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Scotland's £84m Dental Crisis as Emergency Demand Soars

Scotland faces a mounting dental health emergency, with NHS spending on urgent treatments soaring to £84 million. Discover the crisis leaving patients in pain and the growing 'dental deserts' across the nation.

Scotland's NHS Crisis: Swinney Faces Mounting Pressure

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is under intense scrutiny as the nation's NHS faces a deepening crisis, with soaring waiting times and critical reports highlighting systemic failures in patient care.

Armed police tackle teen in Resident Evil costume

A 16-year-old boy dressed as a character from Resident Evil was violently apprehended by armed police in Bicester after terrified members of the public mistook his replica weapon for a real firearm, sparking a major armed response.

Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis

A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.

Armed Police Arrest Sitcom Writer Graham Linehan at Heathrow

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting ignites a fierce national debate on policing priorities after 'Father Ted' co-creator Graham Linehan was arrested by armed officers at Heathrow Airport. The incident, stemming from alleged 'transphobic' comments, rais

Scots Police Forced to Buy Their Own Uniforms

Police Scotland officers are spending hundreds of pounds of their own money on replacement uniforms and equipment after the force's standard-issue kit was widely criticised for being poor quality, ill-fitting, and unfit for purpose.

Police Officer Shot, Two Missing in Highlands Manhunt

A major police incident is unfolding in the Scottish Highlands after an officer was shot and two armed colleagues vanished during a welfare check. A massive search operation is underway for the missing officers and the suspect.

Armed Police Ambush Machete Robbers in Dramatic Takedown

Shocking bodycam footage reveals the moment armed Metropolitan Police officers swarm two machete-wielding robbers in a meticulously planned takedown in South London. The duo, who targeted a delivery driver, were sentenced to a combined 15 years.

Sunshine Coast Lockdown: Armed Police Hunt Gunman

Exclusive: Sunshine Coast residents in lockdown as specialist police, including the Critical Incident Response Team, scour bushland for an armed suspect following a dramatic shooting incident near a popular shopping precinct. Ongoing manhunt continues.

Off-Duty Cop Mistakes Armed Robber for Prankster

An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer faced a nightmare scenario when he bravely intervened in an armed robbery at a London convenience store, only to be violently attacked after initially believing the incident was an elaborate prank for a TV show.

Armed Police Standoff in King's Hill

Armed police have surrounded a building in King's Hill, Kent, following reports of a serious incident. Residents urged to avoid the area as authorities investigate.

100mph police chase ends in violent crash

A high-speed police pursuit through UK streets culminated in a dramatic collision after a stolen car smashed into an armed response vehicle at 100mph. Shocking footage captures the reckless driver's dangerous antics before the inevitable crash.

Sydney Airport lockdown after armed incident

Sydney Airport was plunged into chaos as an armed incident triggered a full lockdown, with passengers evacuated and flights disrupted. Authorities swiftly responded, but tensions remain high.

Man arrested after police standoff in Batley

A man has been arrested in Batley following a tense police standoff involving armed officers. West Yorkshire Police responded to reports of a disturbance on Upper Commercial Street.

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