May 31, 2011
Two trailers containing girders estimated to be worth £50,000 were taken from the Houston Industrial Estate in Livingston. "This theft is likely to have been planned, as specialist heavy lifting equipment would have been required to move the steel parts,” said a Lothian and Borders Police spokesman, adding: "It is possible that those responsible were […]
May 24, 2011
The performance of Dumfries and Galloway police, which in an annual report has revealed a widespread drop in crime, is going before a council committee. The report will be presented to councillors by Chief Constable Pat Shearer. The document includes figures which reveal a 13 per cent fall in crime when compared with the three-year […]
May 13, 2011
A Lothian and Borders Police spokeswoman commented after a prisoner who was fleeing from custody on the way to court allegedly threatened a woman whose car he stole. The spokeswoman said: "Having allegedly threatened the woman and stolen the Fiesta… the man drove through Holyrood Park on Queen’s Drive”, adding: “He continued on to Lochend […]
May 03, 2011
Councillor Paul Edie, the community safety leader in Edinburgh, welcomed the overall drop in crime. He said: "We still have to crack the alcohol problem which has always been at the root of violent crime. But I’m very pleased with the overall drop in crime in Edinburgh.” In Edinburgh during the 11-month period between last […]
April 28, 2011
Rail services between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunblane, Alloa, Perth and Cumbernauld were caused by a blaze at an industrial shed in Bonnybridge. The huge disruption to rush hour rail travel was due to the site being cordoned off because of the danger from highly combustible materials. Services on the Glasgow to Edinburgh route are still subject […]
April 19, 2011
Lothian and Borders Police are undertaking a particular blitz on shops they believe could be dealing in stolen goods. Det Insp Matt Richards, of Lothian and Borders Police, said: "The ability to sell stolen property remains the key motive for criminals committing housebreakings, robberies, general thefts and other acquisitive crimes.” He continued: "Hopefully these sentences […]
April 14, 2011
The Scottish Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers, is opposed to proposals for part-time police officers to serve rural areas. The plans have been suggested to cope with severe budget cuts faced by Scottish forces and would involve police not providing a visible presence on the streets. Les Gray, chairman of the Scottish […]
April 07, 2011
Under discussion by Annandale and Eskdale area committee in Annan town hall next Wednesday (April 13) is the future of police and fire and rescue services in Scotland. The Scottish government wants to gauge public opinion on its consultation documents including the future of policing in Scotland. Council vice-chairman Ronnie Tait said plans would mean […]
April 06, 2011
Chief constable Patrick Shearer was pleased that crime in Dumfries and Galloway has fallen in the past 12 months. There were 736 fewer reported incidents last year. Mr Shearer said: "These figures come at a time when all forces across Scotland are under review in relation to the future structure of policing in Scotland.” He […]
March 24, 2011
High pump prices are being blamed as a factor in the number of fuel thefts increasing in Stirling and Falkirk. The most recent fuel theft took place between March 13 and 14, when more than 3,000 litres (660 gallons) of red diesel was stolen from farm storage tanks near Kippen. Police said a large vehicle […]