for information

Police appeal after pedestrian dies after three-vehicle crash in East Kilbride

The scene at Glasgow Airport. Picture, John Devlin
The scene at Glasgow Airport. Picture, John Devlin

Glasgow Airport reopens 'after suspicious item found'

All but one of this year's 13 deaths on the A9 between Perth and Inverness have been on single carriageway sections. Picture: John Devlin
All but one of this year's 13 deaths on the A9 between Perth and Inverness have been on single carriageway sections. Picture: John Devlin

Slow A9 dualling progress as deaths rise causes SNP 'considerable discomfort'

Police are appealing for information
Police are appealing for information

Police appeal after two people die in crash on A9 in Caithness

13 people have died and almost 180 injured in collisions in the last three years.
13 people have died and almost 180 injured in collisions in the last three years.

No action on dualling A96 would be "abdication of responsibility"

Allegations against officers have hit a record high
Allegations against officers have hit a record high

Record numbers of Police Scotland officers facing sexual misconduct claims

Emergency services are on the scene. Picture: Fife Jammer Locations
Emergency services are on the scene. Picture: Fife Jammer Locations

Child pedestrian involved in Kirkcaldy car crash

The flooded River Don between Kintore and Dyce on Saturday, downstream from the search at Monymusk.. Picture: Network Rail Scotland
The flooded River Don between Kintore and Dyce on Saturday, downstream from the search at Monymusk.. Picture: Network Rail Scotland

Coastguard rescue teams resume search for missing woman in River Don at Monymusk

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The vessel tilted at a 45-degree angle at Leith dock. Picture: @tomafc83 on Twitter
The vessel tilted at a 45-degree angle at Leith dock. Picture: @tomafc83 on Twitter

Ship topples over in 'terrifying' emergency incident at Leith dry dock

Deputy First Minister John Swinney delivers a budget statement to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney delivers a budget statement to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Scotland could face average £10bn in cuts per year as health costs soar

The Scottish Ambulance Service sent five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and other resources to the scene, while the fire service also attended.
The Scottish Ambulance Service sent five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and other resources to the scene, while the fire service also attended.

Pictures show multi-agency response following emergency incident at dry dock