Four years for rapist who recorded degrading attack on sleeping man
A convicted blackmailer was jailed for four years yesterday after subjecting an unconscious man to a degrading rape ordeal.
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Mike Ashley and Rangers FC wait for judge’s ruling in merchandise dispute
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley and bosses at Rangers Football Club are waiting for a judge’s ruling on the latest round of a long-running High Court fight over merchandise sales.
Murder accused claimed ex-boyfriend failed to turn up for meeting
A woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend told police she had sent a text to him saying “Meet you Hill” on the night of his alleged killing – but that he failed to turn up for the rendezvous near her home.
Child rapist molested young girl at Highland hospital
A child rapist who subjected a girl to a catalogue of sexual abuse, including molesting her in a north hospital, was jailed for eight years yesterday.
Brother of schoolgirl knifed to death in 1965 ‘elated’ as new inquest granted
The brother of a 14-year-old girl who was knifed to death in the 1960s has said he is “elated” after the High Court ruled there must be a fresh inquest into her killing.
Family of schoolgirl knifed to death in the 1960s wins battle for new inquest
The family of a 14-year-old girl who was knifed to death in the 1960s has won a High Court bid to have a fresh inquest into her death.
Rangers and Mike Ashley in latest round of merchandise deal fight
Bosses at Rangers Football Club are embroiled in the latest round of a long-running High Court battle with Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley centred on merchandise sales.
Katie Price set for High Court battle with ex-husband Alex Reid
Katie Price is set for a High Court battle with ex-husband Alex Reid over claims she shared “sexual” images of him with a television show audience.
Highland man to go on trial accused of murdering 23-day-old daughter Mikayla
A man is to stand trial later this year charged with murdering his 23-day-old baby daughter.
Juror faints after seeing picture and hearing graphic evidence in Steven Donaldson murder trial
A juror in a murder trial fainted moments after hearing graphic evidence revealing the victim’s spinal cord had been severed in two places, possibly by an axe or machete, killing him.
No criminal proceedings for Aberdeen sheriff suspended over sexual misconduct allegation
A sheriff who was charged amid claims of sexual misconduct has been told he will no longer face criminal proceedings.
Aberdeen babysitter jailed for three years for shaking child
A “loving and caring mother” who shook an eight month baby she was looking after in a catastrophic loss of control was jailed for three years today.
Coronation Street stars and sports agent settle phone-hacking claims
Two Coronation Street stars and a sports agent who has represented high-profile footballers such as David Beckham and Michael Owen have settled phone-hacking damages actions, the High Court has heard.
Banff man acquitted of rape charges after week-long trial
The family of a man accused of raping two women have spoken of their relief after he walked free from court.
Man to stand trial accused of killing two pensioners in Oban
A man is to stand trial accused of killing two pensioners.
BBC to pay ‘substantial’ damages to Ukrainian president over false allegations
The BBC has agreed to pay “substantial” damages to the president of Ukraine over false allegations that he procured or authorised a corrupt payment to arrange talks with Donald Trump.
Jury shown photos of woman’s bruising following alleged rape
A court has been shown photographs of a woman's injuries after she was allegedly raped.
Former Downing Street aide jailed for raping second woman
A former Downing Street aide has been jailed for seven years for raping a young woman during the Edinburgh Festival.
Woman tells trial Banff man held her throat and raped her after night out
A woman has told a court she was left terrified and “numb” after she was raped by a Banff man.
Union vows to ‘win the war’ against outsourcing after losing High Court battle
A trade union has said it is still “fighting to win the war” against outsourcing after it lost a High Court battle over the employment rights of outsourced workers at the University of London.
Banff man goes on trial accused of raping two woman
A man has gone on trial accused of raping two women in the north-east.
Fans’ group calls for takeover progress after Bolton reprieve
A Bolton fans’ group has warned the club’s existence still hangs in the balance after they fended off a winding-up order in the High Court.
Macclesfield avoid winding-up order at High Court
Macclesfield have avoided a winding-up order at the High Court in London.
Bolton given two weeks to find buyer and settle debts
Bolton have been given two weeks to settle their debts and avoid a winding-up order, a High Court hearing in London has ruled.
Bolton due in High Court to face winding-up petition
Bolton are due in the High Court to face a winding-up petition on Wednesday, a day after confirming takeover talks with an interested party had ended.
Bolton takeover talks fall through ahead of winding-up petition
Troubled Bolton have suffered further frustration after talks with an interested party over the sale of the club ended unsuccessfully, a day before the Championship strugglers are due in the High Court to face a winding-up petition.
Subpostmasters hail High Court victory in ongoing Post Office case
Former subpostmasters have hailed a High Court victory in their ongoing legal battle against the Post Office over its computer system.
Man convicted of Brian McKandie murder launches appeal
A man who brutally killed a north-east handyman in his own home has launched a bid to clear his name.
Brian McKandie’s murderer Steven Sidebottom appeals
Steven Sidebottom, the man found guilty of murdering 67-year-old Rothienorman handyman Brian McKandie, has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Arrest warrant issued for Inverness man reported missing in California
A judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of an Inverness man who vanished from a Californian beach after he failed to turn up for a high court hearing in Scotland.
Life sentence for 25-year-old killer of Aberdeenshire pensioner Brian McKandie
The “cruel and calculated” murderer who robbed then killed a 67-year-old Aberdeenshire pensioner will spend life behind bars.
Man jailed for life after brutal murder of Aberdeenshire pensioner Brian McKandie
A "cruel and calculated" murderer has been jailed for life following the brutal killing of Aberdeenshire pensioner Brian McKandie.