Scots cops warned over 'complacency' to wearing face masks on duty

parents have been left confused over the new Rule of Six restrictions which say children can mix at school - but outside of school can only mix with one other household. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that new measures came into force on Monday, which say no more than six people form two households can meet socially, either indoors or outdoors.

Nicola Sturgeon, has warned Scots of a “despicable” new phone scam involving callers pretending to be working for Test and Protect before asking for people’s payment details. During the daily lunchtime media briefing, the First Minister said scammers are attempting to con people by claiming that payment is needed for a coronavirus test to be accessed.

cops have told how they saved three people from a devastating house fire - minutes after watching four of their colleagues being injured in a street rammy. Constables Jordan Loughrey and Claire Coleman, both based at Paisley Police Station, have now been praised for their bravery by a senior Police Scotland officer.They had just finished responding to an incident in Belmont Road, Paisley, on Saturday, July 25, during which four of their colleagues were injured.A 20-year-old man was arrested in

Glasgow and Aberdeen as part of a massive operation to crack down on human trafficking. Officers joined forces with colleagues in England and Romania before smashing their way into several addresses of interest.

SPIDER BITE left her tot needing emergency surgery for a 'tangerine-sized abscess'.Emily-Jane Stuart had been at a funfair when she is believed to have been bitten by the eight-legged creature while playing on the slides, initially leaving a pin-prick-sized sore on her arm.The six-year-old carried on enjoying her day but her mum Ashley Simpson, 26, noticed a bright red sore rapidly spreading across her skin two days later.Soon the bite had turned into a bulbous blister that would not pop and

Dumfries. Officers from Police Scotland made the appeal after receiving a call about a man who appeared injured walking on the A75 near to Garroch roundabout at around 1.35am this morning, September 6.

staff survey that has not been carried out for five years. The survey was last done in 2015.

Police have issued a warning to car enthusiasts who are set to gather at a Lanarkshire industrial estate. Dozens of vehicles from across the country are expected to meet at the Birkenshaw Industrial Estate in Uddingston on Saturday night.

Line Of Duty star Martin Compston has sent a tongue-in-cheek message of support to the Soccer Aid England team – in character as DS Arnott.

retail park amid reports of a break-in. A big police presence has been seen outside the Poundstretcher store at the Saltire Retail Park in Glenrothes, Fife this morning.

Tourists have been slammed for hanging dirty face masks, thongs, socks and bras from trees at an ancient pilgrimage beauty spot in the Scottish Highlands.Pictures taken at the Munlochy Clootie Well in Ross and Cromarty have been branded branded "rank" after visitors tied their dirty laundry to branches in a bid to ward off sickness and bring them luck.Traditionally, Clootie Wells are places of pilgrimage in Celtic areas where strips of cloth and rags are left as part of an ancient healing

stores without wearing a face mask. The  Scottish Government  made it compulsory to wear face coverings when entering shops during the pandemic.

police arrived. The 12-year-old boy was cycling at around 5.30pm on Friday on the A6124 Carberry to Whitecraig Road in East Lothian.

“We have made careful considerations to ensure that the Schoeller-branded face masks we produce are in line with regulations for use in medical settings as we plan to distribute the masks to NHS suppliers, as well as sell to the general public and wholesale retailers.“Excellent communication, trusted advice and fast service from the team at Royal Bank of Scotland, enabled the expansion, which we hope will help reduce the spread of coronavirus.”David McIntosh, relationship director at Royal Bank

Alex Neil warns voters will reject independence if it means rejoining the EU and erecting "customs barriers" at the border. The ex Scottish Government minister was the only one in Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet to support Brexit.

15% off sale on face masks - just as the Scottish government has issued further guidance on secondary school pupils wearing masks between classes. Casetify's £10 range of reusable masks with filter inserts come in five colours, with adjustable straps perfect for inbetween teens too small for adult masks and too cool for kids ones.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSecondary school pupils in Ayrshire will be told to wear face masks from Monday (August 31).The Scottish Government confirmed this morning that they would be implementing the guidance following a review of safety measures.Pupils will have to wear face coverings in corridors and communal areas but there will also be exemptions, the Government has said.Education Secretary John Swinney told BBC Good