Tag: Statistics

SUICIDES in Scotland fall by 19%

SUICIDES in Scotland have fallen by 19% in the last decade, according to new statistics. A BBC Panorama documentary, A Suicide in the Family, shown...

Police investigating murder of Roger Gray appeal to ‘two potential witnesses’

DETECTIVES probing the murder of lecturer Roger Gray are urging two “potential witnesses” to come forward. A man and woman were seen cycling on Merchiston...

Crime stats show increase in rape and sexual assaults

By Martin Graham RAPE and attempted rape increased by three per cent in Scotland last year, while sexual offences rose by two per cent, according...

Fewer females call abuse line in winter

By Andrea McCallum HUNDREDS of women suffered domestic abuse during the cold snap because they were unable to leave home to call for help. According to...

Racist crimes in shock rise for Lothian and Borders

By Oliver Farrimond THE NUMBER of race crimes reported to police has rocketed in Lothian and Borders over the past year. According to newly released statistics...

Shock for sacked card shop staff

By Cara Sulieman HUNDREDS of shocked card shop staff were told they were losing their jobs in a phone call from bosses yesterday – some...

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