Sharon Frew

The governor of Perth prison cautions that big overcrowding challenges remain despite introduction of emergency measures.

Sylvia McMahon spent months arranging for her son to leave an intensive psychiatric unit so that he could celebrate his birthday with family.

One mother calling for greater urgency has been sharing her son's story.

Inspectors say HMP Stirling is leading the way when it comes to managing women in custody.

This stage of the inquiry will last until November. The third phase of the long-running public inquiry into patient safety at Scotland's largest hospital is under way.

Muhammad Shoaib says he still has flashbacks and panic attacks after being attacked by a client in his office in Glasgow's southside.

Esayas Neguse has been jailed for the attempted murder of Muhammad Shoaib. This report contains a graphic description of the attack.

Jamie Stevenson pled guilty to directing the importation of drugs which were hidden in a banana shipment.

Eddie Wright felt there was 'no way out' of his addiction - now he delivers training to help end preventable drug deaths.

Last week, statistics revealed drug deaths have risen sharply and remain the worst in Europe.