Man who was denied gun licence hid illegal weapons in secret ‘panic room’
A man who had previously been denied a gun licence has been jailed after illegally importing weapons from Spain and hiding them in his basement.
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Sturgeon announces plans for new legal powers to help domestic abuse victims
New powers could be given to the police and courts in Scotland to remove those suspected of domestic abuse from the homes of anyone at risk, the country’s First Minister has announced.
North-east top cop hails ‘unprecedented’ drop in Aberdeen crime
The north-east’s top police officer has hailed an “unprecedented” drop in house-breakings and vehicle crime in Aberdeen.
Humza Yousaf challenged over police pay amid fears of exodus of 1,000 officers
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has suggested Police Scotland’s overdraft might have to be extended to ensure officers continue to be paid next year.
Police seek vandals who targeted Elgin Cathedral shop
Moray police are investigating a vandalism incident at the picturesque Elgin Cathedral.
Scottish ministers urged to ‘lead the way’ in battle for truth about CIA’s ‘torture flights’
The Scottish Government is being urged to intervene and lead efforts to finally uncover the full extent of the CIA's use of Scotland's airports during the War on Terror.
Handcuffed man set himself on fire in the back of a police van
A man who was arrested, handcuffed and put in the back of police van ended up in hospital after setting himself on fire en route to custody, a probe has revealed.
CCTV appeal after two cars stolen from ‘affluent’ Aberdeen street
Police are hopeful that CCTV footage could help snare thieves who stole two cars from an Aberdeen street yesterday.
850 new smartphones issued to north-east police as part of tech ‘revolution’
The bobby on the beat with traditional pen, notepad and police radio has been a common scene for decades.
Police appeal after north-east pharmacy is broken into overnight
Police are appealing for information after a north-east pharmacy was broken into.
Kevin Mcleod: Merseyside detectives in cold case probe of Wick death to meet family
Detectives from an external force instructed to carry out a cold case probe into the “unexplained” death of Kevin Mcleod are to meet his family.
A9 northbound closed following two-vehicle collision
Motorists heading north towards Inverness are being warned to expect delays after an overturned lorry closed the A9 in Perthshire.
Two people taken to hospital following two-vehicle collision near Aviemore
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision near Aviemore.
Inverness skate park bosses launch fundraiser following fire
The charity behind Inverness's skate park has launched a fundraising drive after the attraction was damaged by fire.
Like father like son – retiring police officer passes the beat onto his son
Many people hand down a recipe, clothes or jewellery to their children but a retiring policeman has taken it a step further - passing his beat onto his son.
Airport partially evacuated amid alert over vaccines cargo leak
An airport was partially evacuated and an aircraft cordoned off after a leak in cargo containing vaccinations.
Gang crackdown ‘particularly successful’ says top north-east cop
A crackdown on gangsters using vulnerable people to store and move drugs in Aberdeen has been “particularly successful” this year, the region’s top police officer has said.
Car collides with wall outside Caithness General Hospital
Emergency services have this afternoon attended to a one-vehicle crash in which a car collided with a wall outside the Caithness General Hospital.
Police launch cold case review into death of 25-year-old Caithness man Stefan Sutherland
Police are launching a cold case review into a second young man's death in Caithness.
Scots police chief warns politicians over use of language around Brexit
A senior police chief has urged politicians and public figures to use “temperate and responsible language” when debating Brexit.
Police appeal for help to track murder victim Margaret’s final movements
Police are appealing for help to track the final movements of a woman found murdered in her own home.
Police clampdown on anti-social driving behaviour in Moray results in fines for 50 offenders
Police in Moray have been cracking down on the drivers of excessively noisy cars.
Police appeal launched after north golf club broken into over the weekend
Police have launched an appeal for information after a break-in at a north golf club during the weekend.
Prince of Wales honours fallen police officers at memorial service
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to fallen police officers at a dedicated service in Glasgow.
Police launch fresh appeal to trace missing man last seen in the Highlands
Police have launched a fresh appeal to help trace 65-year-old Tony Parsons – two years after he first went missing.
Three people taken to hospital following one-vehicle crash in Inverness
A man, woman and child have been taken to hospital following a one-vehicle collision in Inverness.
Woman left injured following horrific dog attack in Moray
An offshore worker has spoken of how an afternoon walk in Moray turned into a nightmare following a terrifying dog attack.
Police chief confirms plans are being drawn up to move jobs north
Police chiefs have confirmed that they are drawing up new plans to move jobs from the central belt to the north and north-east.
North-east road closed after two car crash
A north-east road is closed after a two-car crash.
Police investigating ‘unexplained death’ of man in Aberdeen
Police are investigating after the "unexplained" death of a man in Aberdeen.
Road reopens following police incident in Blackburn
An Aberdeen road closed due to a police incident has now reopened.
Scottish Government requests £52m to prepare for no-deal Brexit
The Scottish Government has requested £52 million from a contingency fund to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.