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Archive for February, 2008

Radioactive Packages Trigger Major Alert in Central Edinburgh - FireFighting News.com

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 Posted in Lothian & Borders | No Comments »

Radioactive Packages Trigger Major Alert in Central EdinburghFireFighting News.com - 54 minutes agoLothian and Borders Police refused to comment last night, saying it was a fire service operation with which they were assisting. Lothian and Borders Fire ...

Climber dies after gully fall - Galloway Today

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 Posted in Northern | No Comments »

Climber dies after gully fallGalloway Today, UK - 53 minutes agoNorthern Constabulary said next of kin were being informed. The full article contains 99 words and appears in Press Association newspaper.

Flying visit by prince - East Lothian Courier

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 Posted in Lothian & Borders | No Comments »

Flying visit by princeEast Lothian Courier, UK - 21 minutes ago... youngest son was also welcomed by county provost, Councillor Sheena Richardson, and Inspector Sean Scott, of Lothian and Borders Police, among others. ...

Towns say cheers to public drinking bylaws - East Lothian Courier

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 Posted in Lothian & Borders | No Comments »

Towns say cheers to public drinking bylawsEast Lothian Courier, UK - 48 minutes ago“And I would welcome any feedback from community councillors or Lothian and Borders Police in terms of whether the exemptions have made a difference. ...

All shook up as biggest quake since 1984 rattles the nation's nerves - Scotsman

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 Posted in Dumfries & Galloway | No Comments »

All shook up as biggest quake since 1984 rattles the nation's nervesScotsman, United Kingdom - 31 minutes agoA spokeswoman for Dumfries and Galloway Police said: "A lady called in during the night and said she had felt a very slight tremor. ...

Firefighters Injured in Tower Block Blaze - FireFighting News.com

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 Posted in Strathclyde | No Comments »

Firefighters Injured in Tower Block BlazeFireFighting News.com - 21 minutes agoMeanwhile, Strathclyde Police confirmed yesterday that a 59-year- old man was found dead in a fire-damaged flat in Wyndford Road, Maryhill, on Monday. ...

Body recovered from loch - Deeside Today

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 Posted in Northern | No Comments »

Body recovered from lochDeeside Today, UK - 22 minutes agoA spokesman for Northern Constabulary said: "Inquiries are continuing into the circumstances of his death. "A report will be submitted to the procurator ...

Building sealed off over 'radioactive' packages - Scotsman

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 Posted in Lothian & Borders | No Comments »

Building sealed off over 'radioactive' packagesScotsman, United Kingdom - 11 minutes agoThe operation is a joint one involving the fire service and Lothian and Borders Police, who are also in attendance. The alarm was raised this evening after ...