39 m. ago Prison death of drug gang killer who punted heroin for kingpin to be probed

Ronald Harrison was found dead at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian.

Events

17 h. ago Two men charged after car found on fire outside Scots prison

Emergency services were called to the car park of HMP Grampian in Peterhead in the early hours of Tuesday, September 2.

Events

64 h. ago Fury over SNP’s early release prison scheme with cons ‘back in cells within 24 hours’

A CHARITY boss helping cons given early release warns they’ll be back “within 24 hours”. Another 800 prisoners are about to be set free. But Natalie Logan, chief executive of prison rehabilitation group Sisco, said the plan to ease pressure on Scottish jails failed to give prisoners enough support once released. And it is increasing...

Events

4 d. ago The EV charger that matches your car, whether it’s a Ferrari or a Ford

British firm Simpson & Partners putting design first for home chargers, with over 130 colour options

Politics

5 d. ago Prison death of killer Edward Cairney who murdered Margaret Fleming to be probed

Cairney and his partner Avril Jones were carers for the 19-year-old, who had learning difficulties, when they murdered her at their Seacroft home near Inverkip, in 1999.

Events

6 d. ago Florida man deliberately accelerated his BMW towards children playing in street after arguing with them: police

Todd Norwood, 45, is accused of hitting a 13-year-old with his car during the incident

Events

7 d. ago Man in court charged with assault and having blade after car 'driven at police'

Police were made aware of a car driving dangerously on Provan Road in the east end at around 5.40pm on Saturday.

Events

8 d. ago 'Incredibly fast' power bank plummets from £200 to £26 in limited time deal

'It's a lifesaver on long car journeys, keeping both of my kids' devices charged up thanks to the USB-C port.'

Economics

1 week ago Mum blasts early prison release of paedophile abuser over fears more kids will be targeted

John Kerr was released was sentenced to 42 months in jail last year.

Events

1 week ago Drumchapel incident: Man charged after pedestrian 'deliberately struck' by car in Glasgow

The man is expected to appear in court on Thursday.

Transport

1 week ago Truck driver charged after 8 family members, including 5 children, killed in fiery ‘chain reaction’ crash

Eight occupants were found dead in the van, and one individual may have been pregnant, coroner says

Events

1 week ago Plans for 'pain free restraints' in jails in wake of Allan Marshall death derailed by overcrowding

The Scottish Prison Service has admitted the brutal death of inmate Allan, 30, in 2015 was unlawful after excessive force was used by officers.

Events

1 week ago The outrageous reason why millions of victims of the car finance scandal may be unable to claim payouts

Millions of car loan customers unwittingly paid commission to car dealership salesmen through higher interest borrowing charges.

Economics

2 w. ago London's green vehicle tax 'will be devastating for capital's car clubs'

TfL is levying the congestion charge on EV cars for the first time in January

Politics

3 w. ago Row over plan to turn Welsh town's car park into a campsite charging campervans £10 a night

A trial scheme for overnight motorhome parking facilities at the Goodwick Moor car park was mooted last year

Economics

3 w. ago Man charged over Marcus's death: Family's agony after British teenager who was jailed for holiday romance in Dubai with girl, 17, dies in crash three months after prison release

Marcus Fakana, 19, tragically died after a car he was a passenger in smashed into another vehicle while it was being tailed by the Metropolitan Police in Tottenham, north London.

Events

3 w. ago Judge remains undecided on treatment plan for man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston

A Los Angeles judge remained undecided in a hearing Friday on treatment plan for a man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston and ramming his car into her home

Events

3 w. ago Hundreds more Scots prisoners to be released early as jails reach crisis point again

The £1 billion replacement for HMP Barlinnie is still years away from completion as Scotland's prison service struggles to deal with the volume of inmates behind bars.

Events

3 w. ago Driver charged after car crashes into house near East Kilbride primary school

The motorist was charged with a road traffic offence in relation to the incident at Burncrooks Avenue.

Events

3 w. ago West Lothian receives £500,000 to install new electric car charging points

The scheme will help develop a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the county and southern Scotland.

Economics