New body established to further cut Scotland’s suicide rate
Recent high profile cases of suicide have put mental health awareness firmly in the headlines.
Deputy Chief Constable Rose Fitzpatrick
Incidents of domestic abuse rise sharply in north and north-east
The number of domestic abuse incidents has soared by more than a quarter in the north and north-east - compared with a rise of just 2.5% across the country.
Opposition MSPs shocked by HM Inspectors report on stop-and-search
Opposition MSPs expressed shock and disbelief at the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) findings on stop-and-search.