No criminal proceedings over Trump paraglider protest
Two men reported to prosecutors after a paragliding protest during Donald Trump’s stay at Turnberry will face no criminal proceedings.
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Charge against Aberdeen sheriff accused of sexual misconduct dropped
An Aberdeen sheriff who was charged after an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct will not face criminal proceedings, the Crown Office has said.
Police helicopter crash inquiry hears emotional tributes from victims’ families
Moving tributes from relatives of the victims of a police helicopter crash have been heard on the first day of a fatal accident inquiry (FAI).
Inquiry into Clutha pub helicopter crash opens
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into a police helicopter crash that claimed the lives of 10 people has opened.
Inquiry into Clutha pub helicopter crash set to open
The fatal accident inquiry into a police helicopter crash which claimed 10 lives will open on Monday.
Crown rejects presumption against prosecution of parents in smacking ban laws
Proposed laws to ban the smacking of children should not include a presumption against prosecution for parents, MSPs have been told.
No sign of criminal case after fatal Super Puma crash
There should be no criminal proceedings relating to the 2009 Super Puma helicopter crash, the Crown Office has said.
Woman who embezzled £360,000 from charity given confiscation order
A woman who embezzled a six-figure sum from a charity has been ordered to pay back more than £175,000 in ill-gotten gains.
Retired Stasi agents questioned over Lockerbie bombing – reports
Prosecutors in Scotland are reportedly investigating retired Stasi agents over the Lockerbie bombing.
Aberdeen sheriff suspended as police launch investigation into sexual misconduct claims
An Aberdeen sheriff has been suspended after police launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct made against him.
Sexual orientation-based hate crimes more than triple in Aberdeen
Hate crimes based on sexual orientation have more than tripled in Aberdeen during the past eight years.
Aberdeen man in court charged with attempted murder
An Aberdeen man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident which left another man seriously injured.
Sister appeals for help to track down killer of Aberdeen woman Brenda Page 40 years after murder
The sister of a woman murdered in Aberdeen 40 years ago has appealed for anyone who may be able to help to come forward and speak to police.
Bid to increase prison sentence of Aberdeen child rapist rejected by appeal judges
A bid by prosecutors to increase the prison sentence of a child rapist who preyed on young girls three decades ago was rejected by appeal judges.
No criminal proceedings after gun used to relight flare on North Sea platform
The Crown Office has confirmed that no criminal proceedings are being brought after a gun was used to relight a flare on a North Sea platform.
Man in court after cocaine worth £11,000 recovered in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a drugs seizure worth £11,000.
Man, 31, in court after drugs worth £62,000 seized in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a city centre drugs seizure worth £62,000.
Man, 22, in court after £380,000 of cannabis found in north-east
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a cannabis seizure worth almost £400,000.
Human remains found in fishing vessel raised from seabed
Human remains have been found in a fishing vessel raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two fishermen.
Human remains found in fishing vessel raised from seabed
Human remains have been found in a fishing vessel raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two fishermen.
Human remains found in fishing vessel raised from seabed
Human remains have been found in a fishing vessel raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two fishermen.
Two people reported to procurator fiscal over alleged North-east puppy farm
Two people have been reported to the procurator fiscal after almost 90 dogs were seized from an alleged puppy farm in Aberdeenshire.
North-east police dog handler reported over crash
A police dog handler has been reported to the Crown Office in connection with a crash.
Prosecutors to consider new report into oil leak on North Sea platform
A report into a North Sea oil spill has been sent to prosecutors for consideration.
Baby ashes scandal: Prosecutors to pore over report to look for criminality
The Crown Office is examining the Scottish Government's report into the baby ashes scandal.
Aberdeen forensics expert delivers first report into missing girl case
A NORTH-EAST forensic soil scientist is expected to meet top prosecutors to discuss an infamous missing schoolgirl case.