4 h. ago Campaigners consider legal action against Scottish government after supreme court gender ruling

For Women Scotland says public discussion around legal definition of women has shifted to debates about toilets policyFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Patrols of Dumfries and Galloway beauty spot ramped up to tackle irresponsible behaviour

The Loch Ken Trust Ranger Service and Police Scotland will be taking part in joint patrols to ensure everyone can enjoy the area.

Politics

34 h. ago Woman's body pulled from river as Police Scotland open investigation

The body was recovered from the water in Angus, north of Blairgowrie.

Events

47 h. ago Cop suing Police Scotland told 'last thing we need is another misogyny case' after Tallia Storm pic

Greg Tunnock was withdrawn from the firearms unit last year after stopping for a picture with Tallia Storm.

Events

55 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

57 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

63 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.

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3 d. 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

3 d. 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.

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3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. ago Home Bargains shopper, 62 put on facial ID watchlist after 39p paracetemol row

The 62-year-old woman who was wrongly accused of stealing paracetemol at her local store has complained after being put on a facial recognition camera watchlist

Economics

7 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

7 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

8 d. ago Ange Postecoglou gave Tottenham fans what they really craved before lousy sack call

Tottenham have confirmed that Ange Postecoglou has been sacked but the decision has split opinion among a fanbase who were celebrating Europa League glory a fortnight ago

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