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Mark 'Chopper' Read's deathbed confession reveals true extent of his criminal past
Gun crime
The murderer's reputation was the stuff of gangland legend and, when he was dying of liver cancer in 2013, he finally confessed to four killings in a TV interview
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Monster husband chopped wife into 224 pieces after killing puppy in washing machine
Domestic violence
Nicholas Metson, 28, was jailed for life - with a minimum term of 19 years and 316 days - after he stabbed wife Holly Bramley to death and then chopped her body into more than 200 pieces
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Knifeman 'randomly' slashes four passers-by in horror rampage outside shops
Knife crime
Armed police raced to the scene following reports of a man on the loose with a knife.
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Mum told husband 'I f****** did it' after suffocating her newborn baby boy
Courts
Joanne Sharkey has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility over the death of the newborn more than 25 years ago.
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'XL Bully' attacks two people and dog in Scots town as armed cops race to scene
Dangerous dogs
Officers raced to the Esk Bridge area of Penicuik after the alarm was raised at around 11.30am on Thursday.
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Scotland's gang underworld - Key figures from Daniels, Lyons and Gillespie Brothers
Organised crime
We take a look at the key players in Scotland's underworld.
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Depraved paedophile caged after cops join forces to snare beast
Courts
Steven Pepper, 46, has been jailed for two years and six months for horrendous sexual offences against children.
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'Significant' cannabis cultivation worth up to £300,000 found in Scots flat
Drugs
Police said they were informed that there were drugs at the address in Caledonia Street, Clydebank, at around 11.35am on Monday.
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Scots gran with dementia has £850 stolen after bank card 'goes missing' from home
Police Scotland
Mary Campbell, 83, relies on family, friends and occasionally neighbours to help her live independently.
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Scots sisters 'relieved' as monster dad's bid for 'total freedom' rejected
Justice
Bethany and Nicole Isherwood, from East Lothian, have been told that their father, Derek Alan Beardmore, would remain unable to contact them.
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Teacher had sex with schoolboy after exchanging 'highly sexual' texts
Courts
Judith Evans was sentenced to two years in prison convicted of grooming and abusing a schoolboy
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Dad who punched girl to ground said 'touch my daughter again and I'll kill you'
Courts
The violent incident unfolded when Dean Devonald drove to the seafront and targeted one of a group of girls he believed had been bullying his daughter.
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Doctor thought 'intruder was his son' before he was 'stabbed by fellow surgeon' in his home
Courts
Graeme Perks was blinded by the head torch of a man he thought was wearing a balaclava before he was knifed in the abdomen, leaving him in intensive care for several days.
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Man arrested after Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort vandalised is released
Trump Turnberry
Pro-Palestine scrawls and slogans were etched across the facility near Girvan, in South Ayrshire, overnight on Saturday.
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CCTV captures moment thugs break into Scots zoo in middle of the night
CCTV footage
Police have launched a probe after the incident took place at Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder shortly before 1am on Wednesday.
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Man 'just fishing' caught with £100m worth of cocaine on small boat
Courts
Michael Kelly will be sentenced in May.
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Woman declared dead tells High Court 'I'm alive' after bitter £350,000 inheritance row
Courts
June Ashimola, 55, was declared dead in 2019, but after power of attorney was granted over her £350,000 estate, she appeared in a UK court via video link to say she was still alive
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Ex-Glasgow gun thug swaps life of crime for TV career
Gun crime
In his younger years Rudi Neequaye, 36, lived a life of crime and twice served time for weapon possession.
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Schoolgirl charged with murder as woman found dead after house fire
Fatal Fires
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is also accused of arson with attempt to endanger life.
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Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized from Scots shops after sniffer dogs uncover stash
Police Scotland
Trading Standards officers acquired 225 packs of illegal cigarettes, 30 packs of counterfeit hand rolling tobacco, and 29 illegal vapes from the stores.
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Family devastated by 'needless death' after gangland gunman admits killing Scots dad
Gun crime
John McGregor was shot dead on Westray Street in Milton, Glasgow, at around 7.55pm on August 26 2021.
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Fox hunt probe after huntsman 'punched animal rights activist in face'
Dumfries & Galloway
EXCLUSIVE: Man, 64, charged after confrontation between Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Foxhounds and hunt saboteurs on Saturday.
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Teenager charged with murder of Glasgow schoolboy Amen Teklay
Courts
Amen Teklay died after he was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street in Maryhill, Glasgow, at around 10.30pm on Wednesday, March 5.
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'Lovely' mum-of-four shot dead as neighbours give disturbing theory
Gun crime
The victim, named locally as Joanne Penney, was staying at a flat when a gunman shot her on the doorstep.
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CumbernauldHuge blaze erupts at Cumbernauld industrial estate as six casualties reportedFirefighters are tackling a massive blaze which erupted at the site housing a recycling centre, as black smoke billowed from the inferno.
Huge fire in Cumbernauld LIVE as six in hospital and residents told to stay inside
Cumbernauld
A huge blaze has erupted at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld.
Footage shows sea eagle snatch baby lamb in front of distraught Scots farmer
Wildlife
The species have been reintroduced to Scotland over the past 60 years and are also known as the bald eagle.
Glasgow M8 crash horror as driver high on ketamine sent pedestrian flying 50ft
Courts
David Nicolson got behind the wheel despite taking party drug ketamine and crashed into a stationary van that Ryan Docherty was standing beside.
DPD delivery driver decapitated by gang in cartel-style execution
Courts
The 23-year-old was said to have been decapitated in the brutal attack, and was left to die on the pavement.
EdinburghHenchmen of Edinburgh crime lord 'travel to Dubai to save his empire'Sources have claimed that Richardson's associates have hunted down thugs they believed were involved in a recent shoot and firebombings that rocked the capital.
Man dies after being shot by police at busy railway station
Firearms
A man has died after being shot by police at Milton Keynes railway station today. Officers were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at the busy station
Expert reveals three ways to save on your next car purchase amidst new tax changes
Taxes
With significant changes to car tax coming into effect today (April 1), the experts have revealed three top tips to help buyers save money on their next vehicle purchase
Lorry mounts pavement and ploughs down multiple pedestrians in Boston
Transport
Boston ambulance service said four people were taken to area hospitals with injuries. Two other people were treated at the scene but declined to be taken to the hospital.
Brit who vanished from Spanish airport queue found safe by woman walking on beach
Missing people
Jason Taylor, 36, went missing as he waited for a flight from Alicante airport back to Birmingham on Saturday morning. He was last seen leaving the queue for the easyJet flight back home after a problem with boarding pass.
CumbernauldHuge blaze erupts at Cumbernauld industrial estate as six casualties reportedFirefighters are tackling a massive blaze which erupted at the site housing a recycling centre, as black smoke billowed from the inferno.
Huge fire in Cumbernauld LIVE as six in hospital and residents told to stay inside
Cumbernauld
A huge blaze has erupted at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld.
Footage shows sea eagle snatch baby lamb in front of distraught Scots farmer
Wildlife
The species have been reintroduced to Scotland over the past 60 years and are also known as the bald eagle.
Celtic hero dares Greg Taylor to put 'cojones' to the test and seal THAT transfer to Rangers
Greg Taylor
Brendan Rodgers admits his future is likely to be away from the Hoops as talk over a short move across the city hit the air waves
SPFL braced for new reconstruction row as 10 team Premiership plan floated but insider delivers damning verdict
Scottish Professional Football League
New plans are being discussed that could shake up Scottish football
ParentingSupernanny Jo Frost issues 'wake up call' to parents who use one item at dinnerJo Frost, who is best known for her role as the Supernanny, has issued a stern warning to parents about keeping their phones at the dinner table - and it's a message we could all do with hearing
Henchmen of Edinburgh crime lord 'travel to Dubai to save his empire'
Edinburgh
Sources have claimed that Richardson's associates have hunted down thugs they believed were involved in a recent shoot and firebombings that rocked the capital.
Man dies after being shot by police at busy railway station
Firearms
A man has died after being shot by police at Milton Keynes railway station today. Officers were called to reports of a man carrying a firearm at the busy station
The unseen Daizen Maeda trait Celtic fans aren't talking about enough for Brendan Rodgers' liking – 'It's frightening'
Celtic FC
The Hoops boss spoke at length about his 'absolutely phenomenal player' who continues to impress with each passing game
Expert reveals three ways to save on your next car purchase amidst new tax changes
Taxes
With significant changes to car tax coming into effect today (April 1), the experts have revealed three top tips to help buyers save money on their next vehicle purchase