5 h. ago JD Vance greeted by Palestine protesters as he begins holiday in Scotland

The US Vice-President landed at Prestwick Airport before a large motorcade accompanied him to a luxury estate in East Ayrshire.

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6 h. ago More than 140 people have reported crimes to Al Fayed investigation – Met Police

The revelation of the number of potential victims comes after Scotland Yard apologised for the distress suffered.

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13 h. ago Police chief's advice that the public should confront shoplifters is branded 'complete and utter idiocy' by former Scotland Yard expert who warns it will INCREASE crime

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

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31 h. ago JD Vance in Scotland: Police prepare as US Vice President set to arrive at luxury Ayrshire estate this week

The US Vice President is expected to stay at Carnell Estates

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34 h. ago Police swarm luxury estate with JD Vance reportedly making trip to Scotland

The US Vice President is said to be coming to Scotland on holiday with his family, having spent time in the Cotswolds already these last few days.

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34 h. ago Sturgeon: Salmond happier for SNP to be destroyed than succeed without him

The former first minister said she realised her ex-mentor came to view her as ‘public enemy number one’.

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35 h. ago Falkirk playpark in memory of young police officer opened by family

Police Scotland officers attended the opening of the Aiden Joyce Community Park in Bantaskine

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45 h. ago One in six cops 'on restricted duties' due to sickness or investigation, shock figures show

New figures from cash strapped Police Scotland have revealed that more than 2700 of their officers - one in six - have been taken off frontline duties.

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68 h. ago SNP accused of 'shameful neglect' as scale of asbestos in Scottish police stations revealed

A number of police stations in Scotland also contain Raac, new figures have revealed.

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4 d. ago Police make more than 200 arrests over Palestine Action support and assaults

Hundreds attended Saturday’s demonstration in Parliament Square, organised by Defend Our Juries.

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4 d. ago Three people in their 40s arrested at Oasis concert in Edinburgh

Police confirmed that two women and one man were arrested for a variety of offences including assault, drug offences and abusive behaviour.

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5 d. ago Police Scotland ‘planning’ for US vice president visit as he holidays in UK

Senior officers are preparing for a possible visit by JD Vance.

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5 d. ago JD Vance: Hundreds of police officers to be deployed for US Vice President visit to Scotland next week

JD Vance’s visit comes just a fortnight after Donald Trump travelled to his golf courses in Scotland.

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5 d. ago Aberdeen crime: Man found injured on city street's death being treated as 'suspicious' following post

The investigation is being led by detectives from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team.

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5 d. ago Edinburgh fire: Police respond to reports of a firearm and find property on fire

Police Scotland received reports of a man in possession of what appeared to be a firearm.

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6 d. ago Glasgow private hire driver granted new licence despite alleged assault charge

Police Scotland objected to Iqbal Akhtar's bid due to his pending case, which follows an alleged incident in December 2022.

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6 d. ago Major emergency services response in Bridge of Allan over 'concerns for persons in river'

Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are on the scene at the Allan Water, Bridge of Allan.

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6 d. ago Police investigating sexual assault of boy in tent seize 1,500 hours of CCTV

The incident happened at the Loch Ness Bay campsite near Drumnadrochit, Highland, on Thursday July 31.

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7 d. ago Scots with dementia who go missing can be traced faster with new life

Alzheimer Scotland has partnered with Police Scotland to launch a small, yellow fob holding the personal details of a vulnerable person to get them home faster.

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8 d. ago Crews in Scotland ‘working tirelessly’ to rectify storm damage to railway lines

Ross Moran, rail director for Network Rail in Scotland, said lines have experienced a ‘devastating’ impact due to the high winds and debris.

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