71 m. ago Gangster Ross McGill's Tamo Junto hoods vow to spark new mob war behind bars

Police Scotland has arrested 62 people as part of their Operation Portaledge probe into Scotland's gang war.

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71 m. ago Police Scotland's new phone system leaves members of the public waiting for 2 hours

Calls to the non emergency 101 number were initially taking up to 40 minutes before someone responded.

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14 h. ago Flu symptoms to watch for as NHS braces for 'unprecedented' winter wave

NHS chiefs have declared critical incidents amid fears the H3N2 strain, dubbed subclade K, could trigger one of the worst flu seasons to date with hospital beds occupied 56% higher than last year

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14 h. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

18 h. ago Q&A: As mutant 'super flu' sparks NHS meltdown with hospital 'critical incidents' and mask mandates, why is flu worse than ever before? Should I still get a jab? And what are the key symptoms?

With concerns rising by the day, here's everything you need to know about the mutant flu-and how to protect yourself from the virus.

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18 h. ago Police Scotland apologises to Tory MSP Murdo Fraser over gender

Murdo Fraser MSP was reported to Police Scotland for a social media post criticising non-binary people.

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21 h. ago Compulsory face masks introduced as flu levels soar in UK as 'critical incidents' called

Some hospitals are telling staff and patients they must wear masks in some areas to try to stop rampant infections

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25 h. ago Everything we know about Lamara Bell M9 tragedy as police call centres face problems

Police Scotland set up a "critical incident" last month after civilian staff reported problems with a new police call handling system including delays answering 999 and 101 calls.

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25 h. ago Police Scotland "critical incident" after problems with new 999 call centre

Police Scotland set up a "critical incident" alert after civilian staff reported problems with a new call handling system including delays answering 999 and 101 calls.

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25 h. ago Police Scotland urged to plug 'significant gaps' in drugs policy by watchdog

The force has failed to make clear how it balances criminal action against drug users with health-related procedures for addicts.

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31 h. ago Police Scotland waves the white flag in war on drugs as officers dish out 1,200 'slap on the wrist' warnings to people caught with Class A substances

More than 1,200 'slap on the wrist' warnings were handed out by police last year to people caught with Class A drugs - allowing them to escape without punishment.

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40 h. ago Now six hospitals declare 'critical incidents' as 'superflu' sparks NHS meltdown: Health chiefs order patients to wear masks

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

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44 h. ago Lorries overturn in high winds as Storm Bram travel disruption continues

Lanes of the M74 were closed for a period on Wednesday morning when a number of HGVs overturned.

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53 h. ago K virus: Expert lists top tips to avoid being ill to mutant flu during Christmas

It is thought the UK could face its worst flu season to date — with some hospitals, such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, already declaring critical incidents just weeks before Christmas

Science

58 h. ago I'm a pharmacist, this is how to protect yourself against the mutant flu sweeping the UK... right NOW

Health leaders believe the UK could face its worst flu season to date - with some hospitals already declaring critical incidents, imposing face mask rules and banning visitors.

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64 h. ago Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit

Emma Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until 2024 that her killer, Iain Packer, was convicted of her killing.

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66 h. ago Trains suspended and ferries cancelled as Storm Bram sweeps in

Weather warnings are in place across the country.

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67 h. ago Superflu spreads across Europe: UK hospitals declare critical incidents and schools shut, cases surge in France and demand for face mask and medicine skyrockets in Spain

Daniel Elkeles, boss of NHS Providers, said Britons should start wearing a face mask on public transport and in offices if they are coughing and sneezing but are well enough to go to work.

Science

67 h. ago 'Superflu' rips through UK with hospitals declaring critical incidents

Hospitals have declared critical incidents and schools have been forced to bring back Covid-style “firebreak lockdowns” as a wave of mutant ‘super flu’ is spreading through the UK

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68 h. ago Government warns schools grappling with 'superflu' should only close in extreme circumstances as mutant strain spreads across Europe and more UK hospitals declare critical incidents

Headteachers are being told to consider the impact on education and wellbeing before an emergency shutdown due to the 'superflu' outbreak and to do their best to minimise disruption.

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