26 h. ago Number of officers suspended by Police Scotland at five year high

New figures released by Police Scotland show that the numbers of officers suspended by the force have almost trebled in the last five years.

Events

38 h. ago Sheku Bayoh family say ‘time to restart stopwatch’ as new chair of inquiry named

Judge Lord Colbeck takes over the role from Lord Bracadale, who stepped down in October.

Society

42 h. ago Man 'restrained by eight police officers' while taking bins outside Edinburgh home

Gabriels Ochnolichs was filmed being restrained by Police Scotland officers who had been called to do a welfare check.

Events

43 h. ago Shocking video shows moment man 'restrained by 8 officers' while taking bins out

A resident in Edinburgh, Scotland, has submitted a complaint to police after he claimed he was left bruised by officers following a ‘mental health check’ in the city

Events

64 h. ago Man who killed best friend in mistaken identity case jailed with second attacker

Richard Mullan and Alexander McQuillan pleaded guilty to separate murder charges over the death of Michael Beaton, 35.

Events

65 h. ago Horror moment army veteran throws Molotov cocktails to firebomb police station

Jamie Taylor, 34, admitted charges of explosive substances and endangering life after throwing petrol bombs at Livingston Police Station in Scotland

Events

65 h. ago New roads campaign warning young drivers in Lanarkshire that speed kills

“Real Roads Don’t Reset” a powerful new gaming-themed initiative launched by the Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland.

Events

4 d. ago Aberdeen and Rangers fans brawl in mass disturbance ahead of Pittodrie clash

Officers from Police Scotland battled to keep both sets of supporters apart during the disturbance on Summerfield Terrace.

Politics

5 d. ago Scots face weather warnings for snow, ice, rain and wind throughout Sunday

Meanwhile, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has nine flood warnings.

Events

5 d. ago Warnings for wind, rain and snow remain in place after Storm Goretti

A man in his 50s was found dead in a caravan after a tree fell onto it in Helston, Cornwall, police said.

Events

5 d. ago Scotland faces fresh amber warning for snow after week of wintry weather

The warning will come into place from approximately 3am on Sunday.

Events

6 d. ago TikToker who killed grandmother in fatal crash jailed for nine years

Leigh Sutherland, 31, killed Margaret Allan while speeding in a car he knew was unsafe.

Events

7 d. ago Many schools closed for fifth day as wintry weather continues

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice covering much of Scotland until midday on Friday.

Politics

7 d. ago Dozens of schools to close for fifth day as new yellow weather warning issued

It comes after several days of “intense” snowfall, ice and sub-zero temperatures.

Events

7 d. ago Part of motorway shut following ‘multiple collisions’ in icy conditions

Wintry weather has brought disruption around Scotland.

Politics

8 d. ago Many schools remain closed for fourth day as recovery efforts continue

A yellow warning of snow and ice has been issued for the whole of Scotland on Thursday morning.

Politics

9 d. ago Many schools shut for a third day amid warning of further ice and snow

The Met Office said up to 20cm of snow could fall on higher ground in northern Scotland on Wednesday.

Events

1 week ago Gun use by Scots cops five times higher in last decade as gang violence explodes

New figures released by Police Scotland under Freedom of Information show that the numbers of armed deployments by firearms officers has gone up five fold since 2016

Events

1 week ago Alarming numbers of Police Scotland recruits are quitting as experienced officers retire five years early

Only half of the number of officers retiring from Police Scotland do so at the usual retirement age

Events

1 week ago Police called to reservoir near Edinburgh after woman falls through ice

The woman did not require medical treatment.

Events