Aberdeen police make changes after commissioner warns officers could have breached human rights
Police in Aberdeen have vowed to make changes after officers were told the risk breaching the human rights of political activists.
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Police launch appeal after man indecently exposes himself in Inverness cafe
Police Scotland yesterday launched an appeal for information following an incident where a man exposed himself in an Inverness cafe.
Police attempt to boost further recruitment of special constables across the north
Police Scotland is developing a new scheme to help recruit more special constables within rural communities across the north.
Man reported missing from Elgin traced safe and well
A man reported missing from his home in Elgin has been traced safe and well. Police have confirmed that 48-year-old Alistair Bowie has now been found.
Appeal to trace man reported missing from Elgin
Officers are appealing for help to trace a man who has been reported missing from his home in Elgin.
Police launch appeal after man behaves indecently in Inverness city centre
Police Scotland have launched an appeal for information following an incident where a man is reported to have behaved indecently in an Inverness cafe.
Inverness man turned up for work drunk and drove away in work van when colleagues threatened to report him to his boss
A Tesco maintenance engineer who turned up for work drunk drove away in his work van when his colleagues threatened to report him to his boss.
Death of 10-year-old boy treated as murder
The death of a 10-year-old in a house in Perth and Kinross is being treated as murder.
Claim that Angus Robertson was made aware of Alex Salmond conduct concerns
Former Moray MP Angus Robertson was told about concerns relating to the conduct of Alex Salmond, it has been claimed.
Appeal for information after crash on A95 between Ballindalloch and Cromdale
Police are appealing for information following a crash on the A95 between Ballindalloch and Cromdale.
Lerwick man admits to assaulting woman days after early prison release
A man from Lerwick has been given another seven months behind bars after admitting assaulting a woman and struggling with police officers just days after he was released from prison early on a home detention curfew.
Pensioner dies after being hit by car in Kirkcaldy
An elderly man has died after he was knocked down by a car in Fife.
Police commemorate Iolaire tragedy with car stickers
Police cars in Stornoway are displaying specially-designed stickers commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Iolaire Disaster.
Tragedy as north-east contractor dies at same farm as brother
A contractor has died in an accident involving a tractor - just five years after his brother died in a similar incident at the same farm.
Teenager’s appeal over missing mother a year after disappearance
The teenage daughter of a missing woman has appealed for information on the anniversary of her disappearance.
Salmond harassment probe investigates alleged incidents at Edinburgh airport
Police investigating sexual misconduct claims against Alex Salmond are looking into alleged incidents at Edinburgh Airport.
Police appeal after sheep worrying incident in Cruden Bay
Police are appealing for information following a sheep worrying incident on a farm near Cruden Bay that left one animal with horrific injuries.
Man remanded following string of break-ins, including poppy collection tin thefts
A man had been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with numerous break-ins across Peterhead, including the theft of poppy collection tins.
Family pay tribute to ‘dearly loved’ Kane, 10, in statement following Coupar Angus tragedy
The family of a 10-year-old boy who died in an incident in Coupar Angus have issued a heartfelt tribute to the “popular, dearly loved” youngster.
Two-vehicle road traffic collision between Aberlour and Grantown
A two-vehicle road traffic collision between Aberlour and Grantown on the A95 brought the busy road to a close earlier today.
Man dies following incident involving a tractor at north-east farm
An Aberdeenshire contractor has died in an incident involving a tractor at a family farm.
Pensioner crossing road with shopping trolley in Grantown struck by vehicle
Police are appealing for information after a 76-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop in Grantown.
Man who took cocktail of drugs only stopped knife rampage when police ran over him
A man who took a cocktail of ecstasy and cocaine before going on a knife rampage only stopped trying to stab cops when they ran him over with a police car and battered him with batons, a court heard today.
‘The pain doesn’t ease,’ says Renee’s sister – 42 years on
Renee’s son Andrew would now be 45 – but his heartbroken aunt says the then three-year-old “was never given the chance to build his life” because it was “brought so cruelly to an end”.
‘A funny, happy little boy… so full of life’ — Tributes to Kane, 10, after tragic death in Coupar Angus
Tributes have been paid to a boy who died in a horrific incident in Coupar Angus in the early hours of Sunday.
Suitcase could be the clue to finally solve Renee MacRae mystery
A brown suitcase could be the missing clue in the 42-year-old mystery disappearance of a Highland housewife and her young son.
Fresh family appeal over 1976 disappearance of mother and son
The sister of a woman believed to have been murdered along with her young son said she has not given up hope of finding justice 42 years on.
Man arrested after death of boy, 10, while eight-year-old girl fights for her life in Dundee hospital
A man has been arrested after a 10-year-old boy was found dead in a house in Coupar Angus.
Elderly woman dies and three taken to hospital after A1 crash
An elderly woman has died and three other people, including a child, were taken to hospital following a two-car crash in East Lothian.
Busy Inverness street brought to a halt following rush hour blaze
An early morning blaze brought a busy Inverness street to a halt yesterday during rush hour.
Third man charged in Wishaw death inquiry
Police have charged a third person in connection with the death of a man last month.
Man charged after drugs worth around £3,000 recovered in Fraserburgh
Crack cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of £3,000 has been recovered in Fraserburgh.