The Latest Breaking News from Police Scotland

Police with 'riot shields' called to block of flats in Scottish town

An emergency response team including police with 'riot shields' were called to a block of flats.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023

Wife saw man swept away in river amid flooding

Searches have been carried out this week for the 77-year-old man.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Policeman ‘tortured’ by his failure to log M9 crash call, inquiry hears

John Yuill and Lamara Bell died following the crash near Stirling in July 2015.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Floods compared to Beast from the East amid warmest October in five years

Police Scotland said communities ‘faced some of the most challenging conditions ever’, while the Met Office said temperatures were unseasonably warm.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

‘Danger to life’ and weather warnings extended as Humza Yousaf attends crisis talks

Some parts of Scotland saw a month’s rain in just 24 hours, with “danger to life” warnings continuing over the weekend.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023

A month’s rain fell in 24 hours, ‘danger to life’ warnings extended

The Met Office extended an amber warning for some regions until Sunday amid warnings not to travel.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Ten airlifted to safety as heavy rain causes landslides in Scotland

Torrential downpours have left roads closed and cars stranded by landslides

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2023

Met Office extends rain warning as Scottish Government Resilience Room officials meet

Northern and southern parts of the UK will see a contrast in weather this weekend, with high temperatures and torrential rainfall affecting…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023

Stark contrast in north-south weather continues throughout weekend

A month’s worth of rainfall is expected to hit parts of Scotland, while temperatures could rise to 25C in southern and central England.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Flying Scotsman to carry out tours after passing mechanical inspection

The 100-year-old steam locomotive was involved in a shunt with carriages from another train last Friday.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023