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Scottish police officers challenge ‘clean-shaven’ policy at tribunal

Police Scotland has told officers to shave off facial hair by end of May so they can use FFP3 face masks

The Guardian - UK

Police Scotland policy against facial hair sparks complaints from officers

THE Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said it has been “inundated with complaints” over a new policy from Police Scotland that will require…

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland officers told to 'shave beards' as force 'inundated' with complaints

Police Scotland said the policy is being brought in to "protect those on the frontline" as wearing the FFP3 mask properly requires the face to be clean-shaven, but the rule change has been met with complaints

Edinburgh Live

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Police Scotland officers told to shave off beards as force 'inundated' with complaints over new policy

The new ruling, which would see officers forced to shave off their facial hair within weeks, has reportedly caused "considerable angst" among officers.

Daily Record

Police probe after 'human remains' are discovered in Irvine church

POLICE in Irvine launched an investigation after historic human remains were discovered hidden below a cupboard in a church in the town.

The National (Scotland)

Second largest police force orders all officers to shave beards thanks to Covid

The new policy, which also covers civilian staff, comes into force by the end of this month

Wales Online

Cops probing SNP hunted for a women’s razor and a wheelbarrow at Nicola Sturgeon's home

EXCLUSIVE:The bizarre items were contained on a warrant which lays out the purchases sought by police in their probe

Daily Record

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Urgent search to find 14-year-old girl missing from her Renfrew home

Ellen Brolly, aged 14, has been missing from the Renfrew area since around 5.30pm on Wednesday, May 3, and is believed to be in the Paisley, Renfrew or Barrhead areas.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow pensioner missing as urgent search launched with police 'increasingly concerned'

Elizabeth McKeown was last seen in Glasgow city centre sparking an urgent police search following growing concerns, as officers appeal to the public for information.

Glasgow Live

Person rushed to hospital after car flips onto roof in Scottish village

Two ambulances attended the scene and one person was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy after the car flipped on its roof and landed on the pavement in a village in Fife.

Edinburgh Live

Trans journalist targeted after 'decapitate terfs' misinformation on Twitter

A TRANS journalist has faced people posting their personal details online and calls for Police Scotland to take action against them and after they…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar accuses Humza Yousaf of failing to tackle ‘culture of misogyny’ at Police Scotland

Anas Sarwar grilled Yousaf on his promise to resolve concerns over how complaints are handed by the force.

Daily Record

Human remains found at Irvine church during construction works

Historic remains were discovered hidden below a cupboard in Irvine's Old Parish Church

Daily Record

Ex SNP media chief compares 'grotesque' police probe to Rangers prosecution shambles

Murray Foote, who quit his job over an SNP membership figures scandal, has asked whether the police investigation into SNP finances is a "wild goose chase"

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One person rushed to hospital after fire breaks out in West Lothian prison

A fire had broken out within HMP Addiewell and fire crews and Police Scotland rushed to the prison in West Calder. One person was taken to hospital as fire crews tackled the blaze.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow holidaymakers return home to find Mini Cooper stolen while abroad

The owners of the black Mini Cooper returned home from their holiday to find their car had been stolen from Clarence Gardens and with police now appealing for information.

Edinburgh Live

Emergency services scramble to West Lothian prison following incident

Emergency services rushed to the prison in West Calder, West Lothian following reports of an incident. A number of fire appliances and police officers were spotted at the scene.

Glasgow Live

Number of missing children in West Dunbartonshire almost doubles

Police figures showed that the number of missing person reports relating to children and looked after children which has risen from 93 to 184.

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Humza Yousaf responds to Alex Salmond's call for Stone of Destiny stand-off

Salmond said that Yousaf had the opportunity to make a “simple statement in defence of the country and realm” which would have made headlines…

Daily Record

Parking charges are given the green light - but not for at least three years

Councillors were warned there was no 'quick or cheap fix' the area's parking problems.

Edinburgh Live

Lothian bus back window smashed during 'disturbance' on busy Edinburgh road

Police Scotland say that they were called to a disturbance outside of the Drum Brae Hub in Clermiston at around 5pm on Tuesday May 2. Glass from the bus window could be seen on the road.

Edinburgh Live

US Navy ship RV Petrel righted six weeks after emergency incident in Edinburgh dock

Two tugs are said to have undertaken the work to bring the RV Petrel back to its natural position after it tilted to a 45 degree angle which injured as many as 35 people.

Daily Record

Ship that toppled in Leith dry dock injuring dozens finally righted weeks after major incident

RV Petrel is now back afloat following an operation to get it righted. Dozens of people were injured during the incident in March.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh woman knocked off bike by driver 'without a care' hunts down witnesses

The 49-year-old was knocked off her bike when a car tried to overtake her on North Bridge while work was ongoing, narrowing the roads. Now she is desperately appealing for witnesses.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian parking charges backed by council - but at least three years away

There is no quick or cheap way to set up parking rules councillors accept as they vote to back the introduction of council regulation

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