Person 'struck by train' on Scots railway as emergency services close area

Saltcoats, Ayrshire, this morning, with some residents claiming it was caused by old coal mines the properties are built upon.

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drugs after cops spotted him “sweating profusely” in Edinburgh’s Waverley train station. Lee Brunton was approached by officers in the station who suspected he and a pal were “under the influence of something”.The 28-year-old was searched and 104 benzodiazepine tablets were recovered from his rucksack.Police also found four screwdrivers in the bag and Brunton, a painter and decorator, was arrested.

Irvine as emergency workers carried out a full-scale fire simulation.Firefighters, police and the ambulance service took part in the major role playing exercise on Wednesday which saw artificial smoke billow from a disused high-rise and dummy 'victims' rescued and 'treated' on site.More than 60 people — including volunteers — took part in the event at Doon Court which was organised by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.The scale of the operation — which prepped teams for similar future

Edinburgh yesterday afternoon. The woman had to be rescued from the tracks after she had fallen from one of the platforms.Edinburgh Live reported that police, fire and paramedics all attended the incident, which took place just after 2pm yesterday.

Irvine's high flats will play host to a full-scale fire simulation tomorrow featuring an army of emergency service workers and volunteers.The training exercise will see firefighters, police and the ambulance service carry out a role playing scenario in and around the disused buildings in Doon Court.More than 60 people — including volunteers — are taking part in the event, organised by the The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.Fire chiefs say members of the public should not to be spooked by the

murderer who hurled boiling water over prison officers has died in jail. Asif Rehman was an inmate at HMP Shotts, North Lanarkshire when he passed away on Monday, according to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS).

Scots road has been locked down tonight following a serious crash. Emergency services have raced to Fountainbleau Drive in Dundee, with the street being closed off by police officers.

nursery worker has been struck off after grabbing a child by the cheeks before saying "she better watch it." The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) found that Josh Doherty, who worked at Little Flowers Nursery in Renfrew, also shouted at the same child "why are you crying? "That's it we've had enough and I'm going to be speaking to your mum."Before grabbing the child's face, Doherty, 20, told her "you need to stop this, this is ridiculous."The trainee practitioner, who now works at KFC,

stroke on a bike ride at the start of lockdown led to the 'darkest times of his life' when he lost control of his hand on the cycle. Troy Johnson noticed something was wrong when he could not control his right hand while out on a cycle around East Lothian on May 14 last year.

laying out her government's priorities for the year ahead. The SNP leader said: "Last, but by no means least, we will introduce the Miners’ Pardon Bill to provide a collective pardon for those convicted of certain offences during the 1984/85 miners’ strike.

disabled resident to buy handbags has been struck off. Nicola Paterson was working as as a support worker by Support for Ordinary Living in Wishaw, Lanarkshire when she nicked the cash last year.

assaulted a 96-year-old care home patient. During a nightshift, two of Margaret McGhee Dunbar's colleagues were struggling to help the 'distressed' elderly resident take off her wet nightdress.

Scots doctor has been struck off after disappearing from a hectic A&E ward to have a nap. Newly qualified Dr Raisah Sawati, 33, from Glasgow was discovered by a nurse asleep on a bench underneath a blanket after colleagues reported her missing from duty.

Angus. The dogs were found shortly after going missing but cops enquiries into the incident were ongoing.

Freuchie following a collision just before 10pm tonight. It is understood police, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Fire Service are all in attendance.

Scots canal due to a concern for a person. A significant police presence was reported at the canal near Maryhill Road in Glasgow at about 5.35pm.

dementia was left waiting more than 19 hours for an ambulance despite suffering symptoms of a stroke. Frail Joyce Meikle, 82, was unable to lift her leg and became unresponsive in her Rutherglen home after her health deteriorated through the night on Sunday, August 22.

police of massively over-valuing his cocaine. Bitcoin crook Dale Pearson, 29, said the police had valued his cocaine at ten times what it was actually worth in court papers seeking to claw back his drug profits.Counsel for Pearson, Mark Moir, said the case would also have to be put off because surveyors had made a glaring mistake when valuing Pearson's home.