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Conditions at the custody unit in Perth Sheriff Court require “urgent investment”, according to prison inspectors.

Prisoners would be sent to jails overseas under “common-sense” plans unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives. The proposals – contained in the party’s manifesto, which is published today – would spell the end of the “reckless” early-release schemes introduced

A viral video has captured a woman's impressive escape from police custody through the cracked window of a police car. Footage shared by FOX 2 Detroit shows Kendra Aney first poking her head from the backseat window before carefully manoeuvring her whole body through it – remarkably landing on

MJC LAW has welcomed two new team members and celebrated two internal promotions. Kellie Marshall joined the firm on 23 March 2026 as a newly qualified solicitor, bringing with her a strong foundation in working with clients in sensitive and often complex situations.

Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has promoted Emma Donaldson, former senior associate in its private client team, to a director of the firm. Following qualification as a solicitor in 2007, Ms Donaldson has focused on working for individuals and families in private client matters. She has extensive experi

Continued success at Thompsons Solicitors Scotland has been underlined by a series of new promotions at the firm.

TLT has promoted three lawyers to partner in Glasgow. The newly promoted partners are Fiona Armour and Barbara Mayne, both in investment and asset management; and Katherine Doran, projects infrastructure and construction.

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Macleod & MacCallum has announced the promotion of senior associate Aidan Grant to director. Mr Grant joined the company as a trainee solicitor in 2016 and has become a key member of their residential conveyancing team. 

Blackadders LLP has announced a record number of promotions across both its business services and private client teams in Scotland. The internal promotions include lawyers based in the firm’s Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. Ian Angus has been promoted to partner in the rural l

The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has secured two separate four-figure sums in connection with a consumer dispute.  Prior to ALP’s engagement in the matter, the client had purchased an unfit vehicle and attempted to resolve the matter independently. ALP engaged in correspondence with the opp

A pensioner who impersonated her husband’s voice to embezzle thousands of pounds as part of a mortgage and pension fraud has been sentenced. Karen Lawrence, 66, previously pleaded guilty at Ayr Sheriff Court to forming a fraudulent scheme to swindle her husband John out of almost £100,00

Hero Media & Entertainment Ltd has announced the acquisition of Dundee Press Agency Ltd and E News Now Ltd, which publish a portfolio of established digital news brands and live events, to form the foundation of the company’s media network. The transaction includes a number of specialist t

Burness Paull has promoted five of its lawyers to partner. The newly appointed partners are Jo McLean (technology and commercial), Fiona Carlin (restructuring and insolvency), Kirstin Beattie (construction and projects), Lisa Byars (employment), and Stuart Gardiner (real estate).

Four new members have been appointed to the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission Board. Gerrard (Ged) Bell joins as a lay member. Denise Emslie and Inonge Siluka will also join as lay members on 31 January 2027, along with Shareen Gault who joins as a lawyer member.