6 h. ago Police Scotland officers sent to Northern Ireland amid disorder in Ballymena

An undisclosed number of public order officers will leave Scotland on Thursday after days of amid anti-immigration riots.

Events

8 h. ago Seven Dumfries and Galloway people feared to have died from drug abuse since start of 2025

The figures from Police Scotland and the Scottish Government have been described as 'tragic'.

Events

12 h. ago Mum of tragic Cole Cooper "refused" request to ID dead teen's body

Five days after a body was found near where the teen vanished, police say the death is being treated as ‘unexplained’ — leaving his loved ones heartbroken and desperate for answers.

Events

14 h. ago Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

The Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short submitted the application.

Politics

29 h. ago Moray crash: Two woman dead after crash on Scottish road as Police Scotland investigate

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two women who died.”

Events

31 h. ago Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Welsh village

Police are investigating the death which is being treated as an isolated incident

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31 h. ago Glasgow investigation: Girl, 11, taken to hospital after collision as Police Scotland investigate

Police said the girl was taken to the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

Events

32 h. ago Falkirk investigation: Police Scotland treating death of young man missing for month as unexplained

"We remain in regular contact with the family to ensure they are kept up to date with all aspects of the investigation.”

Events

34 h. ago Gender row Scotland: Public 'none the wiser' about Police Scotland's gender ruling stance

Concern raised over public confidence in Police Scotland and its stance on the gender ruling from the Supreme Court.

Events

34 h. ago Opinion split over Police Scotland's use of contentious live facial recognition tech

Survey reveals split in public support for AI-powered strategy

Events

48 h. ago Police treating death of young man missing for month as unexplained

A body has been discovered during the search for Cole Cooper, 19, who was last seen in Longcroft, near Falkirk, on May 7.

Events

51 h. ago Beyond the apathy: the Manchester City and Chelsea fans off to the Club World Cup

Many were put off by sky-high prices for the month-long tournament but some found themselves unwilling to miss itThe Club World Cup, it is fair to say, has not captured the imaginations of domestic Manchester City and Chelsea supporters. Very few are talking about the tournament and, it appears, only true diehards will make the trip to the USA for the month-long end-of-season endurance test.Fifa slashed the prices of match tickets after poor uptake from fans and the UK broadcaster showing the tournament will be Channel 5, the home of World Seniors Snooker. Meanwhile, many, if indeed not most, players taking part are not overly enamoured by the prospect of losing five weeks of time off to recover from another gruelling campaign. Continue reading...

Sport

53 h. ago The performance of Police Scotland officers rated in major Scottish Government survey, as sharp fall revealed

Confidence in the police in Scotland has fallen over the past decade.

Events

57 h. ago Staff member taken to hospital after being hurt in Morrisons petrol station robbery

Police Scotland has launched an investigation after the Morrisons petrol station was targeted in a robbery.

Events

69 h. ago Armed officer sues Police Scotland over suspension after TikTok Tallia Storm incident

Steven Jones is taking Police Scotland to court after being suspended over an incident involving singer Tallia Storm.

Events

3 d. ago Family of missing teenager vow to 'fight for the truth' after body found following month

Cole Cooper, 19, was reported missing on May 9, prompting a major search investigation that involved helicopters, divers and financial investigators.

Events

5 d. ago Brit tourist, 21, found dead on streets of popular party resort as probe launched

Portuguese police are understood to have ruled out any link to a crime and are said to be treating the death as a tragedy linked to excessive alcohol consumption

Society

5 d. ago Police arrest 300 people in major crackdown on illegal working in Scotland

Officers have been swooping on businesses across the country in a bid to tackle those abusing the UK immigration system.

Events

5 d. ago Body found in search for missing teenager after police investigate disturbing doorbell footage

The location of the find is a mere 15-minute walk from where Cole was last confirmed to be seen. Police Scotland are continuing their investigation to determine what happened

Events

5 d. ago Murder investigation launched as man charged over disappearance of Ilford woman

Yajaira Castro Mendez was reported missing last month

Events