BREAKING: Chief Medical Officers resigns from Scottish Government
Dr Catherine Calderwood, the Chief Medical Officer has resigned from the Scottish Government. It was reported today that she had ignored her own advice and took a trip to a…
Year: 2020
Edinburgh DJ hosts street bingo during coronavirus lockdown with loo roll as prizes
Residents in Drylaw House Gardens took part in a game of street bingo tonight and one lucky winner won a packet of toilet roll. The game was organised by local…
Garden waste collection to be suspended
Edinburgh Council will suspend the collection of garden waste from this week. In a briefing to elected members the council state staff shortages and emerging guidance on social distancing measures…
Police officers to be issued with PPE
The roll-out of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline officers in local policing divisions across Scotland is expected to get under way next week. The team coordinating the Police Scotland…
Police appeal after funeral home break-in
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at a funeral home in Port Seton in East Lothian. Entry was forced to the premises on Links Road sometime between 12pm…
Investigation launched after body found in campervan
Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found inside a campervan in Pilton earlier today. Officers were alerted to the find in a secluded car…
Covid-19: New restrictions in place from tonight
The Government has introduced a range of new measures to slow down the spread of coronavirus. From this evening people must stay at home except for shopping for basic necessities,…
Community Hub launched to reduce GP and hospital pressures in light of coronavirus
NHS Lothian has today announced the launch of a new Community Hub to help reduce pressures on GP practices and hospitals amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Hub, which is…
Alex Salmond cleared over sexual assault charges
Alex Salmond has been cleared of sexual offence charges during his time as First Minister. Mr Salmond, 65, was acquitted on the 11th day of the trial at the High…
BREAKING: All Scottish school to close
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced that all schools in the country will close at the end of this week. Ms Sturgeon made the announcement at lunchtime today. More…