Tag #Scotland

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The Bombing of Pan Am 103": New Drama Details Lockerbie Investigation

A new BBC and Netflix six-part drama, "The Bombing of Pan Am 103", details the investigation into the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, focusing on the ground investigation in Scotland, the 2000 Camp Zeist trial, and the ongoing US trial, while highlighting the human impact on investigators and families.

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Celtic Hires Safety Advisors After Fan Complaints Over Old Firm Policing

Celtic FC hired independent safety consultants Fairhurst to review fan complaints about policing at their March 16th Old Firm match, where 90 fans were denied entry after refusing searches under Section 60 powers.

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Scotland Deploys 10,500 Body-Worn Cameras Amidst Facial Recognition Debate

Scotland's police force is rolling out 10,500 body-worn video cameras over the next 12-18 months at a cost of \£35 million, aiming to improve evidence gathering and potentially integrate live facial recognition technology, despite privacy concerns.

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On Falling: Exploitation in the European Gig Economy

On Falling" documents the daily life of Aurora, a Portuguese gig worker in a Scottish distribution center, revealing the exploitative nature of gig work within the European Union and its impact on workers' physical and mental health through chaotic work conditions and low pay.

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Kenyan Man Charged in Murder of Scottish Businessman

Alex Mutua Kithuka will be charged in a Kenyan court on Wednesday with the murder of Scottish businessman Campbell Scott, whose body was found in a sack in Makongo Forest on February 17th; another suspect had charges dropped in exchange for testimony, and police are seeking additional suspects with ...

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Calvin Harris' Pub Investment Revitalizes Dumfries Music Scene

Calvin Harris, through his company To The Nines, purchased the Coach and Horses pub in Dumfries, Scotland, for £190,000 in August 2023, significantly boosting the local music scene by providing a venue for local bands and contributing to the town's cultural revitalization.

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Zonal Electricity Pricing Proposed for UK, Potentially Lowering Scottish Bills

Octopus Energy's CEO proposes zonal electricity pricing in the UK, potentially making Scottish electricity the cheapest in Europe by basing prices on local renewable energy generation; however, rival firms express concerns about a resulting 'postcode lottery' and investment uncertainty in planned in...

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Scotland Misses Child Poverty Reduction Targets

Scotland missed its legally binding targets for reducing child poverty in 2023-2024, with relative child poverty at 22% and absolute poverty at 17%, despite government investment in social security and programs aimed at mitigating the impact of the UK government's austerity measures. These figures a...

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Gang Dispute Leads to Fatal Stabbing in Glasgow

A 13-year-old boy admitted to culpable homicide after fatally stabbing 16-year-old Kory McCrimmon in Glasgow on May 31, 2023, following a dispute over £50 between rival gangs, highlighting the dangers of gang violence.

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Child's Potty Found Near Site of 1976 MacRae Murders

Police in Scotland have confirmed the discovery of a child's potty near Dalmagarry Quarry, where Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew's burning car was found in 1976; the item was found by workmen carrying out improvements to the A9, less than a mile from the lay-by where the car was disco...

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Underfunding Creates "Policing Deserts" in Scotland

Underfunding of Police Scotland has created "policing deserts" across Scotland, with station closures and officer shortages impacting community safety; the SPF reports officer numbers dropping to below 16,000 from 17,496 in 2013, while Police Scotland reports 16,631 currently serving, highlighting t...

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Edinburgh Fire and Shootings Possibly Linked to Gang Feud

A suspicious fire in Edinburgh's Niddrie area on Sunday at 4:30 AM is under investigation, potentially linked to two prior shootings on Thursday and Friday, possibly due to an ongoing feud between criminal gangs; police are using CCTV footage and increased patrols to address the situation.

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