Family of Peterhead prison siege ringleader say he was treated inhumanely while dying

The family of a subpostmistress who was falsely accused of embezzling Post Office funds have won a fight to clear her name, 15 years after she was convicted. Caren Lorimer pleaded guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in 2009 to one charge of embezzlement from the town’s New Farm Loch Post Office, where she had worked for 17 years.

A Scots prisoner has died in jail while serving a 22-year sentence for historic sexual offences. Alex Daly died at HMP Addiewell, in West Lothian, last week.

An American woman has sparked outrage from Gordon Ramsay after she shared a video on how to make 'traditional' British fish and chips - using a microwave.

The crisis in Scotland’s prison service is worsening with an increase in riot-style incidents, a lack of staff and too many inmates.

Very few people need reminding that the Prince and Princess of Wales' romance began when they were both studying at St Andrews University in Scotland. However, the future couple had a very near miss the year before they enrolled as they both undertook gap years which saw them almost cross paths.

A crashed car lay ­undiscovered for days with two people inside after an “organisational failure” in police call handling, a fatal accident inquiry has found.

Over the years, a number of royal family members have gotten married in both private and very public ceremonies broadcast around the world. Various British royal family members wed people without royal status, and though regularly in the public eye, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are just two of the many spouses who married into the family. Below are some of the spouses who married into the British royal family and a deeper look into their relationships.

A child rapist who died while in custody was found to have not been provided proper healthcare towards the end of his life.

A brave toddler is finally home with his family after spending his entire life in hospital.

Edinburgh's Craigmillar Castle, a filming location for the popular series Outlander was crowned the city's top 'hidden gem' according to a study by Bokun, part of the Tripadvisor family.

Anas Sarwar has been accused of "hypocrisy" after he admitted not every member of staff at his family's business was being paid the Living Wage.

A callous finance worker who claimed her dying boss gave her permission to take company cash has been convicted of stealing £75,000.

A family has spoken out about their mum's heartbreaking death.

A Scots Palestinian NHS doctor has raised more than £100,000 to rescue his family members from Gaza but most of them have been unable to leave due to Israel taking control of the Gaza side of the crossing.

Emma Caldwell’s killer Iain Packer has befriended a depraved fellow sex attacker behind bars who was jailed for raping a pensioner.

The Duke of Edinburgh has expressed that the wave of support following his mother, Queen Elizabeth II's passing, was "overwhelming".

Super Gran, has died aged 98.The show, which ran from 1985 to 1987, tells the story about an elderly grandmother who acquires superpowers after being struck by a magic ray. Granny Smith, who is usually accompanied by her grandson Willard, uses her powers to protect the residents of the fictional town Chisleton.Super Gran also featured guest appearances from various actors including footballer George Best, comedian and writer Spike Milligan, darts player Eric Bristow and actor Roy Kinnear.

Beloved Super Gran star Gudrun Ure has tragically died at the age of 98, according to reports.

Police are investigating a funeral home after claims a woman was given ashes of a ‘complete stranger’ instead of her mum in a horrifying mix-up.

The late Queen's cherished local butcher in Scotland, who served her just days before her passing, has been stripped of his royal honour.