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Maria Botha-Lopez, ESPC’s business analyst The latest market analysis from ESPC has revealed 4.1 per cent more homes have been sold between May and July 2015, compared with the same period last year, while the number of new homes being brought to market decreased by 8.8 per cent annually.

Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC The Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC has said the man who murdered Irish student Karen Buckley in Glasgow will not be re-tried over attempted rape claims because there was no new evidence to warrant proceedings under double jeopardy legislation.

Muslim travellers believe they are being disproportionately targeted in Scottish airport security checks, according to a study conducted by Durham University. Research carried out in Edinburgh focussed on Asian immigrants and Scottish-born Asians who felt Scotland was a "tolerant, friendly and inclu

McClure Naismith executive chairman Robin Shannan Following months of speculation about the financial state of McClure Naismith, it has emerged the firm is in talks to be taken over.

A woman who sued her brother-in-law for £50,000 damages after his pet dog bit her on the face has had an application for a new trial refused despite the fact a jury awarded her less than £1,000 compensation. Margaret Ferguson raised an action for personal injury following the attack during a new y

A court in Nigeria has granted a man a divorce because his wife served him dinner late everyday. Olufade Adekoya told a courtroom in Lagos that his wife of 25 years, Olusola, served him his meals late.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon The Scottish government has confirmed that it will not seek a posthumous royal pardon for a man campaigners say was wrongfully hanged over 250 years ago.

Lord Purvis Members of the House of Lords are bidding to transfer powers on abortion from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament, it has emerged.

Very Reverend Andrew McLellan An independent review into how allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church in Scotland have been dealt with is due to be published.

A sheriff has admonished a wheelchair user who fought with his family, after admitting he did not know what else to do with him. Robert Reid, 44, was let off the hook at Perth Sheriff Court by Sheriff Lindsay Foulis despite his previous convictions for domestic assault, theft and breach of the peace

Professor Alexander McCall Smith (left) and former Lord Lyon King of Arms David Sellar At the court of the Lord Lyon, Alexander McCall Smith, emeritus professor of medical law at the University of Edinburgh and bestselling author, presented a portrait of former Lord Lyon (2008-2014) David Sellar by

SLCC chief executive Neil Stevenson The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has welcomed a decision published this week by the Court of Session, which upholds one of the SLCC’s decisions and, it said, helps provide clarity on its role in resolving consumer complaints.

Paul Chapman Marks & Clerk in Scotland has appointed Paul Chapman as the new managing partner of its Edinburgh office.

The lawyer for the family of a woman killed in the Glasgow bin lorry crash has asked for the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) to be adjourned to allow them to pursue a private prosecution of the driver. Dorothy Bain QC, acting for the family of Jacqueline Morton, yesterday asked for the inquiry at Glasg

A Scottish lawyer who was ordered to pay compensation to clients after he was found to have provided an “inadequate professional service” in relation to the advice he gave following their purchase of a house has had an appeal against the complaints body’s finding refused. Judges in the Inner H