'Major incident' declared after 22 vehicles become trapped in horror Highland snowdrifts

Montrose.The man indecently exposed himself to members of the public in the area of Kinnaber Woods and beach.It's believed the incident took place at around 10:30am on Saturday morning.The suspect is described as white, 20-30 years of age, stocky build, messy looking dark hair and facial hair.He was wearing a navy top, grey shorts and a navy hat which potentially had a grey logo on the front.Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak with any

Fife town following reports of a significant incident.Police Scotland said officers attended an address in Pitcoudie, Glenrothes, to deal with reports of a disturbance.They confirmed a 29-year-old man has been arrested at a property in Uist Road.It is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident which took place at about 7.10pm, but ambulances were placed on standby to take people to hospital if needed.A post on the North Glenrothes Community Council Facebook page said: “We are aware of an

A90 this afternoon.It is understood to be a serious road traffic accident which occurred on the eastbound stretch after the St.

Emergency services are currently dealing with an ‘ongoing incident’ in a residential Scots street.At least four marked police vans have been spotted on Dundonald Park in Cardenen, near Lochgelly, Fife.It is understood that they arrived on the scene at around 10am on Friday, February 19.A National Risk Ambulance is also thought to be in attendance alongside specialist forensics officers.Police Scotland confirmed they are in attendance in relation to a 'pre-planned operation'.

coronavirus outbreak has been declared at a Scots prison.HMP Addiewell in West Lothian is at the centre of a wave of the bug with it now understood that prisoners are being confined to their cells to limit any spreading.Sources told the Daily Record that the outbreak began around five days ago and now lags were going stir crazy inside with up to a dozen infections.Other claims have been made that prisoners are being offered a poor choice of food and being not allowed access to phones- which has

Covid-19 outbreak was identified.A total of 21 patients and staff linked to the Letham Ward at Cameron Hospital in Windygates, Fife, have caught the virus in recent days.NHS Fife confirmed that new admissions have been suspended whilst strict cleaning protocols remain in place.Additional measures have also been introduced to help stop the virus spreading while some staff have been asked to self-isolate.The affected ward offers rehabilitation for people who have suffered a stroke.A statement from

tried to sell a baby for £1million.Evil Claire Boyle, 34, was convicted of child neglect after the horrific incident at her Ayrshire home where a little boy was trapped in the modified cot.It was Boyle’s third neglect conviction after being found under the influence of drink or drugs on a couch with a distressed child at her feet.She was later convicted again for trying to sell a baby on Ayr High Street.Ayrshire social workers are assessing if the abuse involving the cage could have been

Greenock.A man was rushed to hospital and police closed the road in both directions after the alarm was raised at around 3.30pm today, February 16.It is not known if anyone sustained any injuries as a result of the crash, however cops told the Record "several vehicles" were involved.In a plea for the public to avoid the area, Inverclyde Police Division said: "Police in Inverclyde are dealing with a road traffic collision on east-bound carriageway on Rue End Street in Greenock across from Fire

Highland Perthshire farmer has been elected as the 63rd president of the country’s largest agriculture union.Martin Kennedy, who has been a vice president at the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) since 2017, now takes over the organisation’s top role.Martin, who runs Lurgan Farm just a few miles north of Aberfeldy, was elected unopposed in last Friday’s vote at the NFUS’s virtual council meeting in Glasgow.Beggar kicked supermarket manager when asked to movePensioner admits making knife

Ayrshire road just after Bogend Toll was fully closed in both directions earlier this evening but it's understood that only the northbound carriageway is currently affected by the serious smash.But the latest information from Traffic Scotland at 6pm said the road was still closed in both directions.We'll bring you more as we get it. For the latest news and breaking news visit our website.

Stirling.The motorway is closed in both directions and drivers are being diverted away from the scene.It's understood a major trauma team and an air ambulance is there.The nature if the accident is not know.Cops raced to the busy motorway just before 1pm this afternoon after reports of an injured person.Officers remain at the scene.The road is closed both ways between J9 and 10.We have contacted Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service for comment.

Tracy Gallagher reached out to the Express for help last month, saying she felt trapped in her own home following an operation to amputate her leg in August.The Paisley woman has been unable to leave her first floor flat for months as she waits for a suitable property with disabled access.But her health has now taken a turn for the worse, and she has been admitted to the town’s Royal Alexandra Hospital with more blood clots, which have resulted in one of her kidneys failing.The 43-year-old has

face-to-face disability benefit assessments under the new Scottish social security system.The Scottish Government said that decisions on applications for the new Adult Disability Payment, which will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in 2022, will be made using information from healthcare providers during the application process.And claimants will no longer be asked to carry out tasks to demonstrate how their disability, long-term illness or mental health condition affects them as part

Celtic's Scottish Premiership clash with Motherwell on Saturday.The attacker rolled his ankle in the 4-0 win over Kilmarnock on Tuesday night and his absence would be a major blow for Neil Lennon's men as they look to build on the momentum gained from a solid win.Defender Christopher Jullien is out long-term with a knee injury but there is better news on winger James Forrest who is working his way back from ankle surgery.The Scotland international is back working on grass and the manager hopes

direct to your inboxA mother and daughter have died in a double stabbing in Scotland, which led to a hospital being locked down.

Crosshouse Hospital locked down for over three hours last night. Dozens of emergency services raced to the area which was temporarily locked down by armed officers at around 7.45pm.Emma was attacked in the car park of her work outside Crosshouse Hospital.Mercy crews battled to save her but she was pronounced dead at the scene.Takeaway worker Nicole was stabbed shortly after on Portland Street, around two miles away from the hospital.She was rushed to Crosshouse hospital where she later died.A

@AyrshirePolice do their job by following the advice to stay away from the areas affected."Police are dealing with major incidents at two seprate locations in Kilmarnock this evening.One at Crosshouse and one in the town centre.Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers in Kilmarnock are currently dealing with two serious incidents in the town at this time - one at Crosshouse Hospital and a second in Portland Street.

Falkirk this afternoon. Officers from Police Scotland and paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service raced to the two-vehicle smash near Junction 6 at Denny, just after 4pm.Cops have closed a section of the motorway southbound between J9 and J8 following the crash.

rock singer from the southside of Glasgow is a long-term Labour supporter. His father, Bob senior, is a veteran trade union campaigner and stood for the party as a candidate at the famous 1988 Govan by-election won by the SNP.