Major review of police complaint handling in Scotland calls for urgent action on discrimination

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils after recent outbreaks in the north-east. Both authorities are in level two but could go to level three, forcing pubs and restaurants to stop serving alcohol.

sex-trafficking gang which lured vulnerable women to Scotland was busted yesterday following police raids. In the 10-month Operation Fasthold, police identified and closed a dozen brothels run by the ruthless traffickers.

Newton Mearns.Images showed smoke billowing across the sky when the fore started this afternoon at Ladeside Close.Fire crews were contacted around 3.17pm and four engines rushed to the residential area.

Kate Forbes, the Scottish Finance Secretary, has accused Rishi Sunak of cutting the Scottish government’s capital spending budget while increasing overall spending across the UK.

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pubs and restaurantsBut a week after sending the hint, the Scottish Government said public health advisers were concerned.It means only East Lothian drops to level 2 from 6am today.

Prime Minister responded to concerns raised by the SNP’s Ian Blackford that the famous Scottish regiment would be a victim of defence reorganisation.

Nicola Sturgeon has already signposted the likely decision on moving to the highest level 4 alert ahead of an official statement at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon. Officials were checking the latest infection figures this morning in councils across the Glasgow and Greater Clyde region, Lanarkshire and potentially West Lothian.

police investigation. Nadia Devine was last seen in the Grant Street area of Inverness at around 2.15pm on Sunday.

police failed to respond to her frantic 999 calls during a terrifying home invasion – then told her the crime wasn’t worth investigating.Singer Stephanie Cheape, 25, feared for her life as two men tried to gain entry to her cottage while she was inside last weekend.The thugs tried to break in through her bedroom window despite knowing she was at home and activating a burglar alarm and security lights.They even watched her call the police, which she did four times in 50 minutes.Stephanie, who

Blairgowrie blaze back in July. The fire at Rosemount Farm on July 18 had a dozen attendances in appliance.Huge plumes of smoke could be seen billowing into the sky as the fire began at around 10am.Move to level three could be "tipping point" for many businesses in region Newly-appointed Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Perth and Kinross group commander Ewan Baird gave an update to councillors this week.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make a statement on the current lockdown restrictions in Scotland later today.The First Minister will be reviewing the new five-level alert system which was introduced to the country's 32 local authority areas last month.A decision is due to be made by her cabinet this morning before being announced to the Scottish Parliament later today.Sturgeon warned yesterday it was "unlikely" there will be an easing of restrictions in any part of the country - and some council

NHS Inform  and the  Scottish Government. have the latest COVID-19 guidance online.

Remembrance Sunday. The donation, described as "significant and meaningful" is made every year and will go toward the charity 's education project.

care home is in lockdown after a massive outbreak of coronavirus. A total of 19 staff members and 24 residents at the Fairview facility, operated by HC One, have tested positive for Covid-19 this week.

police search in Lanarkshire. Chloe Hamilton was last seen at her home in Larkhall at around 9am on November 4.

care home has called for families of people in care homes to be given key worker status. Former Coronation Street actress Leandra Ashton, who filmed the shocking scenes after her mum Ylenia Angeli was placed in handcuffs, has backed her campaign.

Lewis Capaldi has announced the death of his beloved dog as he paid a sweet tribute to 'the major'. The Someone You Loved hitmaker confirmed the 16-year-old pooch, named Paddy, had passed away as he shared a photo on Instagram tonight.

Motherwell this evening.Firefighters were called to Corrie Drive in the Lanarkshire town at 7.56pm where a house is on fire. They are still at the scene battling the blaze having sent four engines to fight the flames.A video circulating on social media appears to show flames leaping from the windows of a house on the street.Worried locals online have described the blaze as 'horrendous'.A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: "We are still in attendance just now."The call came in at 7.56pm