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Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

German police embed with PSNI in crime fight

In an unprecedented move, German federal police are embedding with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to combat sophisticated organised crime networks operating across European borders.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.

Ramsay's Boston bar targeted by mobsters - mugshots revealed

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay finds himself entangled with organised crime as his Boston establishment becomes the target of alleged mobsters. Exclusive mugshots and court documents reveal the dramatic story behind Savin Bar & Kitchen's security crisis.

Chilling 'Kill Squad' note found in Revesby home

Shocking discovery in Sydney's Revesby as police uncover handwritten 'kill list' naming multiple targets during routine search operation. Exclusive details emerge about the investigation.

Scotland's Robertson out of Euro qualifiers with injury

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.

Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

Yacht race cocaine smugglers jailed for 111 years

A sophisticated criminal gang who attempted to smuggle £50 million worth of cocaine into the UK hidden on a yacht competing in a major transatlantic race has been jailed for a total of 111 years. The elaborate plot was uncovered by the National Crime Agen

Killer Ukrainian Refugee's Crime Family Ties Exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee granted sanctuary in Britain, was a key member of a brutal organised crime syndicate before murdering a pensioner in Leeds.

London bus driver jailed for Dubai prostitution ring

A London bus driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for masterminding a sophisticated prostitution ring, using his bus to recruit vulnerable women and organising sex work trips to Dubai.

Rapper Ali Younes Shot Dead in Targeted Sydney Ambush

Australian rapper Ali Younes, 31, was gunned down in a suspected targeted shooting outside his family's Merrylands home. Police are investigating potential links to organised crime and gangland tensions.

Cocaine Surfing Kingpin Jailed for 16 Years

A Devon surfer who masterminded a daring plot to smuggle £4 million worth of cocaine into the UK via the Atlantic Ocean has been jailed for 16 years. Arthur Noel, 44, used his surfing expertise to orchestrate the high-seas drug run, but was caught in a ma

Scottish Highlands' new 'tourist tax' for NC500 drivers

A controversial new charge for tourist drivers on single-track roads in the Scottish Highlands has been introduced. Dubbed a 'tourist tax', the 'Safe Parking Scheme' aims to tackle congestion and support local communities, but has sparked a heated debate

Scotland's Prison Corruption Crisis Exposed

A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.

Gangster unrecognisable after prison transformation

Infamous gangster Daniel Kinahan is barely recognisable after a bizarre physical transformation in prison, with his eyes appearing completely black in a chilling new mugshot that has shocked the criminal underworld.

Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling

A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.

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