CNC supports Police Scotland in £7.1m cannabis seizure

Cannabis with an estimated street value of £7.1 million has been discovered at a derelict former school in Wick following a Police Scotland–led investigation supported by the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC). On Thursday, 29 January 2026, officers acting on intelligence executed a warrant at a building on West Bank Avenue. A sophisticated cannabis cultivation was […]
Secretary of State for Scotland and Advocate General for Scotland respond to the passing of Lord Jim Wallace

Statements from the Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander and Advocate General for Scotland Baroness Catherine Smith of Cluny KC, following the passing of Lord Jim Wallace. Source link
Scottish Secretary: A new crusade on devolution within Scotland

In a speech to council leaders, the Secretary of State for Scotland will make clear that there is no route to a decent and prosperous Scotland without strong and effective councils. And to ensure that, the Scottish Government must properly devolve funding and powers to Scotland’s local authorities, Mr Alexander will set out how the […]