MSP hits out over longer waiting times for patients

Gordon Ramsay took over the lease at a landmark restaurant. The sweary superchef - who fronted hit show Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares - is set to open his first Edinburgh restaurant after taking over premises currently occupied by trendy eatery The Refinery.

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletterPolice responded to reports of an assault at a Stirling high school last Tuesday, September 7.The incident took place around lunch time at St Modan’s.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received reports of an assault at St Modan’s High School in Stirling around 12.25pm on Tuesday, September 7.“The school’s based police officer quickly attended, the suspect was arrested and

assaulting a hairdresser.On the way to A&E he smeared the inside of the police van cage with blood and saliva before terrifying children in A&E by screaming and swearing.Falkirk Live is an exciting new title bringing you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!A sheriff told the 28-year-old

SNP MPs called on Ministers to take action.

cops want to carry guns amid shock figures showing 40 per cent of officers had been assaulted in the last year. The findings published today by 1919 Magazine reveal 53 per cent of Scots police ranked a handgun in the top five pieces of protective equipment they 'would like'.

Environmental Services boss Alison Pettigrew, wife of former co-director Garry ­Pettigrew, has been disqualified by ­Government agency the Insolvency Service (IS). It said Mrs Pettigrew, 52, breached her “fiduciary duty” by allowing HES to transfer assets valued at £2,979,383 to connected firms in the two months before the firm collapsed – sparking a national ­clinical waste crisis.Mr Pettigrew’s conduct is also being investigated by the watchdog, it’s ­understood.

abuser subjected his partner to a two-year terror campaign which saw him order her to eat a mouse nest. David Macdonald repeatedly attacked his lover, once running on to her foot in his car and ignoring her desperate pleas to drive it off.

sadistic domestic abuser subjected his partner to a two-year terror campaign which saw him order her to eat a mouse nest. David Macdonald repeatedly attacked his lover, once running onto her foot in his car and ignoring her desperate pleas to drive it off.The 38-year-old thug also struck the woman with a knife during an incident which saw him incite her to kill herself.

Ben Lomond when he managed to capture an incredible flyby of one of the UK's most famous planes.

iOS - Android Ms Haughey welcomed the new stats, and called on eligible local families in Rutherglen to make use of the scheme. She told Lanarkshire Live: " “The Scottish Child Payment has been described by charities as ‘game-changing’ and we are seeing it make a difference across Scotland.

Scots woman was left devastated after being asked to leave a Greggs store because staff did not recognise her chihuahua as an assistance dog. Laila Hepburn was visiting her local store in Granton, Edinburgh to buy food on her way home and brought her assistance dog Marley.

First Minister was interrupted by Tess White while she was answering a question from Scottish Labour MSP Pauline McNeill about sectarian singing by Rangers fans in Glasgow on Sunday ahead of the Old Firm match. Sturgeon was visibly upset by the comment from the member for the North East region and asked if an apology could be made.The SNP leader said: "We should all come together to tackle this.

scallop diving company has been hit with a £15,000 fine after losing one of their crew members at sea for 11 hours. Orkney Dived Scallops failed to safely plan, manage or conduct a dive from the Fair Morn vessel in May 2017.

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iOS - Android The Tories’ Central Scotland list MSP Meghan Gallacher said: “The amount of Community Payback Orders cut by the SNP in Lanarkshire is absolutely staggering.“They’ve let criminals off the hook by writing off these sentences.

Carstairs high-security hospital is putting workers and patients at risk. Bosses last night admitted they are experiencing “staffing challenges” that have forced them to change the way wards are run.Staff told the Record patients are “not to be in their rooms unless it’s overnight” after several raised complaints about being “locked up” for long periods.Patients include some of Scotland’s most notorious killers.

driving when she was nearly four times over the limit was waiting to appear in court when she was caught again - nearly six times above the limit. Amanda Keiller, 58, was banned from driving for three years and fined £600 when she admitted both charges at Dundee Sheriff Court yesterday.

patients are demanding government action as GPs are still refusing to give face-to-face appointments. Surgeries have been virtually sealed shut from the public for 18 months following the Covid-19 crisis.

Scotland are calling on the government to resume face-to-face appointments with GPs. For the last 18 months surgeries have been closed from the public following the devastating coronavirus pandemic that struck in March last year.