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Scotland's justice and social affairs magazine. Published online on the first Tuesday of every month at www.1919magazine.co.uk

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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 12h
From police data breaches to a rise in crime on Scotland’s railways – catch up on all the latest talking points from the front line in this month’s Notebook. 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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Notebook: Scotland's police and justice news - 1919 Magazine
What's happening in Scottish policing this month?
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 13h
Chief Constable Jo Farrell warned Police Scotland “cannot continue to operate in this way” over mental health callouts. Soon, paramedics and mental health nurses will team up in triage cars nationwide 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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News: Mental health car rollout to ease pressure on police - 1919 Magazine
The Scottish Government has confirmed a national expansion of mental health triage cars in a bid to ease the overwhelming pressure on frontline police officers.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 14h
How abusive men are using ‘lawfare’ to terrorise their victims 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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Topical Spotlight: Violence against women: weaponising the legal system - 1919 Magazine
When women leave an abusive relationship, it is often not the end of the story. A new frontier in domestic abuse involves the civil courts and child contact system.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 16h
Former crime reporter Jane Hamilton stood outside Nat Fraser’s house and asked the question on everyone’s lips: “Did you kill Arlene?” Find out what his reply was as she revisits the case nearly three decades later. 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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True Crime: The search for Arlene Fraser - 1919 Magazine
Almost three decades after Arlene Fraser disappeared without a trace, 1919 examines the evidence which led to her husband being convicted of her murder twice, despite her body remaining undiscovered.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 17h
New income tax row as more police officers choose to live in England. Read more in 1919. 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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News: Tax row as cops choose to live in England - 1919 Magazine
Is higher tax the reason more Scottish police officers are opting to live in England?
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 18h
How a 2.30am phone call led business owner Alison Foster into the murky world of organised crime 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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On the beat: Field of schemes: the multi-million pound rural crime wave - 1919 Magazine
New figures suggest that body-worn video cameras worn by Scottish police are having a positive impact, reducing the number of assaults on officers.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 19h
1919 exclusive: drivers across Scotland are set to benefit from speed awareness courses. Read here for free 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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News: Scotland set to introduce speed awareness courses - 1919 Magazine
Motorists in Scotland are finally set to benefit from speed awareness courses
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 19h
Organised crime fears as police find more kids with stolen property. Read more in this exclusive report for 1919. 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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News: Rise in children being caught with stolen goods - 1919 Magazine
Organised crime is fuelling a surge in kids being caught with stolen property
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 20h
From hearing loss and dog bites to sexual assault – are police officers being protected while on duty? 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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News: Dozens of cops make claims for on-duty injuries - 1919 Magazine
In the aftermath of the Alan Greer and Campbell Petrie cases, the police watchdog is seeking assurances over Police Scotland’s vetting progress.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 20h
Police watchdog HMICS is seeking renewed assurances over Police Scotland’s vetting practices. Find out why here: 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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News: Police watchdog raises vetting concerns - 1919 Magazine
In the aftermath of the Alan Greer and Campbell Petrie cases, the police watchdog is seeking assurances over Police Scotland’s vetting progress.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 20h
Dozens of people are being caught carrying weapons in Scotland every day – and officers say they’re being left to face them with “minimal kit”. 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026/...
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Safety fears for officers amid rise in criminals caught with weapons - 1919 Magazine
Dozens of people in Scotland are being caught carrying weapons every day, raising fears for the safety of police officers and the public
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 21h
The October edition of 1919 Magazine is out now. We bring you the latest interviews, in-depth analysis, and vital news from the policing front line. Get the full picture and read the free digital magazine here: 1919magazine.co.uk/october2026
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The October edition of 1919 Magazine is almost here. We are putting the finishing touches to another month of exclusive interviews, analysis and news. Subscribe using this link to make sure you don't miss out: 1919magazine.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
ICYMI: From an investigation into falling police numbers across Scotland to a huge spike in councils pulling down street flags, the September issue of 1919 is packed with justice news. Read the full edition here: 1919magazine.co.uk/september2026/
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Scotland lost nearly 900 frontline officers in five years – with rural areas hit hardest. See where the cuts hit your local division: 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: How many officers have been cut in your division? - 1919 Magazine
An analysis of official data has revealed cuts to police officers in Scotland at a local level.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Over 20,000 Scottish children have a parent in prison each year – more than are affected by parental divorce. Inside the HMP Edinburgh play sessions allowing prisoners to build real relationships with their kids behind bars. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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Behind bars: Bond beyond bars - 1919 Magazine
Visiting parents in prison can be a daunting experience for children. 1919 visits HMP Edinburgh to find out how it helps young people to play and bond with their dads behind bars.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Scottish councils removed over 770 flags from public property last year – up from just 13 the year before. Experts warn the surge reflects rising social tensions and immigration flashpoints across the country. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Councils remove hundreds of flags amid social unrest - 1919 Magazine
Amid rising social tensions, councils take down hundreds of Saltires and Union Flags
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Sixteen years after Suzanne Pilley vanished in Edinburgh, her legacy continues to reshape Scottish law. Read how her murder led to 'Suzanne’s Law' – designed to make parole more difficult for killers who refuse to reveal where their victims are buried. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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True Crime: Suzanne Pilley: Murder without a body - 1919 Magazine
Suzanne Pilley’s killer was convicted of her murder despite her body never being found.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
More Scottish children are affected by a parent going to prison each year than by parental divorce. Inside the HMP Edinburgh initiative letting prisoners actually be dads to their kids: 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Supermarkets are using live facial recognition to flag shoplifters, while police face strict limits. Is current Scottish biometrics policy hopelessly outdated? 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Sixteen years after Suzanne Pilley vanished, her murder continues to reshape Scottish justice. How the Edinburgh bookkeeper’s case led to ‘Suzanne’s Law’ – blocking parole for killers who refuse to reveal where their victims are buried. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Scottish councils took down over 770 flags from public property last year – up from just 13 the year before – as tensions around immigration simmered over. Full 1919 investigation into the surge in flag removals across Scotland. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Scotland lost nearly 900 frontline officers over the past five years. 1919 analysis reveals how police cuts have hit 11 out of 13 local divisions while major cities saw slight gains. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: How many officers have been cut in your division? - 1919 Magazine
An analysis of official data has revealed cuts to police officers in Scotland at a local level.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Over 160 Scottish motorists have three or more drug-driving convictions – with one driver racking up over 10. The Scottish Police Federation warns current penalties fail to stop repeat offenders. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Scores of drug-drivers have multiple convictions - 1919 Magazine
Scotland’s drug-driving crisis escalates as it emerges 164 drivers have multiple convictions
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
More Scottish children are affected by a parent going to prison each year than by parental divorce. Inside the HMP Edinburgh initiative making visits more child-friendly. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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Behind bars: Bond beyond bars - 1919 Magazine
Visiting parents in prison can be a daunting experience for children. 1919 visits HMP Edinburgh to find out how it helps young people to play and bond with their dads behind bars.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
More than 12% of prisoners freed under Scotland’s emergency early release scheme are already back behind bars – some within 48 hours of release. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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Notebook: Scotland's police and justice news - 1919 Magazine
What's happening in Scottish policing this month?
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
124 unexplained miles driven through the Argyll countryside. No body. No crime scene. How detectives built a circumstantial case to convict a killer – and why Suzanne Pilley’s story changed Scottish law. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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True Crime: Suzanne Pilley: Murder without a body - 1919 Magazine
Suzanne Pilley’s killer was convicted of her murder despite her body never being found.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Over the past five years, 11 of Scotland's 13 police divisions have suffered reductions in headcount. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: How many officers have been cut in your division? - 1919 Magazine
An analysis of official data has revealed cuts to police officers in Scotland at a local level.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Edinburgh is considering 10 new firework control zones ahead of bonfire season to prevent widespread community disorder. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Supermarkets are using live facial recognition to catch shoplifters – so why can’t police use it for serious crime? The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner calls current policy “hopelessly outdated”. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Should Police Scotland introduce live facial recognition? - 1919 Magazine
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr Brian Plastow, has called for ministers to recognise the need for ‘public space surveillance’.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Supermarkets use live facial recognition to catch shoplifters – so why can’t police use it for serious crime? The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner calls current policy “hopelessly outdated”. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Should Police Scotland introduce live facial recognition? - 1919 Magazine
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr Brian Plastow, has called for ministers to recognise the need for ‘public space surveillance’.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
More than 160 Scottish motorists have three or more drug-driving convictions, with one clocking up at least 10. The Scottish Police Federation says current penalties are failing to deter repeat offenders. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Scores of drug-drivers have multiple convictions - 1919 Magazine
Scotland’s drug-driving crisis escalates as it emerges 164 drivers have multiple convictions
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
From new firework control zones to a fugitive caught by chance after 15 years – catch up on all the latest talking points from the front line in this month’s Notebook. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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Notebook: Scotland's police and justice news - 1919 Magazine
What's happening in Scottish policing this month?
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A repeat violent offender who bit three cops and kicked a fourth in the head has been granted bail again in Perth. It took nine officers to bring him under control. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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In the dock: Nine cops subdue violent offender after biting rampage - 1919 Magazine
Nine officers were needed to bring Reece Duncan under control after he bit three police officers and kicked a fourth in the head in Perth.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Sixteen years after Suzanne Pilley vanished, her family are still waiting to bring her home. 1919 examines how her murder inspired ‘Suzanne’s Law’ – potentially blocking parole for killers who refuse to reveal where their victims are buried. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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True Crime: Suzanne Pilley: Murder without a body - 1919 Magazine
Suzanne Pilley’s killer was convicted of her murder despite her body never being found.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Unregulated fridges and damp police stations are putting vital court evidence at risk. Police Scotland admits storage practices should be improved. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: How many officers have been cut in your division? - 1919 Magazine
An analysis of official data has revealed cuts to police officers in Scotland at a local level.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
How many cops has your area lost over the past five years? 1919 analysis reveals where the axe has fallen across the country 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: How many officers have been cut in your division? - 1919 Magazine
An analysis of official data has revealed cuts to police officers in Scotland at a local level.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Scottish councils took down nearly 800 flags last year amid rising social tensions – up from 13 the year before. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What is it like for children to visit a parent in jail? From dressing up to football games, HMP Edinburgh is doing things differently. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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Behind bars: Bond beyond bars - 1919 Magazine
Visiting parents in prison can be a daunting experience for children. 1919 visits HMP Edinburgh to find out how it helps young people to play and bond with their dads behind bars.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Over 160 Scottish motorists have three or more drug-driving convictions, with one racking up at least 10. The Scottish Police Federation warns current penalties are failing to stop repeat offenders. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Scores of drug-drivers have multiple convictions - 1919 Magazine
Scotland’s drug-driving crisis escalates as it emerges 164 drivers have multiple convictions
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Nine police officers were needed to restrain a repeat violent offender who bit three cops and kicked a fourth in the head in Perth. He has been granted bail again. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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In the dock: Nine cops subdue violent offender after biting rampage - 1919 Magazine
Nine officers were needed to bring Reece Duncan under control after he bit three police officers and kicked a fourth in the head in Perth.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Staff shortages, ageing facilities, and longer travel times are putting police safety and prisoner welfare at risk, a new review warns. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Police custody review reveals serious concerns - 1919 Magazine
Fears mental health projects diverting people in crisis away from police are being dropped as mental health teams are “overburdened”.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Supermarkets use live facial recognition to catch shoplifters – so why can’t police use it for serious crime? The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner calls current policy “hopelessly outdated”. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: Should Police Scotland introduce live facial recognition? - 1919 Magazine
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr Brian Plastow, has called for ministers to recognise the need for ‘public space surveillance’.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Almost 3,000 Scottish police officers – nearly a fifth of the force – are unable to carry out full duties due to illness or injury, sparking fears for the front line. 1919magazine.co.uk/september202...
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News: ‘Colossal’ number of cops on modified duties - 1919 Magazine
The number of police on modified duties now accounts for just under a fifth of officers, new figures have revealed.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The September edition of 1919 Magazine is out now. We bring you the latest interviews, in-depth analysis, and vital news from the policing front line. Get the full picture and read the free digital magazine here: 1919magazine.co.uk/september2026/
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A simple question to her partner changed everything. How a chance meeting on a dating app finally solved the mystery of a missing cyclist, three years after he vanished in the Highlands. 1919magazine.co.uk/august2026/t...
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True Crime: The cyclist who disappeared - 1919 Magazine
Cyclist Tony Parsons died after being struck by a vehicle. His body was buried and remained undiscovered for years – until his killer confessed to his partner.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"There are already a number of obstacles in the way of an officer who strongly suspects wrongdoing." New stop-and-search rules are heading to parliament within weeks – but not everyone agrees on what they should say. 1919magazine.co.uk/august2026/s...
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News: Officers braced for shake-up of stop-and-search rules - 1919 Magazine
New rules for stop-and-search in Scotland are set to come into force in September.
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
More than 25 hit and runs a day. New figures reveal cases are set to more than treble in Scotland this year, as road policing numbers fall. 1919magazine.co.uk/august2026/h...
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News: Explosion in hit and runs - 1919 Magazine
Massive rise in Scottish hit and run cases
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1919 Magazine @1919magazine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Nearly 3,000 rest days cancelled, and a staggering £1.1 million in overtime. Police Scotland has revealed the true cost of policing Scotland's rising wave of protests – and the toll it is taking on officer wellbeing. 1919magazine.co.uk/august2026/p...
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News: Rise in protests puts pressure on policing - 1919 Magazine
An increase in planned protests is placing a strain on Police Scotland resources
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