Martyn McLaughlin

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Martyn McLaughlin

Remote cluster of buildings was built by Ministry of DefenceIt is a tiny cluster of properties built at the time of growing unease in the midst of the Cold War to serve as an early warning station in the event of a nuclear attack. Now, in what has been described as a “rare opportunity” to join one of the most remote communities in mainland Britain, a property at Balnakeil Craft Village has come on to the open market.

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Martyn McLaughlin

Foreign secretary urged to act ‘quickly’ and ‘decisively’Nearly 120 MPs and peers have called on the UK government to make “all diplomatic efforts” to secure the urgent release of a Scot who has been imprisoned in India without trial for more than seven yearsThe group of 117 parliamentarians have written to foreign secretary David Lammy, stressing “the time has now come to act quickly” to bring Jagtar Singh Johal home to his family in West Dunbartonshire.

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Martyn McLaughlin

Key hearing scheduled for June into chairA public inquiry into the events surrounding the death of a father-of-two in police custody is to hold a hearing to scrutinise the “fairness” of the conduct and procedure of its chair. The hearing surrounding the conduct of Lord Bracadale, who has helmed the Sheku Bayoh inquiry since 2020, comes after the organisation representing rank-and-file police officers raised concerns.

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Martyn McLaughlin

Academics express concern over lack of transparency The number of people dying in prison in Scotland surged to a record number of 64 in 2024, a 60 per cent increase on the previous year, prompting grave concern from experts who warned that the nation’s prison mortality rate is among the highest in Europe.

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Martyn McLaughlin

Installation of cutting edge scanners completes £24m upgradeScotland’s busiest airport has vowed that passengers will benefit from a speedier transit to their flights after the completion of a multimillion pound project to upgrade security scanners. The rollout of the new devices at Edinburgh Airport allows travellers to keep electronics in their bags, as well as liquids, provided they do not exceed a volume limit.