Police Scotland chief announces how new Covid travel restrictions will be enforced

Prince William and Duchess Kate’s tour of the United Kingdom to thank frontline workers and communities who have gone above the call of duty during the pandemic may have good intentions, but the royal couple have found themselves in the middle of controversy after senior British politicians struggled to endorse the timing of the three-day trip.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have made a total of 10 stops on the Royal Train during their days traveling Britain, where both Scotland and Wales are

Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal tour which today kicked off in Scotland during lockdown. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station on Monday morning as they began their whistle-stop tour of the UK, aimed to thank frontline workers of the pandemic.

police complaints procedure need to be given priority. The former lord advocate published the findings of her review last month, making more than 80 recommendations.

coronavirus death has been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 677 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 100, 783.

Celtic fans not to protest at Parkhead ahead of Sunday's match with St Johnstone. The Hoops face the in-form Perth side amid a terrible slide that has seen them collect just two wins in 11 games.

infections, with 1,125 people currently in hospital and 90 being treated in intensive care for Covid-19. It comes as the four UK nations agreed a plan for the festive period.Christmas gatherings will be set at eight people over 12 years old in Scotland - and households should stay two metres apart indoors, according to new official guidance.

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.

coronavirus death toll has hit 3,588, the Scottish Government confirmed earlier today. In the last 24 hours, there has been 44 new recorded deaths, and 880 fresh infections were recorded in the same time period.

Arab Strap have announced they’re returning with their first new album in 16 years.The Scottish duo, comprised of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, will release ‘As Days Get Dark’ next year on March 5. The announcement also comes with a new single, ‘Compersion Pt.1’ which you can listen to below.Speaking about the new album, Moffat said: “It’s about hopelessness and darkness. But in a fun way.

coronavirus  death toll has hit 3,459, the  Scottish Government  confirmed today.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has temporarily applied the brakes to its mobile van banking service in Strathearn.The decision was announced on Thursday, November 19, and affects all communities within local authority areas listed in the third tier of the Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions – including Perth and Kinross.A spokesperson for the RBS explained the van is set to return to the likes

"reasonable excuse" for visiting England, and vice versa. Nicola Sturgeon has insisted the tough new rules are necessary to drive down the spread of coronavirus ahead of the festive season.

Police Scotland out of court.Lawyers acting for David Whitehouse and Paul Clark told judge Lord Tyre on Wednesday that they’re no longer suing the Chief Constable.The two business experts launched a £20.8 million compensation claim against the police and prosecutors over their arrests in a “unlawful” criminal probe at the Glasgow club.Lawyers acting for the Crown Office previously admitted the two men were the subject of a “malicious” prosecution.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been

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

coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours, the Scottish Government has confirmed.The latest figures show there were 1,357 new Covid-19 cases recorded overnight, bringing the total number of positive cases to 79,017 since the pandemic began.Leading today's briefing, deputy First Minister John Swinney said Scotland's death toll now sits at 3,244.According to the data, 1,228 people are currently being treated in hospital with 96 in intensive care.It comes as three parts of Scotland officially

coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures show there were 1,212 new Covid-19 cases recorded overnight, bringing the total number of positive cases to 77,660 since the pandemic began.

police drug detection dogs has sadly passed away. Spaniel PD Buster worked tirelessly at Loch Ryan Port in Dumfries and Galloway in a bid to thwart organised crime and terrorism from blighting communities across the country.

police complaints and investigations in Scotland today called for urgent action on discrimination within the force. Scotland’s former Lord Advocate Dame Elish Angiolini QC also made a case for significant reform of the current system - calling for a raft of new powers for independent handling of complaints and making dozens of recommendations relating to police culture, misconduct investigations and deaths in custody.