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…
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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…
BREAKING: All Scottish football suspended until further notice
The Joint Response Group can confirm the decision of the Scottish FA Board to suspend ALL domestic professional and grassroots football under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA until further notice. As a…
Airline FlyBe collapses putting 2,000 jobs at risk
Regional airline FlyBe has gone into administration, putting more that 2,000 jobs at risk. The news was broke to staff in the early of this morning. Its website now advises…
BREAKING: Airline FlyBe set to go into administration tonight
Regional airline FlyBe is set to collapse within hours, putting 2,000 jobs at risk. Flights at airports around the country have been cancelled tonight and passengers have been turned away…