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There are delays of almost 90 minutes on the A720 City Bypass and knock-on delays on the M8 following a crash near Clovenstone.

Everything we know so far about Edinburgh City Bypass crash

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Breaking Woman dead and man arrested after Edinburgh City Bypass incident

Edinburgh City Bypass has reopened to traffic following a closure of both lanes for more than 17 hours after a crash last night.

Edinburgh City Bypass: Man arrested following death of woman on road

A police investigation is under way on two residential roads in the southside of Glasgow. (Picture: Police Scotland)

Glasgow streets sealed off by police after incident near school

Edinburgh City Bypass closure leaves drivers facing severe delays

A man holds a candle as he stands at the main square in Krakow following the mass shooting on Sunday

Scottish man among six killed in Krakow shooting

Police arrested the men in connection with a series of break ins at supermarkets and golf courses (Picture: Police Scotland)

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Emergency services at the scene on Hyndland Road, Glasgow, after a car struck a number of pedestrians.

Four children injured after car strikes pedestrians on Glasgow street

Police Scotland have issued a response.

Police issue response after schools evacuated due to 'hoax' messages

The scene of the accident on Hyndland Road

Hyndland Road reopens after crash leaves seven in hospital

Emergency services at the scene on Hyndland Road, Glasgow, after a car struck a number of pedestrians

Seven in hospital after car mounts pavement in Glasgow crash

Mohamed Al Fayed

Woman 'was trafficked to the Highlands and assaulted by Fayed brother'

Police formed a cordon outside Hilton Garden Inn amidst the violence. Picture: Ellie Wilson

'Alarming' mass brawl in Glasgow after bare knuckle fighting event

Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon’s house was searched by Police Scotland

Murrell case shows Police Scotland has no political bias, says chief

The A68 southbound heading into Pathhead.

Police officer hit by car when driver refused to stop in Midlothian

Police are appealing for witnesses

Boy, four, dies after being injured in crash in West Lothian

A police van burns in Glasgow after officers and paramedics were hit with fireworks

Paramedic hurt and police vehicle torched as crews hit with fireworks

Sophia Aitken, from Kilwinning, was pronounced dead at the scene after she was hit by the vehicle on Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, at around 1.10pm on Tuesday.

Family pay tribute to Sophia Aitken, 12, after fatal Kilwinning crash

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Police are investigating after a body was found inside a burned-out vehicle in Renfrewshire.

Police probe after body found in burned-out vehicle in Renfrewshire

Illegal e-bikes seized in Edinburgh last month

Police call for more powers to tackle e-bikes after 1,000 seized

Handout photo courtesy of Alexa Manganiello of a group of about 15 women who attended the Go&Glow run club last Wednesday, when a man, who was also running in the park, swore at women in the group three times.

Women’s club members feel ‘intimidated and unsafe’ after abuse on run

Probe into Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit in ‘early stages’

When Donald Trump visited his Turnberry resort midway through his first term in office, there was a heavy Police Scotland presence. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Bonfire night: Largest number of police in Scotland since Trump visit

In North Ayrshire, the search for a person thought to have been swept into the sea at Largs by large waves was suspended after nobody was found. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Scotland weather: Appeal to trace missing man seen in water at Largs

House of Bruar is near Blair Atholl on the A9

Alcohol worth five-figure sum stolen from House of Bruar on A9

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Scotland needs community police back , and SNP must come up with cash Tom Wood

Police on Gilmerton Road

Gun fired at Edinburgh pub window in 'targeted' incident

Side view of Peter Murrell in the back of a prison van

Police say no further investigation needed into Yes Scotland finances

Experts warned that cyber attacks were becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Exclusive School attendances fall in wake of hoax bomb threat

A delivery rider on a pavement in Glasgow city centre on Friday (Photo by John Devlin/The Scotsman)

Biggest crackdown on illegal e-bike use launched by Police Scotland

Police Scotland said it was investigating. Picture: PA

Police investigating 'threatening' hoax messages to Scottish schools

Police are appealing for information following the incident

Teenager taken to hospital after hit-and-run crash in Midlothian

Police officers on Old Drymen Road, near to the scene where a 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man have been killed during a light aircraft crash north-east of Drymen, Stirling, at around 4.45pm on Friday.

Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man killed in light aircraft crash

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell

Exclusive Police Scotland told to produce timeline for re-vetting 8,000 officers

Police sergeant who raped two women jailed for 12 years

Police officer Carmichael John Williamson, 32, of Shetland was found guilty of four sexual offences - including three of rape - against a teenage girl and a woman on Shetland, where he lived and served.

Shetland police officer guilty of rape of teenage girl and woman

M8 morning commuters hit by 40 minutes delay after crash

Ilia Belov and and Nadjedzha Belova.

Bulgarian siblings who assaulted young girls in Dundee sentenced

Up to 50 officers have been suspended. Picture: John Devlin

50 police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women

Police Scotland officer and bike

Woman struck by Range Rover in Ayrshire dies in hospital
Jaqueline Young, 66, was hit by a white Range Rover Evoque on Muirkirk Road, Cumnock, at 8.05am on Friday.

Police Scotland warned that retail crime is not victimless. Picure: Adobe Stock

Children being 'actively recruited' by criminals

Police said the car failed to stop at the scene.

12-year-old cyclist knocked down in Dundee hit-and-run

A police car collided with a red taxi while trying to get the teens to stop

Two teens arrested after Edinburgh police chase ends in crash

A forensic officer carrying a evidence bag containing what is believed to be cannabis after police officers raided a property in Springburn, Glasgow.

Arrests made in police operation targeting alleged human trafficking

Protestors take part in the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force, outside The Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Police Scotland 'risks alienating women' with stance on sex and gender

Police appeal after elderly woman dies following car crash

Monday 14th September 2026 Police remain on the scene at a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, West Lothian after a 35 year old male died. Police Scotland have launched a major investigation as a firearm may have been used in the incident.

A burnt out car was also found on the Northrigg Road, police close the road of, searches are carried out by dogs and drones were put up over the Northrigg Road aswell as the porperty and surrounding area of Harestanes Crescent, Armadale

Two more men charged by police after shooting death in West Lothian

Councillor Duncan Macpherson, Councillor John Grafton, Councillor Sean Kennedy and Willie MacKay have all resigned from Highland Council's licensing committee.

Councillors lose no confidence vote over rapist taxi driver licence

Edinburgh Sheriff Court

31-year-old in court after council workers fall ill removing stickers

William Watson, known locally as Billy, was shot dead at a property in Armadale on Saturday, September 12.

Breaking Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in West Lothian

Questions have been raised about Police Scotland’s policies on sex and gender

Police Scotland 'eroding public trust' over stance on gender

PC Mark Smith suffered extensive injuries in the attack. Picture: Police Scotland

Officer says part of him 'did not survive' horror attack as duo jailed

Police said the man was struck by a black Mini Cooper near Junction 29 off the M8 near Paisley at about 11.45pm on Sunday.

Man, 45, dies after being struck by car on M8 motorway

Police and Emergency services attend an ongoing incident in Armadale, West Lothian

Emergency services respond to incident in West Lothian town

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