Rape sentencing guidelines approved by High Court
New national sentencing guidelines for rape have been formally approved by the High Court in Edinburgh.
Woman tells court her life was ‘totally ruined’ after being run over by bus in Glasgow
A woman broke down in court as she described losing her leg after being run over by a bus in Glasgow city centre.
Murderer gets extended prison term for rape
A murderer who raped a woman in a laundry room has had his prison term extended by four years.
Johnstone care home manager jailed for nine and a half years after targeting vulnerable girl
A former care worker who raped a girl from a children’s home where he was a manager has been jailed for nine and a half years.
Man admits causing death of Paisley granddad Jim Paterson in high-speed drink-drive crash
A drunk driver who hit and killed a Paisley grandfather while driving at 91 miles per hour has admitted causing his death.
Linwood man admits role in £12m money laundering operation
A man is facing a lengthy jail term for his vital role in a £12 million dirty money operation.
Johnstone care home manager found guilty of raping girl in his care
A man has been convicted of raping a girl who was in his care at a children’s home in Johnstone.
Newton Mearns man found with explosives and Nazi material ordered to State Hospital
A man caught with far-right material and explosives had previously searched for Nicola Sturgeon’s addresses on the internet.
Renfrew man found guilty of killing in fatal knife attack
A convicted thug has been found guilty of killing a man in a brutal knife attack.
Man stored gun to cancel £5k debt
A man who agreed to store a gun to cancel out a £5,000 debt has been jailed for five years.