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Scotland's most dangerous areas in 2026 named as place with 'startling figures' tops list
It has seen "soaring" rates of serious assault and other crimes.
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"Coming face to face with mum's killer was hardest moment" Son of murdered mum speaks as family leave Greece
"This is not the ending we hoped for. We received a conviction. We received vindication. But justice has still not been fully served."
"She's finally free" Jean Hanlon's son speaks out after murderer's conviction 17 years on
Jean, from Dumfries, was found in the water off Crete’s Heraklion on March 13, 2009, and her family have been fighting for justice ever since.
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Criminal Record: Scots mum murdered in Crete and far-right blackshirt protests
Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.
Man jailed for 10 years for murder of Scottish mum on Greek island as sons breakdown in tears
The body of Jean Hanlon, from Dumfries, was found in the water off Crete’s Heraklion in 2009.
Greek man found guilty of murdering Scots mum Jean Hanlon in Crete 17 years ago
Authorities on the island initially ruled Jean Hanlon's death an accidental drowning, but her family suspected foul play
Commonwealth Games baton arrives at Dumfries House, as countdown to Glasgow showpiece begins
The event brought together the local community to take a group photo and celebrate the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be taking place later this month in Glasgow.
Teacher accused of having sex with pupil and threatening to send intimate images to others
The teacher is also alleged to have made sexual comments on social media to other pupils between 2019 and 2020
Heroin worth £1.3m recovered from car transporter stopped on M74 near Lockerbie
A 39-year-old man has been charged in connection with the discovery
Man charged after woman sexually assaulted on road in Dumfries and Galloway
The 30-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on Dumfries Road in Lockerbie on Saturday evening
Man airlifted to hospital after Kirkcudbright ‘stabbing’ and suspect charged
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after the attack in Kirkcudbright
Manhunt launched after woman sexually assaulted on Lockerbie road
A 30-year-old woman was attacked while walking in Lockerbie
Driver, 26, airlifted to hospital following one-car crash in Galloway
A 26-year-old man, who was the only occupant of the car, was taken by air ambulance to hospital
Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli to stand trial accused of rape and sexual offences
The comedian faces 20 charges involving five women between 2006 and 2022.
Scots in 32 areas to soak in rain and 'large hail' as yellow thunderstorm warning issued
While temperatures soar today, heavy downpours are also on the horizon.
How clues to Scottish mum's murder in Greece lie within her diary
The family of the mum-of-three, from Dumfries, have hit more heartache in their 17-year fight for justice after her murder trial was postponed at the eleventh hour this week.
Fresh heartache for family of mum found dead in Greek harbour as murder trial postponed
The body of Jean Hanlon, from Dumfries, was found in the water in Crete’s Heraklion on March 13, 2009, four days after she disappeared during a night out.
Peter Murrell and trans killer Alex Stewart could share jail cell at HMP Dumfries
"They could perhaps have a discussion about why Nicola Sturgeon was so set on Stewart remaining in a women’s prison."
Former SNP candidate and Tory defector lands top role with Reform UK at Holyrood
EXCLUSIVE: Joe McGurk joined Reform after stints in the SNP and the Conservatives.
Why is my hay fever so bad? What you need to know as pollen levels soar
As temperatures rise this week, pollen levels are set to become more of a nuisance for hay fever sufferers.