Sheriff charged in connection with sexual misconduct claims
A sheriff has been charged after police launched an investigation into sexual misconduct claims made against him.
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Distinguished judge suggests inquiry into RAF Lossiemouth tragedy may have been ‘required’
One of Scotland’s most distinguished judges has made a “significant” intervention in the battle for a probe into the tragic RAF Tornado crash over the Moray Firth in 2012.
Lockerbie bombing probe not static, prosecutors pledge on 30th anniversary
Scotland’s Solicitor General has pledged to work in close co-operation with US authorities if new evidence about the involvement of others in the Lockerbie bombing comes to light.
Kevin Mcleod’s family want ‘justice’ for Christmas
The mother of Kevin Mcleod – whose death at Wick Harbour 21 years ago remains “unexplained” – has sent a festive card to the Lord Advocate seeking “justice” for the family this Christmas.
Clutha inquiry confirmed to begin in April
A fatal accident inquiry into the Clutha helicopter crash which claimed 10 lives will begin in April, it has been confirmed.
Son could face Louise Tiffney retrial under double jeopardy law
Prosecutors are seeking to retry a man in connection with the alleged murder of his mother under double jeopardy legislation.
Highland police officer seven times over the drink drive limit for shift in Inverness
A north police officer was found to be a staggering seven times over the legal drink drive limit when turning up for a shift earlier this month.
Sister of Sheku Bayoh claims her grieving family have been betrayed
The sister of Sheku Bayoh has claimed Scotland’s most senior law officer has betrayed her grieving family.
11 people charged as police launch crackdown on antisocial behaviour in south Aberdeenshire
11 people have been charged as part of an ongoing operation to tackle antisocial behaviour, violence and drugs across the south of Aberdeenshire at weekends.
Crown Office will ‘carefully consider’ new evidence on tragic RAF Tornado crash
The Crown Office has vowed to “carefully consider” fresh calls for a court hearing into the mid-air RAF Tornado crash off the Highlands which killed three Moray aircrew.
Human remains found in fishing vessel raised from seabed
Human remains have been found in a fishing vessel raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two fishermen.
Pair reported over Fyvie puppy farm
Two people have been reported to the procurator fiscal after more than a hundred animals were rescued from a puppy farm in Aberdeenshire.
Probe into man’s death to focus on ‘police contact’
An investigation into the death of a 32-year-old man in Inverness will focus on “police contact” prior to him dying in hospital.
‘Give me answers on accident that killed my Connor’
The mother of a north-east schoolboy who was knocked off his bike and killed is calling for a fatal accident inquiry to be held into the tragedy.
Fresh calls for inquiry into RAF Tornado tragedy after law change
A LAW change has triggered fresh calls for a court hearing into the mid-air RAF Tornado crash off the Highlands which killed three Moray-based aircrew.
No criminal charges following Aberdeenshire crash which killed oil worker
Nobody will be prosecuted in connection with a fatal crash which led to the death of an oil worker last year.
IN FULL: Why Crown Office didn’t hold inquiry into South Uist tragedy
The Crown Office outlined the decision not to hold a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths last night.
Crown Office sick days rise by a fifth in six years
The Scottish Conservatives have warned the Crown Office is at "breaking point" after it emerged the number of staff sick days have soared by a fifth in six years.
Family of Skye mum killed at Inverness motoring event welcome inquiry
Prosecutors have announced a landmark fatal accident inquiry will be held into the death of a heroic Skye mum during the famous Snowman Rally near Loch Ness.
Crash which led to death of Aberdeenshire council chief still being investigated
Investigations are continuing into a crash that killed a well-respected north-east council boss seven months ago.
Special unit probing two north-east road tragedies
The Crown Office is investigating two crashes that left a popular north-east mum and an Aberdeenshire Council worker dead.
Retired solicitor fined for illegal egg collecting on Orkney
A retired solicitor has been fined more than £4000 for taking wild birds eggs from a nest on the Orkney Islands.
Fatal Accident Inquiry to be held into death of fisherman lost at sea
A Fatal Accident Inquiry is to be held into death of a fisherman lost at sea.
Family demands answers over death of man attacked in Highland care home
A man who assaulted a fellow dementia sufferer minutes before his death will not be charged - but the care home where the attack happened is under investigation.
Report sent to the fiscal after death of man at Third Don Crossing construction site
Prosecutors have been sent a report on the death of a workman at the Third Don Crossing in Aberdeen.
Fort Augustus Abbey monk extradited to Australia on sex charges
A former Catholic monk at Fort Augustus Abbey school is to be extradited from Australia to face child sex abuse charges.
Man, 91, dies after alleged attack by another resident in Highland care home
A 91-year-old man has died after allegedly being attacked by another dementia sufferer in a Highland care home.
No appeal against decision to wipe criminal record of top university student caught with cocaine in Aberdeen bar
Prosecutors will not appeal against the decision to wipe a student's criminal record clean after he was caught with cocaine in a city-centre bar.
Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland calls for more efficient oil and gas disaster investigations
Scotland's top legal officer made a call yesterday for new powers to end lengthy delays to investigations into oil and gas industry disasters.
Charleston Academy win public speaking contest
Pupils from Charleston Academy have been crowned winners of a prestigious public speaking competition organised by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
Tragic fiscal settles tribunal case after near-fatal crash
A north lawyer who was sacked from her job following a near-fatal car crash has settled her case for unfair dismissal.
Investigation launched into death of young Aberdeen parents
The Crown Office is investigating a fatal motorbike crash which claimed the life of two Aberdeen parents.