 stv.tv | Abusive husband who set wife's house on fire sent her threatening letters from ... stv.tv Lothian and Borders Police warned similar sentences would be sought for anyone who intimidates others. Detective Superintendent Alan Crawford said: "Gary Barron was already serving a prison sentence for his threatening and intimidating behaviour ... |
 BBC News | Tayside Police officers commended for knife bravery BBC News The officers from Tayside Police were responding to a report of an assault in Forfar, Angus, when the suspect returned armed with a large knife. He grabbed a hostage and held a knife to his throat before being disarmed. PCs Diego Batard, Rod Hamilton, ... |
Northern Constabulary uses social media to balance 'inaccurate' media coverage The Guardian Northern Constabulary has said that social media websites are "very powerful tools" that have allowed it to balance unfair or inaccurate media coverage. In a new report the force, which started using Twitter in November 2009 and Facebook in early 2010, ... |
Paddlers and mountain team commended for tragic rescue efforts Grough Tayside Mountain Rescue Team, Tayside Fire and Rescue and the Tayside Police Search and Rescue Unit received the Chief Constable's Team Award. The recipients were presented with their awards at Tayside Police's eastern division headquarters in Forfar. ... |
Scottish News: Man in hospital with serious head injuries after attack in ... Scottish Daily Record Strathclyde Police said the assault was attempted murder. The injured man is in a serious condition at Royal Alexandra Hospital. Detective Inspector Mark McGowan said: "At the time of the attack yesterday, Causeyside Street would have been very busy ... |
Drivers face cops' phone crackdown Glasgow Evening Times DRIVERS flouting mobile phone laws will be targeted by Strathclyde Police during an enforcement initiative. The crackdown, which runs until Friday, will also see officers focus on people not wearing seat belts. ... |
 FoodManufacture.co.uk | Fatal abattoir accident FoodManufacture.co.uk The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working with Strathclyde Police to investigate the death of a worker at an abattoir in Scotland. Alex McCrae, a 23-year old worker from Dumbarton was seriously injured at about 1145am on Thursday, November 17 at ... |
Lorry drivers if you travel in snow and start to lose traction, pull over when safe to allow others through to churn up the snow. Warning of snow tomorrow high ground tayside. If travelling pack car with provisions, medication in case of delays whilst road are cleared.
