Margaret Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell: Of Stillness and Care

Hospice's 45 year history to be showcased in photography exhibition

Breaking New edition of Gone With The Wind hit with trigger warning

Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has revealed that she almost did not run for the position in case her mental health history became known.

Ruth Davidson almost did not run as Scots Tory leader

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Sturgeon: Releasing legal advice for Alex Salmond case would breach ethics code

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon alongside Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government Leslie Evans as they attend a Scottish Cabinet meeting on Brexit at Atlantic Quay, Glasgow.

Nicola Sturgeon's husband to give evidence at Salmond inquiry

Why Gone with the Wind has been taken off HBO

Conditions at HMP Barlinnie have been described as 'gravely concerning' by an MSP. Picture: PA

Conditions at ageing Barlinnie prison 'gravely concerning', says MSP

The use of more electronic tagging of offenders has been backed by a Scottish Parliament committee. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

More use of electronic criminal tagging backed by Scottish MSPs

Margaret Mitchell MSP

Margaret wants local stock for local people

Humza Yousaf. Picture: Michael Gillen

MSPs call on Humza Yousaf to explain rail policing decision

The motorway project has proven a success if terms of cutting commuter times, but there are still issues local people want addressed. Pic: Chris Watt

MSP requests consultation to address concerns from motorway improvement project

James Kelly MSP appears before the Justice Committee to give evidence on his members bill the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Repeal) (Scotland) Bill. 12 December 2017. Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Will Scotland's controversial football act be scrapped?

The SPA manages Police Scotland's 1.1bn budget

'Badly bruised' SPA boss fails to win watchdog backing

A tiny shop on Edinburghs Royal Mile which has been sold to a private investor for Â£1 million, achieving a Scottish record of Â£3,871 per square foot. Picture; SWNS

Edinburgh newsagents sells for record Â£1m

Drivers have endured years of disruption during the project. Picture: John Devlin

Work to continue on major motorway upgrades for another four months

Witnesses often feel ignored, frightened and left in the dark about their cases. Picture: Jane Barlow

Margaret Mitchell: Problems in the prosecution service must by addressed

The report follows a six-month inquiry by MSPs

Victims of crime '˜failed by prosecution service'

Scotlands prosecution service needs to find Â£1.5 million of savings. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Dozens of jobs to go as prosecution service faces Â£1.5m cuts

Scottish Conservative MSP Margaret Mitchell, convener of Holyroods justice committee. Picture: Neil Hanna

Police hunt for sex offenders who have fled country

Hundreds of sex offenders are failing to reveal their addresses. Picture: Jon Savage

Hundreds of Scots sex offenders fail to register addresses

Annabelle Ewing MSP. Picture: Scott Louden

SNP minister Annabelle Ewing '˜unprepared' over tagging figures

Justice secretary Michael Matheson is keen to reassure Scots about the true level of crime in the country. Picture: John Devlin

Experts puzzled by continuing fall in Scottish crime levels

Ruth Davidson has spoken out in favour of remaining in the EU, but her party needs to offer voters a variety of voices if they are to win votes in the Holyrood elections
in May. Picture: TSPL

Brian Monteith: Lone voice could boost Tories in EU debate

Margaret Mitchell MSP Picture: Neil Hanna

Scottish Tory MSP Margaret Mitchell backs EU exit

High Court in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Jury direction in rape cases a '˜dangerous precedent'

Picture: TSPL

Hospitals to say 'sorry' for patient blunders

Police Scotland spent over £2m on vehicle repairs

Police Scotland could lose 55 of its 175 most senior staff by 2017. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Top cop retirals a time-bomb for police

Hundreds of sex offenders are failing to comply with conditions. Picture: Jon Savage.

Hundreds of Scottish sex offenders ‘go AWOL’

MSP Margaret Mitchell (below) says the figures show how big a problem drink and drug addiction is. Picture: Matjaz Slanic

Two Scots teens a day treated for drink or drugs

People who face court appearances also risk legal bills and Audit Scotland is concerned lawyers are lodging not guilty pleas against the wishes of their clients. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Court lawyers accused of ‘money-making scam’

A document published by Justice Secretary Michael Matheson is looking at reviewing sentencing policy. Picture: Andrew Cowan

Scottish Government under fire for sentencing plans

Rank-and-file police officers are concerned about the growing number of assaults. Picture: John Devlin

Scots police union wants taser in every patrol car

The plans would see British Transport Police officers working north of the Border under Police Scotland control. Picture: Contributed/BTP

SNP urged to drop British Transport Police plans

Police surveying the crash site on July 9 - three days after the crash was reported. Picture: PA

M9 crash: High sickness levels at police call centre

Holyrood has voted to end the automatic release of prisoners serving long-term sentences. Picture: Bill Henry

MSPs vote to end automatic early release of prisoners

Paul Wheelhouse:'Important tool'. Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Anti-sectarian football song laws to remain

Another crime is investigated but the Reform Scotland think tank says front-line police performance is falling. Picture: John Devlin

‘Fewer crimes solved’ despite extra street police

The Fire Brigade Union claimed frontline services were already being hit by budget restraints. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish fire service faces frontline cuts

Michael Matheson said payback an effective alternative to prison. Picture: Michael Gillen

‘Soft touch’ community sentences going unfinished

The proposals could be held up after concerns were raised. Picture: TSPL

MSPs concerns delay Scottish sentencing proposals

Alan McLean (centre) during a protest march in Burntisland. Picture: Robert Perry

Victim’s father in jury verdict review plea
JUDGES should have the power to refer jury verdicts which they regard as “perverse” to the High Court for review, according to the father of a stabbing victim.

Sir Stephen House. Picture: TSPL

Police Scotland chief under fire from MSPs

Police Scotland targeting individuals who have committed domestic abuse in Edinburgh.

Picture: Neil Hanna

‘40 domestic abuse prosecutions a day’ in Scotland

Average speed cameras on the A9. Picture: Peter Jolly

Speeding drivers may be educated rather than fined

McCluskey: Rush to legislate

McCluskey urges MSPs to overturn corroboration

Proposals to scrap unannounced spot checks have been criticised by opposition parties at Holyrood. Picture: Robert Perry

Prison spot-check axe ‘defies torture guidelines’

Justice Secretary Michael Matheson (right) insisted authorities cannot be complacent. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Scotland’s murder rate down to record low

Kenny MacAskill yesterday revealed a working group would meet this month. Picture: TSPL

GPS delay lets sex offenders off the hook

Edinburgh's Court of Session. Picture: TSPL

MSPs back reform of Scotland’s civil courts

Court closures are said to be a main reason. Picture: TSPL

Delays in Scottish courts growing ‘steadily worse’

Armed police officers. Photo by Ian Rutherford

Police Scotland U-turn on armed police patrols

Scots siblings Allan Healy, aged 66, and Margaret Mitchell, aged 67, reunited just outside Dundee. Picture: hemedia

Siblings reunited after 60 years through Facebook

The Scottish Police Authority has hit out at its inability to scrutinise operational decision, such as arming police in Scotland, until after the fact. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Scots police watchdog hits out at lack of powers

Serious offenders in Scotland will no longer be eligible for early release under new proposals by the Scottish Government. Picture: PA

Serious offenders to be blocked from early release

The decision to arm regular officers has sparked controversy. Picture: Hemedia

Police watchdogs to examine gun carrying policy

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries