Hyde Park bombing civil case begins at High Court
The objective of the Hyde Park bombing was the “cold-blooded killing” of British soldiers, the High Court has heard.
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Post Office settles High Court action brought by subpostmasters over IT system
The Post Office will pay out almost £58 million to former subpostmasters to settle a High Court dispute over its computer system.
Moray mum kept more than £300,000 of drugs in her home to ‘keep children safe’
A Moray mum who became involved in the drugs trade after criminals threatened her children has been jailed for keeping more than £300,000 of narcotics in her home.
Rapist who ‘systematically preyed’ on young females jailed for eight years
A sex attacker who raped a sleeping teenager and assaulted a second victim when she was under the influence of drink has been jailed for eight years.
Volkswagen ‘cheated’ emissions standards designed ‘to save lives’, court told
Volkswagen “cheated” European emissions standards – which were designed “to save lives” – by installing unlawful “defeat devices” in its diesel vehicles, the High Court has heard.
‘Decisive court battle’ over Volkswagen emissions scandal set to begin
The first major battle in mass litigation brought against Volkswagen over the “Dieselgate” emissions scandal is set to be heard by the High Court.
Postal workers’ union loses appeal against injunction blocking potential strikes
The union representing postal workers has lost an appeal against a High Court injunction blocking potential strikes by its members.
Union dispute with Royal Mail unlikely to end without strike threat, court told
The “substantial” dispute between the union representing postal workers and Royal Mail is unlikely to be resolved “without a real threat of industrial action”, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Postal workers’ union set to take strike injunction case to Court of Appeal
The trade union representing postal workers is set to challenge a High Court injunction to block potential strikes by members.
Trial of Aberdeen pensioner accused of historic child sex abuse deserted
The case against an Aberdeen sea cadet officer accused of sexually abusing young boys has been deserted.
Father-of-two jailed for five years after revolver and drugs found in Aberdeen lock-up
A father-of-two has been jailed for five years after he was caught with a gun and £33,000 of drugs.
Salmond vows to ‘vigorously’ defend himself as he denies sexual assault charges
Alex Salmond has said he will “vigorously” defend his position after pleading not guilty to offences against 10 women.
Salmond pleads not guilty to attempted rape during independence campaign
Alex Salmond has pleaded not guilty to attempting to rape a woman at Bute House, the official residence of the first minister of Scotland, during the independence referendum campaign.
Man tells court he ‘sat and wished for it to be over’ as his alleged sex abuser attacked another boy
An alleged abuse victim told a court he could only "wish for it be over" when his tormentor turned his attention to another young boy.
Salmond to appear in court on sexual assault and attempted rape charges
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is due to appear in court on a series of sexual assault and attempted rape charges.
Investment boss in court accused of £13m ‘Ponzi’ scheme swindle
A man has appeared in court charged with defrauding hundreds of investors out of £13 million through an illegal “Ponzi” scheme.
Court hears Aberdeen Sea Cadet officer told victims abuse should stay ‘a secret’
A former sea cadets leader accused of sexually abusing young boys told one of his victims not to tell as he would be seen to be "showing favour", a court has heard.
Aberdeen pensioner on sea cadets sex abuse charge
A pensioner has gone on trial accused of a string of historic sexual abuse charges involving young boys.
Woman sues NHS over failure to tell her of father’s Huntington’s diagnosis
A woman who was not told her father had a fatal progressive condition would not have had a child if she had known she could pass on the disease, the High Court has heard.
Shareholders ‘bitterly disappointed’ after losing High Court case against Lloyds
Lloyds shareholders have expressed their “bitter disappointment” after losing a multimillion-pound High Court action over the acquisition of HBOS.
Shareholders lose multimillion-pound legal battle against Lloyds
Lloyds shareholders have lost a multimillion-pound High Court action over the acquisition of HBOS.
Man raped teenager near Aberdeen shopping centre after she became separated from her friends
A predatory criminal who subjected a teenager on a night out in Aberdeen city centre with friends to a horrific rape ordeal is facing a lengthy prison sentence.
Postal workers’ union set to challenge High Court strike injunction
The trade union representing postal workers is set to challenge a High Court injunction to block potential strikes by members.
Royal Mail wins injunction to block potential strike action
Royal Mail has won a High Court injunction to block potential strikes by postal workers.
Princess Haya attends first day of High Court battle with Dubai ruler
Princess Haya has attended the first day of her High Court battle with the ruler of Dubai over their children.
Royal Mail legal bid to block strikes in run-up to Christmas reaches High Court
Royal Mail’s bid to block potential strikes by postal workers in the run-up to Christmas because of alleged ballot “irregularities” is to be heard by the High Court.
Royal Mail seeks injunction over planned strikes by workers
Bosses at Royal Mail are seeking an injunction to block a planned strike by postal workers, claiming there are “potential irregularities in the ballot” making the vote unlawful.
Met Police faces compensation claims from XR protesters after High Court ruling
The Metropolitan Police could face hundreds of claims for compensation from Extinction Rebellion activists after the group won a High Court challenge over a protest ban.
Extinction Rebellion wins court challenge against Met Police over protest ban
Extinction Rebellion has won a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over a London-wide protest ban.
Highland man accused of rape and serious sexual assault to go on trial next year
Kim Avis faced 25 charges during a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today.
Highland driver who killed friend in horror smash jailed
A motorist who hit 125mph shortly before his dangerous driving caused a friend’s death has been jailed.
Man found guilty of attempted murder after hitting grandfather with car
A man has been found guilty of attempted murder after ploughing his car into a grandfather outside an Aberdeen pub.