87 minutes ago Swinney reassures Scots over public safety at Christmas after Magdeburg attack

Five people – including a nine-year-old boy – were killed and more than 200 injured in the attack in the German city.

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1 hour ago ‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

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2 hours ago Police Scotland taking 'far too long' over Sam Eljamel investigation, says SNP Government's legal adviser

The Lord Advocate has hit out at police for taking “far too long” into an investigation of a former surgeon.

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3 hours ago Sentencing of members of ‘depraved’ child abuse ring postponed until new year

The two women and five men were convicted of a range of offences last year which the trial judge said plunged ‘the depths of human depravity’.

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26 hours ago Man dies after being found injured on Scottish street as police make arrest

Police Scotland have arrested a 21-year-old after the death of a man discovered on a street in Airdrie

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39 hours ago Prayers said for victims on 10th anniversary of Glasgow bin lorry crash

The incident on December 22, 2014 saw a 26-tonne truck veer out of control and hit shoppers, killing six people.

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