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Police warn of internet conmen – West Lothian Courier

Friday, August 19th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

Police warn of internet conmenWest Lothian CourierA Lothian and Borders Police spokesman warned people to be careful when using the internet. He added: “Lothian and Borders Police would advise anyone using Gumtree or any similar site to be vigilant, and ...

Tributes to special constable – West Lothian Courier

Friday, August 19th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

Tributes to special constableWest Lothian CourierPeter was a special constable with Lothian and Borders Police and family and colleagues have spoken of how much he will be missed. The Armadale man was married with a family, and in a statement ...

Riot fire at Enfield warehouse hits Frightened Rabbit records – Borders Today

Friday, August 19th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

Borders TodayRiot fire at Enfield warehouse hits Frightened Rabbit recordsBorders TodayMeanwhile, a team from Lothian and Borders Police's G Division supported their English colleagues in Manchester and Birmingham during the looting and violence, which resulted in five deaths, more than ...

Spectre of Breivik inflames far-right row – Scotsman

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

Spectre of Breivik inflames far-right rowScotsmanLothian and Borders Police are not objecting to the march, but say that previous experience from last year points to the prospect of disruption. "Any opposition rally is likely to be significant in size with ...

Woman attacked after accepting lift – The Press Association

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

Woman attacked after accepting liftThe Press AssociationA Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "While the victim was not injured, she was understandably distressed as a result of her ordeal, and we are appealing for any information that can help us ...

Prostitution arrests double – Scotsman

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

Prostitution arrests doubleScotsmanThe figures, released by Lothian and Borders Police, showed that 127 arrests for either soliciting, loitering or importuning were made in 2006. The number fell to 50 the following year then 37 in 2008 before starting to climb ...

Police insist they can handle SDL march in Capital – Scotsman

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

Police insist they can handle SDL march in CapitalScotsmanIn a formal police response sent to councillors, Superintendent David Carradice, of Lothian and Borders Police, said: "There can be little doubt that the media and certain sections of the public are ...

Criminals target of Facebook scheme – The Press Association

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 Posted in Lothian & Borders | Comments Off

STV LocalCriminals target of Facebook schemeThe Press AssociationLothian and Borders Police`s 'Made From Crime' initiative will allow internet users to report their concerns online, anonymously if they wish, using the popular social networking site or via Bluetooth to link directly ...