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Suicide prevention scheme launched in wake of Polmont deaths

THE Scottish Prison Service has apologised to the families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, who took their own lives in Polmont Young…

The National (Scotland)

Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

SPS also committed to pilot ‘signs of life’ suicide prevention/monitoring technology in Polmont, with a report due by January 17 2026.

Evening Standard

Constance pledges ‘systemic response’ over deaths at Polmont YOI

The Scottish Justice Secretary made the commitment as she responded to a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of William Brown and Katie Allan.

Evening Standard

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Glasgow trains to Edinburgh could be cancelled or delayed after passenger emergency

Trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh could face delays or cancellation due to a passenger emergecny which occurred at around 5.30pm today on a service to Polmont

Glasgow Live

Woman wakes up on train to find naked man sitting next to her

The victim was travelling on a train between Polmont and Edinburgh Waverley

Evening Standard

Falkirk flooding and traffic fears over greenbelt housing plan

The developer says that road safety fears are unfounded and all objections can be overcome

Daily Record

Falkirk councillors give green light to Polmont plans for 500 houses

CALA Homes is investing £120 million in the site which has been talked about for nearly 25 years

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Falkirk homes to be built near Polmont Aldi despite objections

The developer has promised that local residents will still have access to a large part of the "much-loved area"

Daily Record

Falkirk councillors delay 'huge decision' on Polmont housing to let new members visit site

Falkirk Council's planning committee will visit the Gilston area before they make their final decision

Daily Record

Killer now identifies as an infant who wears nappies and demands baby food in prison

Sophie Eastwood, who was named Daniel at the time of their sentencing, is serving a life term at Polmont prison in Brightons, Scotland for using shoelaces to strangle a cell-mate to death in 2004

Daily Mirror

Trans Scots killer now identifying as infant demands nappies and baby food in jail

Sophie Eastwood, formerly Daniel, is demanding nappies to wear and food to be blended like a baby's and has already been supplied with a dummy at Polmont prison.

Daily Record

Polmont hazardous waste facility set to get green light despite locals' concerns

Polmont Community Council says decision on major waste site should have been made by the planning committee.

Daily Record

Plans for 500 homes at Polmont first proposed 24-years ago delayed again

Developers Hansteen Ltd had hoped they would finally get a decision on their plans, but councillors want to visit the site first.

Daily Record

Driver slammed as 'selfish' after being caught travelling at 104mph on M9

The Mini was stopped on the northbound M9 at J4, Polmont, earlier this week.

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Deaths in Scots prisons are on the rise as shock figures confirm 'worst fears' of grieving families

Scottish prison deaths in recent years include the death of 21-year-old Katie Allan at Polmont Young Offenders Institute in 2018, and the death of Allan Marshall in 2015 after he was restrained by prison officers during a struggle at Saughton Prison.

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