Police and air ambulance race to Clackmannanshire Bridge

sex-trafficking gang which lured vulnerable women to Scotland was busted yesterday following police raids. In the 10-month Operation Fasthold, police identified and closed a dozen brothels run by the ruthless traffickers.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA crash involving one vehicle has led to the A77 being closed this evening.Police have closed off the northbound carriageway following the accident at the Bellfield Interchange, Kilmarnock.Huge tailbacks have been reported on the road and police are asking motorists to avoid the area.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergencies services are currently in attendance at a crash involving one

baby daughter by shaking her twice when she woke him with her crying. Evil Joseph Ray was today jailed for seven years for the fatal attack on tiny Ava Ray at a flat in Prestonpans, East Lothian.

Scottish Conservative leader insisted he was "in it to win it" when asked if he had any chance of ousting Nicola Sturgeon in May 2021.

Police are investigating reports of a gun incident in Lanarkshire.Emergency services were called to reports of an incident involving a firearm on Marnoch Drive, Glenboig, around 4.05pm on Saturday November 21.Investigations are still ongoing to determine the nature of the incident.Pictures from the scene showed police tape of the street while they investigated.It is unclear at the stage if anyone has been injured.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are in attendance at the Marnoch

M8 road crash has been identified as a 43-year-old man. The family of the man, who is from the west of Scotland, have been informed of his death after he died at the scene of the crash around 8.45pm on Thursday November 19.

Emma Thompson and husband Greg Wise couldn’t be prouder of their “remarkable" adopted son who has landed a job in the police after escaping a war zone.The couple gave child soldier Tindyebwa Agaba a new life in Britain after he witnessed unimaginable horror in his native Rwanda.The 33-year-old is a now proud humanitarian who has just landed a prized job with a specialist arm of the Metropolitan Police, helping refugees just like him.Emma, 61, daughter of Scottish actress Phyllida Ann Law and

Scottish Tory leader said he had been in touch with the Prime Minister following his damaging exchange with Tory MPs from the north of England this week. Ross and other Scottish Tories were left furious when Johnson was caught out telling MPs on a zoom call that devolution had been Tony Blair's "biggest mistake".In a BBC interview Ross said: "Yes, I’ve been in touch with the Prime Minister this week, but don’t share what we  discuss.

police search. David Clark was last spotted in the Ralston area of Paisley at around 5.30pm on Wednesday, 18 November, 2020.

Police have hailed the brave victim of a twisted Scots sex beast who tried to rape a vulnerable woman  just days after being released from prison. Revolting William Belk was caged for life at the High Court in Edinburgh after carrying out a horrific sexual assault on a 47-year-old who has learning difficulties.

Covid lockdown driving rules. In a statement this afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs also urged people to continue to play their part in stopping the virus from spreading.

Police Scotland out of court.Lawyers acting for David Whitehouse and Paul Clark told judge Lord Tyre on Wednesday that they’re no longer suing the Chief Constable.The two business experts launched a £20.8 million compensation claim against the police and prosecutors over their arrests in a “unlawful” criminal probe at the Glasgow club.Lawyers acting for the Crown Office previously admitted the two men were the subject of a “malicious” prosecution.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been

Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister claimed devolution was a "disaster" in Scotland.

police investigation. Nadia Devine was last seen in the Grant Street area of Inverness at around 2.15pm on Sunday.

missing Scots pensioner who vanished from his Inverurie home. Ronald Watson was last seen in the Kellands Road area of the town at around 1.15pm on Saturday, November 14.

Clackmannanshire has been officially named by Police Scotland. Margaret Johnstone tragically lost her life after being struck by the refuse vehicle on Alloa High Street at around 3pm on Friday.

police failed to respond to her frantic 999 calls during a terrifying home invasion – then told her the crime wasn’t worth investigating.Singer Stephanie Cheape, 25, feared for her life as two men tried to gain entry to her cottage while she was inside last weekend.The thugs tried to break in through her bedroom window despite knowing she was at home and activating a burglar alarm and security lights.They even watched her call the police, which she did four times in 50 minutes.Stephanie, who

Tom Rogic's "outstanding" form since his reintroduction to the Parkhead fold. The Australian midfielder reminded fans what he can do in an impressive cameo against AC Milan before making his first start of the season in the Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen at the start of this month.

Police are appealing for information after a woman died after being hit by a bin lorry. The pedestrian, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene following the horror incident in Clackmannanshire yesterday afternoon.

Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 30-year-old woman from Argyll.Roxanne McCrae was last seen around 5.30pm on Thursday, 12 November 2020 at home in Lochgilphead.Her family are said to be worried and are appealing for anyone with information or for Roxanne herself to get in contact.She is described as white, around 5’ 5” tall, with a slim to skinny build, pale complexion and has black shoulder length hair which is usually worn on a pony tail.She has