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Police confirm 2 legally-owned XL Bully dogs ‘euthanised’ by owner attack that left 69-year-old woman with ‘serious… Northern Times, Scotland15:28
Police Scotland issue terror charge for man 'wearing pro-Palestine Action T-shirt' The National, Scotland15:23
Former member of police staff pleads guilty to data offences Police Scotland (Press Release)19:23
Appeal following fatal road crash near Dumfries Police Scotland (Press Release)15:44
Appeal to trace 54-year-old man missing from Livingston Police Scotland (Press Release)11:40
Further appeal to trace missing man from Livingston Police Scotland (Press Release)18:07
Woman assaulted and French bulldog stolen in Highlands home robbery Daily Record15:24

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

Edinburgh road remains closed as police respond to 'concern' report The Scottish Herald12:26

In the last 6 hours

Uniformed police pulled from Glasgow Pride over 'impartiality' concerns The National, Scotland11:37

Earlier today

Ex-cop Peter Bleksley slams Police Scotland over unsolved murder of Alistair Wilson Daily Record05:01

Police Scotland bring down crime lords thanks to EncroChat Daily Record05:01

Yesterday

Now Police Scotland chiefs say no uniformed officers to take part in Pride march MailOnline22:27 18-Jul-25

Police Scotland vow to make changes after death of tragic cop dog Zara Daily Record20:32 18-Jul-25

Former member of police staff pleads guilty to data offences Police Scotland (Press Release)19:23 18-Jul-25

Finances 'a factor' in decision to euthanise police dog hit by car STV18:17 18-Jul-25

Update following the death of Police Dog Zara Police Scotland (Press Release)16:51 18-Jul-25

Man, 32, taken to hospital following serious assault in Denny area The Falkirk Herald16:50 18-Jul-25

Scottish public urged to be vigilant against spiking ahead of summer events Institute of Licensing15:18 18-Jul-25

Police Scotland refuse to ban on-duty officers from taking part in Pride marches despite court… Scottish Daily Express15:10 18-Jul-25

Revealed: Which area is the 'most dangerous' in Inverclyde? Greenock Telegraph, Scotland12:03 18-Jul-25

Police chiefs and SNP leave us short-changed Edinburgh Evening News07:01 18-Jul-25

Police Scotland deletes more than 100,000 recorded calls BBC06:20 18-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

Woman rescued from waterfalls at Loch Lomond sparking emergency response The National, Scotland19:48 17-Jul-25

Police Scotland issue terror charge for man with 'Palestine Action poster in window' The National, Scotland19:12 17-Jul-25

Police Scotland requests extra officers from across UK to help with Donald Trump's upcoming visit LBC News17:46 17-Jul-25

Police Scotland requests extra officers from across UK to support upcoming Donald Trump visit Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:51 17-Jul-25

Appeal following fatal road crash near Dumfries Police Scotland (Press Release)15:44 17-Jul-25

Police Scotland requests extra officers from across UK to support upcoming Trump visit Sky News15:44 17-Jul-25

Road re-opens after two-vehicle crash as motorists asked to avoid area Ardrossan Herald19:23 16-Jul-25

Police confirm 2 legally-owned XL Bully dogs ‘euthanised’ by owner attack that left 69-year-old woman with ‘serious… Northern Times, Scotland15:28 16-Jul-25

Police Scotland appeal after 'disruptive passenger' causes disturbance on Glasgow-bound flight The Scotsman14:05 16-Jul-25

Orange Order accuses Scottish Government and Police Scotland of treating Protestants… Scottish Daily Express12:39 16-Jul-25

Scotland launches anti-spiking campaign The Drinks Business11:47 16-Jul-25

Police Scotland takes no action over employee who compared thousands of Scots to Nazis in… Scottish Daily Express11:27 16-Jul-25

No disciplinary action after controversial police file linked gender critics to the Nazis MailOnline20:40 15-Jul-25

Further appeal to trace missing man from Livingston Police Scotland (Press Release)18:07 15-Jul-25

Appeal to trace 54-year-old man missing from Livingston Police Scotland (Press Release)11:40 15-Jul-25

Police Scotland rolls out summer campaign to combat street disorder and youth drinking Scottish Grocer10:10 15-Jul-25

Edinburgh police search for man amid serious assault investigation Edinburgh Live19:01 14-Jul-25

Police Scotland charge seven people over alleged hate crime at St Mirren vs Aberdeen game The Scotsman16:12 14-Jul-25

Midlothian Council seize illegal tobacco products from Dalkeith retailer Midlothian View14:56 14-Jul-25

Two new Aberdeen police hubs open after four stations close Aberdeen Live13:08 14-Jul-25

First of two new police hubs operational in Aberdeen Police Scotland (Press Release)12:04 14-Jul-25

Architect reports Glasgow City Council to police over tenement collapse Scottish Housing News10:56 14-Jul-25

Police investigating alleged sexual assault at Trnsmt as number of arrests revealed The National, Scotland10:36 14-Jul-25

Nineteen arrests at Trnsmt as police probe sexual assault and other crimes Scottish Daily Express10:02 14-Jul-25

Aberdeen Airport increases police presence in crackdown on drink driving holidaymakers Aberdeen Live09:13 14-Jul-25

Police Scotland launches Operation Safe Landing at Aberdeen International Airport to combat drink-driving holidaymakers Police Scotland (Press Release)07:18 14-Jul-25

The Dangers of Spiking The Orkney News07:16 14-Jul-25

Woman assaulted and French bulldog stolen in Highlands home robbery Daily Record15:24 13-Jul-25

Man faces terror charge at Trnsmt 'after wearing Palestine Action t-shirt' Daily Record16:40 12-Jul-25

Police Scotland issue terror charge for man 'wearing pro-Palestine Action T-shirt' The National, Scotland15:23 12-Jul-25

In the last month

Cumnock and Doon Valley crime statistics revealed for 2024 Cumnock Chronicle22:52 11-Jul-25

New campaign warns of drink spiking dangers – how to stay safe this summer Clydebank Post20:59 11-Jul-25

Cole Cooper: Body found in Banknock formally identified as missing teen; police treat death as… National World15:46 11-Jul-25

Police Scotland column: Avoid anti-social behaviour this summer Peeblesshire News, Scotland14:48 11-Jul-25

Linwood: Man and woman investigated after two dogs left to die in hot car in Paisley National World14:35 11-Jul-25

Zambia Police and Police Scotland Roll Out Nationwide GBV Awareness Campaign LusakaTimes.com03:21 11-Jul-25

Starmer ‘accepts invite’ to visit Trump during expected trip to Scotland Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:33 11-Jul-25

Starmer ‘accepts invite’ to visit Trump during expected Scotland trip The Independent00:25 11-Jul-25

Police Scotland ready for President Donald Trump’s visit to Aberdeenshire The Press and Journal20:40 10-Jul-25

Police Scotland can deal with Trump visit, says chief BBC17:29 10-Jul-25

Police Scotland to seek government help with Donald Trump visit costs The National, Scotland16:52 10-Jul-25

Latest recruits swear new duty of candour to strengthen standards of professional behaviour Police Scotland (Press Release)16:15 10-Jul-25

Police Scotland to seek Government help with ‘considerable’ costs of Trump visit Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:03 10-Jul-25

Updated: Borderers urged to check sheds as ‘concerns grow’ for missing woman Border Telegraph14:30 10-Jul-25

Inspectors criticise Police Scotland over detainee care at custody centres Scottish Legal News09:31 10-Jul-25

Police Scotland assess claim officers 'hospitalised 63-year-old Palestine activist' The National, Scotland22:01 9-Jul-25

Donald Trump could visit UK 'later this month' as police prepare for chaos The Mirror14:58 9-Jul-25

Scottish police preparing for possible Trump visit to Scotland this month Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:45 9-Jul-25

Donald Trump preparing to visit UK in coming weeks Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:37 9-Jul-25

Police Scotland making preparations for Trump visit ‘later this month’ Evening Standard14:33 9-Jul-25

Donald Trump to visit Scotland in 'matter of weeks' with '5000 officers drafted' The National, Scotland14:22 9-Jul-25

Major East Lothian manhunt after 'serious sexual assault' next to river Edinburgh Live13:43 9-Jul-25

Road blocks, extra CCTV and anti-terror cops drafted in: Police lift lid on operation to keep Tall Ships festival safe The Press and Journal12:03 9-Jul-25

Moment sniffer dog scoured Kneecap's dressing room ahead of sold-out Glasgow gig Glasgow Evening Times11:54 9-Jul-25

Council office shut while police probe unexplained death BBC11:50 9-Jul-25

‘Lack of pace’ by Police Scotland in addressing custody concerns Police Professional08:38 9-Jul-25

Major motorway closed as Police Scotland tell drivers to find 'alternative route' Scottish Daily Express08:36 9-Jul-25

Inspectors raise concerns over detainee care in police custody centres STV07:35 9-Jul-25

This is why we should raise more than an eyebrow at the state of Police Scotland The Scottish Herald07:02 9-Jul-25

Police Scotland 'lack pace' in making 'vital improvements' in how it supports detainees' care Police Oracle00:11 9-Jul-25

East Lothian wind farm has £50,000 worth of copper cable stolen as police probe theft Edinburgh Live19:15 8-Jul-25

Police Scotland share statement ahead of Kneecap Glasgow gig after being dropped by TRNSMT NME12:24 8-Jul-25

Police Scotland issue update on 'proportionate policing plan' ahead of Kneecap's Glasgow gig Music-News.com11:54 8-Jul-25

Glasgow police announce 'plan' ahead of Kneecap’s gig days before Trnsmt Glasgow Live11:39 8-Jul-25

Police appeal for information on paddleboard found near Stac Pollaidh after owner could not be traced Ross-shire Journal, Scotland10:01 8-Jul-25

Kneecap gig sees Glasgow police form 'proportionate and considered' plan Irish Mirror09:51 8-Jul-25

Police Scotland issue statement ahead of Kneecap's Glasgow O2 Academy gig The Mirror09:32 8-Jul-25

Police Scotland issues statement ahead of Kneecap Glasgow gig after Trnsmt slot cancelled The Scotsman07:44 8-Jul-25

Police have ‘proportionate and considered’ plan ahead of Glasgow Kneecap gig The Scottish Herald07:16 8-Jul-25

Kneecap's Glasgow show sees 'proportionate' police plan RTE06:50 8-Jul-25

Police say they have ‘proportionate and considered’ plan ahead of Kneecap gig in Glasgow LBC News06:37 8-Jul-25

Police warn against sharing ‘misinformation’ over death of Dundee scientist Evening Standard18:21 7-Jul-25

Police Scotland and partners launch Operation Ballaton to keep Loch Lomond safe this summer Police Scotland (Press Release)16:06 7-Jul-25

Police Scotland statement following the death of Dr Fortune Gomo Police Scotland (Press Release)16:06 7-Jul-25

Police increase patrols in and around Falkirk as school summer holidays continue The Falkirk Herald11:41 7-Jul-25

Owner of paddleboard found north of Ullapool asked to ‘urgently’ contact police Ross-shire Journal, Scotland11:08 7-Jul-25

Appeal to trace Jonathan Parsons missing from Huntly Police Scotland (Press Release)10:40 7-Jul-25

Appeal for information following death of man in Ayr Police Scotland (Press Release)13:46 6-Jul-25

Appeal to trace 15-year-old girl reported missing from Stonehaven Police Scotland (Press Release)04:59 5-Jul-25

The 49-year riddle of missing boy, 3, that continues to baffle Scottish police Scottish Daily Express13:57 4-Jul-25

Police Scotland appeal as two 'in critical condition' after bus and car A82 crash The Scotsman11:50 4-Jul-25

Police Scotland safeguards vulnerable people during intensification week targeting County Lines drug dealers Police Scotland (Press Release)10:17 4-Jul-25

Dozens reported to Procurator Fiscal for retail crime offences in West Lothian Police Scotland (Press Release)09:47 4-Jul-25

Urgent appeal for information after West Lothian woman goes missing Edinburgh Live18:45 3-Jul-25

Probe into wildfires launched as 'large areas' left badly affected The Scottish Herald21:09 2-Jul-25

Scottish police and fire service launch joint investigation after wildfires leave 'large areas' … The Scotsman16:20 2-Jul-25

Domestic abuser police officer threatened to stab partner and set mum's home on fire Daily Record15:40 2-Jul-25

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray Inverness Courier, Scotland14:51 2-Jul-25

Joint investigation launched following wildfires Police Scotland (Press Release)14:31 2-Jul-25

Russian regime mocks SNP Scotland's gender madness with 'transgender centaurs' jibe Scottish Daily Express13:33 2-Jul-25

Retail Crime Taskforce meeting at Dalmarnock to agree priorities for tackling offences across Scotland Police Scotland (Press Release)12:18 2-Jul-25

Police uncover largest known cannabis cultivation in Scotland worth £12m Police Professional11:09 2-Jul-25

Campaign warns of cost of buying minors’ booze The Falkirk Herald07:33 2-Jul-25

Police Scotland begins summer crackdown on drink driving DRAM Magazine15:19 1-Jul-25

Human leg found on Scotland beach 'belongs to Co Down body' - no foul play suspected News Letter11:53 1-Jul-25

Police name 15-year-old boy who died at Lochore Meadows over weekend Central Fife Times18:26 30-Jun-25

Growing mental health crisis among Scottish police officers, Labour warns Police Oracle14:00 30-Jun-25

Interview: Essential air support for frontline policing across Scotland AirMed&Rescue13:15 30-Jun-25

Ayrshire crime: Man, 33, charged over alleged ‘attempted murder’, say Police Scotland The Scotsman10:11 30-Jun-25

Glasgow police warn of jail sentence over buying minors alcohol in new campaign Glasgow Live06:50 30-Jun-25

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