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Former SNP MP rapped for false 'John Swinney support' claim amid Holyrood battle

A FORMER SNP MP has been reprimanded for falsely claiming he had been endorsed to run as an MSP by John Swinney.

The National (Scotland)

Judge appointed to Emma Caldwell inquiry as family hope for closure

The mother of Emma Caldwell has said her family have “waited a long time” for closure, after a judge was appointed to chair the inquiry into…

The National (Scotland)

‘We’ve waited a long time’ – Emma Caldwell’s mother as inquiry judge confirmed

The family hope Lord Scott KC will shine a ‘glaring spotlight’ on the actions of police and prosecutors in the murder investigation.

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Judge appointed to chair Emma Caldwell inquiry

Lord Scott KC will head the probe into the investigation into the 27-year-old’s murder in 2005.

Evening Standard

Douglas Ross threatened with expulsion amid row over 'shushing SNP minister'

DOUGLAS Ross was told off by the Presiding Officer multiple times for shouting and appearing to shush a Scottish minister ...

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Progress made in bringing Galloway wildfire under control

Helicopters have been used to ‘water-bomb’ the blaze.

Evening Standard

Helicopters 'water-bomb' wildfire as emergency government meeting called

FIREFIGHTERS remain at the scene of a wildfire which has been burning since Thursday, although progress has been made in bringing it under control…

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Families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay to meet prison service chiefs

The two died within months of each other in 2018 at Polmont.

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Constance vows ‘lasting change’ after suicides at Polmont YOI

The Scottish Justice Secretary said she expects work to be ‘delivered at pace’ after the separate deaths in 2018 of Katie Allan and William Brown.

Evening Standard

We are fed up of apologies, say family of young woman who died in Polmont YOI

Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, took their own lives within months of each other in 2018 at the facility.

Evening Standard

Families of Katie Allan and William Brown to meet Constance ahead of speech

The families’ lawyer Aamer Anwar called for a change to a ‘lack of accountability’ across the Scottish Prison Service.

Evening Standard

Suicide prevention scheme launched in wake of Polmont deaths

THE Scottish Prison Service has apologised to the families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, who took their own lives in Polmont Young…

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Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

SPS also committed to pilot ‘signs of life’ suicide prevention/monitoring technology in Polmont, with a report due by January 17 2026.

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SNP interim chief executive to stay on permanently

The SNP has appointed interim chief executive Carol Beattie to the job permanently, the party announced

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Replacing Barlinnie prison will cost £1 billion, Scottish Government confirms

A NEW prison to replace Glasgow’s 143-year-old HMP Barlinnie has been approved – and will cost around £1 billion ...

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Justice Secretary rejects calls for prosecutions timescales amid Operation Branchform

SCOTLAND'S Justice Secretary has rejected calls to introduce mandatory timescales for charging and prosecuting people in the wake of the Operation…

Evening Standard

Weather warning issued for ice days after Storm Eowyn

Almost 400 people are still without power, six days after high winds caused widespread disruption.

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Investigation launched after hospital generator failed during Storm Eowyn

An investigation is being carried out after a hospital was left running on battery power when its back-up generator “failed” during a power…

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Hospital generator failure probed after Eowyn caused power cut

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said an investigation was being held into what happened at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

Evening Standard

Thousands still without power after damage caused by Storm Eowyn

More than 180,000 Scottish homes had lost power at the peak of the storm at the weekend.

The National (Scotland)

A quarter of rail services to be shut on Tuesday amid Storm Eowyn disruption

Around a quarter of rail services will be suspended on Tuesday as Scotland continues to feel the impact of Storm Eowyn.

Evening Standard

Constance pledges ‘systemic response’ over deaths at Polmont YOI

The Scottish Justice Secretary made the commitment as she responded to a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of William Brown and Katie Allan.

The National (Scotland)

Justice Secretary in emotional apology to families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay

JUSTICE Secretary Angela Constance gave an emotional apology to the families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay as she told MSPs the state accepted…

Evening Standard

Families of pair who died at Polmont YOI to meet First Minister

Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, took their own lives at the facility within months of each other in 2018.

Evening Standard

New top judge must not ‘stand in way’ of justice for Emma, says Caldwell family

Emma Caldwell was murdered in 2005 by serial rapist Iain Packer, who was not convicted until almost two decades later.

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