Police say a number of people have been involved in disorder in the same area of Edinburgh where there were attacks last year.
Month: October 2024
Rioter, 61, found hanging in cell, inquest told
Peter Lynch was found dead two months into his two years and eight months prison sentence.
UK borrowing costs at highest for a year after Budget
Analysts say the rise in borrowing costs is a sign the markets aren’t happy about the increase in government spending.
Council finds ‘strong concerns’ lorry drivers using drink and drugs
A reoprt on HGV safety was ordered after 11-year-old Thomas Wong was killed by a non-council bin lorry
NHS must improve productivity, says Streeting
Health secretary says he expects value for money for taxpayers after £25 billion cash injection.
Thousands at Europe’s biggest Halloween party
A full four-day programme of events is coming to a close with a parade and fireworks display.
Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year
Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.
Green farming budget freeze ‘will hit nature work’
Environmental groups warn that next year’s farm payments budget will not be enough to protect nature.
More than 400 people come forward over Al Fayed sexual abuse allegations
Lawyers representing alleged survivors of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed say they are in contact with 421 people.
Woman admits relationship with Zara Aleena killer
Hayley Jones pleads guilty to an “inappropriate relationship” with Jordan McSweeney at HMP Belmarsh.
