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Woman, 94, in hospital after being hit by electric motorbikeA 17-year-old was arrested after the collision at Lochore in Fife.Peter Murrell admits embezzlementHow long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the moneyFormer SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. 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Search its popularity from 1974 to 2025Freya replaces Olivia as the most chosen name for baby girls in Scotland as Noah retains the top position for boys.9 hrs ago17 hrs agoScotland's papers: Murrell behind bars for 'gross breach of trust'A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.17 hrs ago17 hrs agoYour pictures of Scotland: 15 May - 22 MayA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.17 hrs ago18 hrs ago'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jewellerFormer SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.18 hrs ago1 day agoCoffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the moneyFormer SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. 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