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Man arrested after Edinburgh stabbing incident which saw tower block sealed off
39+ min ago (271+ words) A man has been arrested after an incident in the west of Edinburgh where another man was stabbed, police have said. Police Scotland confirmed they have arrested a man after reports of someone with a "bladed weapon" in Calder. The…...
Two in hospital after ‘stabbings’ in Edinburgh as police seal off tower block
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (571+ words) Two people are in hospital following an incident in Edinburgh where a man armed with knives apparently attacked people, with a tower block sealed off by police afterwards. Locals said a number of people may have been stabbed in the…...
Edinburgh area locked down after reports of man with weapons and stabbings
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (222+ words) Police have warned the public to avoid part of Edinburgh following "reports of a man with a bladed weapon. Locals says a number of people may have been stabbed, with an emergency response in place since before 9am. Armed police are…...
Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (803+ words) The family of Emma Caldwell has warned of "betrayal" and a "travesty of justice" after Police Scotland was left out of the inquiry's remit. The public inquiry into her murder officially began on Tuesday by publishing what it would investigate....
Manchester synagogue terrorist was on police bail for alleged rape
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (682+ words) Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the Manchester synagogue attack, according to sources. Al-Shamie was also heard to shout "this is what they get for killing our children" as he tried…...
Bus workers in Cardiff call off planned strikes after deal reached
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (130+ words) Planned strikes by hundreds of bus workers have been called off after a deal to resolve a dispute over pay and conditions. Around 450 members of Unite at Cardiff City Transport Services, known as ... Bus workers in Cardiff call off planned…...
Crowds line streets as Enniskillen says goodbye to Michael Kerr
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (936+ words) Enniskillen fell silent yesterday morning as hundreds gathered, united in quiet reflection on the vibrant life and enduring legacy of Michael Kerr. On Wednesday, June 18, over 400 people congregated'outside St. Michael's Church to pay their respects to the local sporting legend…...
Make it easier to open drug consumption rooms as first has saved lives, MPs told
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (613+ words) The Thistle, which opened in Glasgow's east end earlier this year, has had more than 1,000 visits by drug users. MPs have been told there should be an easier way to set up safer drug consumption rooms, as the doctor in…...