thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Crashed Ukraine Airlines plane in Iran could have been downed by missile strike or bomb

An aviation safety expert has said the crash of the Ukraine International Airlines ( UIA ) flight in Iran was caused by a `` catastrophic intervention of some kind '' .
Three Britons were among 167 people killed after the passenger plane crashed moments after the Boeing 737-800 took off on Wednesday .
David Learmount , consulting editor at aviation news site FlightGlobal , said such a sudden crash would only have a small number of causes .
The former RAF pilot said : `` Whatever it was , it was very dramatic and very sudden because the crew were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They had plenty of height which would have given them the time to make a call .
They were at around 8,000 or 9,000 feet and all of a sudden they were not talking to anyone .
`` You try to work out what very dramatic thing can go wrong with an airliner and you ca n't really come up with anything .
`` If it was a missile strike , that 's dramatic .
If it was a bomb on board , that 's dramatic .
`` If you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well damage the aeroplane to such an extent that the pilots are simply fighting for control and therefore they do n't have the capacity to tell anybody what 's going on.
`` Officials in Iran blamed an engine fire while the Ukrainian president has ordered a criminal investigation into the crash .
UIA has ruled out any chance of human error given the experience of the crew .
Mr Learmount said the crash could have been caused by the `` catastrophic mechanical failure '' of an engine , however he said this would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been reported by the Iranian media .
He continued : `` That would not be as dramatic as what we appear to have witnessed because although it could have damaged the aeroplane significantly , it would have been able to fly on the other engine alone .
`` It has never happened before that both engines have failed for completely unrelated reasons at the same time .
`` That is the only catastrophic thing that could have happened to the aircraft without any interference from the outside . ''
Mr Learmount said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has been previously caused by a crash into a flock of birds .
However , at a height of between 8,000 and 9,000 feet , the UIA plane was too high to be affected by birds , he said .
`` You do n't get a four-year-old modern airliner falling apart in the sky and bursting into flames , it just does n't happen , '' he added .
The Iranian military disputed suggestions the airliner was brought down by a missile , something Downing Street added there was `` no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities refused to rule out the prospect .
Tony Cable , a former senior inspector of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch ( AAIB ) , told Sky News there was likely a `` loss of control '' which led to the crash .
When asked what may have caused this , he said : `` A multitude of things really , all sorts of aircraft faults and failures , hostile action , whatever , many , many causes potentially . ''
Mr Cable said the aeroplane is thought to have had a normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggests something pretty catastrophic , '' he said .
The investigation into the crash is ongoing and will involve the plane 's manufacturer , Boeing , as well as the United States .
However , tensions are high in the region after the US killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani .
Graham Brathwaite , Professor of Safety and Accident Investigation and Director of Transport Systems at Cranfield University , said : `` These are safety investigations , not to apportion blame or liability , but to focus on what the industry can learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Iran as 'the state of occurrence ' with Ukraine acting as an accredited representative .
One of the other states that would normally participate is the state of the manufacturer , in this case the United States National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) .
`` They could bring in technical advisers - in this investigation that would be the manufacturer , Boeing .
This ensures the independence of the investigation 's findings . ''
Mr Brathwaite added that a third , neutral country may be involved in aspects of the investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commonly known as the black box .

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An aviation safety expert has said the crash of the Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight in Iran was caused by a "catastrophic intervention of some kind".
Three Britons were among 176 people killed after the passenger plane crashed moments after the Boeing 737-800 took off on Wednesday.
David Learmount, consulting editor at aviation news site FlightGlobal, said such a sudden crash would only have a small number of causes.
The former RAF pilot said: "Whatever it was, it was very dramatic and very sudden because the crew were not able to make an emergency call.
"They had plenty of height which would have given them the time to make a call. They were at around 8,000 or 9,000 feet and all of a sudden they were not talking to anyone.
(Image: via REUTERS)
"You try to work out what very dramatic thing can go wrong with an airliner and you can't really come up with anything.
"If it was a missile strike, that's dramatic. If it was a bomb on board, that's dramatic.
"If you have either of those two things that might well damage the aeroplane to such an extent that the pilots are simply fighting for control and therefore they don't have the capacity to tell anybody what's going on. "
Officials in Iran blamed an engine fire while the Ukrainian president has ordered a criminal investigation into the crash.
UIA has ruled out any chance of human error given the experience of the crew.
Mr Learmount said the crash could have been caused by the "catastrophic mechanical failure" of an engine, however he said this would not match the significant wreckage that has been reported by the Iranian media.
(Image: VIA REUTERS)
He continued: "That would not be as dramatic as what we appear to have witnessed because although it could have damaged the aeroplane significantly, it would have been able to fly on the other engine alone.
"It has never happened before that both engines have failed for completely unrelated reasons at the same time.
"That is the only catastrophic thing that could have happened to the aircraft without any interference from the outside."
Mr Learmount said it was rare to have both engines fail, which has been previously caused by a crash into a flock of birds.
However, at a height of between 8,000 and 9,000 feet, the UIA plane was too high to be affected by birds, he said.
"You don't get a four-year-old modern airliner falling apart in the sky and bursting into flames, it just doesn't happen," he added.
(Image: via REUTERS)
The Iranian military disputed suggestions the airliner was brought down by a missile , something Downing Street added there was "no indication" of, after the Ukrainian authorities refused to rule out the prospect.
Tony Cable, a former senior inspector of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), told Sky News there was likely a "loss of control" which led to the crash.
When asked what may have caused this, he said: "A multitude of things really, all sorts of aircraft faults and failures, hostile action, whatever, many, many causes potentially."
Mr Cable said the aeroplane is thought to have had a normal ascent before suddenly dropping.
"It suggests something pretty catastrophic," he said.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing and will involve the plane's manufacturer, Boeing, as well as the United States.
However, tensions are high in the region after the US killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
(Image: VIA REUTERS)
Graham Brathwaite, Professor of Safety and Accident Investigation and Director of Transport Systems at Cranfield University, said: "These are safety investigations, not to apportion blame or liability, but to focus on what the industry can learn.
"The investigation will be led by Iran as 'the state of occurrence' with Ukraine acting as an accredited representative. One of the other states that would normally participate is the state of the manufacturer, in this case the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
"They could bring in technical advisers - in this investigation that would be the manufacturer, Boeing. This ensures the independence of the investigation's findings."
Mr Brathwaite added that a third, neutral country may be involved in aspects of the investigation including decoding the flight data recorder, commonly known as the black box.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Woman dies in Livingston crash as four people are rushed to hospital

A woman has died in a serious crash involving three vehicles in Livingston .
Police were alerted to reports of @ @ @ @ @ Cousland Road at around 3.20pm on Wednesday afternoon .
A woman was pronounced dead at @ @ @ @ @ were rushed to hospital after the collision .
The extent of their injuries is unknown @ @ @ @ @ shut down the road at Mill Roundabout and the Hospital Interchange .
Drivers have been @ @ @ @ @ while road closures remain in place .
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said : “ @ @ @ @ @ diversions are in place .
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A woman has died in a serious crash involving three vehicles in Livingston .
Police were alerted to reports of a serious road collision at Cousland Road at around 3.20pm on Wednesday afternoon.
A woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four people were rushed to hospital after the collision.
The extent of their injuries is unknown.
Officers moved quickly to shut down the road at Mill Roundabout and the Hospital Interchange.
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area while road closures remain in place.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The road is closed and diversions are in place.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Police hunt man who attacked woman in Giffnock street

Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted by a man in Giffnock .
The 21-year old was attacked at the Muirend Pavilion in the East Renfrewshire suburb at around 7pm on Tuesday night .
Police say that she was walking on the path leading from Whitton Drive to the pavilion when she was attacked .
He ran off immediately after the assault .
The man has been described as being between 18 and 22-years-old , about 5ft 6ins tall , of slim build , sallow completion and spoke with a Glaswegian accent .
He was wearing glasses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jeans and was spotted carrying a rucksack at the time of the incident .
Detective Constable Craig Stewart of Giffnock CID said : “ The Muirend Pavilion is a busy place on week nights with both football and rugby training sessions taking place there .
I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of the pavilion to help us identify the following man who we want to speak to in relation to this attack .
“ Anyone who can help should call the CID at Giffnock on the 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3250 of January 7 .
Anyone who wishes to pass on information and remain anonymous can do so by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

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Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted by a man in Giffnock .
The 21-year old was attacked at the Muirend Pavilion in the East Renfrewshire suburb at around 7pm on Tuesday night.
Police say that she was walking on the path leading from Whitton Drive to the pavilion when she was attacked.
He ran off immediately after the assault.
The man has been described as being between 18 and 22-years-old, about 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, sallow completion and spoke with a Glaswegian accent.
He was wearing glasses, a dark coloured waterproof jacket, jeans and was spotted carrying a rucksack at the time of the incident.
Detective Constable Craig Stewart of Giffnock CID said: “The Muirend Pavilion is a busy place on week nights with both football and rugby training sessions taking place there. I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of the pavilion to help us identify the following man who we want to speak to in relation to this attack.
“Anyone who can help should call the CID at Giffnock on the 101 number, and quote the reference number 3250 of January 7. Anyone who wishes to pass on information and remain anonymous can do so by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Murderer to be freed from prison despite refusing to tell family where he hid victim's body

A murderer is set to be released from prison despite never revealing where he hid his victim 's body .
The Parole Board confirmed it is standing by its original decision to free Ian Simms after refusing the English Justice Secretary 's request to keep him behind bars .
Helen McCourt 's mother Marie McCourt called on Robert Buckland to step in after the board decided Simms had met the test for release three decades after the 22-year-old went missing .
A Parole Board spokesman said : `` The Parole Board has decided that the original decision to release Ian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reconsideration application from the Secretary of State .
`` Whilst the Parole Board has every sympathy with Helen McCourt 's family , if the board is satisfied that imprisonment is no longer necessary for the protection of the public , they are legally obliged to direct release . ''
Buckland said : `` The reconsideration of this case by a Parole Board judge is a process independent from Government but we are obviously disappointed with the outcome .
`` I understand this will be extremely upsetting for the family of Helen McCourt and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Marie McCourt has told me and my predecessors repeatedly of the additional anguish experienced by her and others in similar situations .
`` I hope Helen 's Law , which is now before Parliament , will serve as a lasting legacy to Helen and to the bravery of Marie and her family . ''
Buckland 's request for a reconsideration was made on grounds including that the original decision was `` irrational '' and `` erroneous '' , according to documents on the application .
In his findings , Parole Board chairman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of public prosecutions and retired judge who reviewed the request , said it was `` impossible '' to characterise the decision as `` irrational '' and therefore the application was refused .
Simms will not be released imminently and it could take weeks to arrange but may be dependent on whether campaigners launch legal action against the ruling .
The original decision came after Mrs McCourt 's campaign to keep killers behind bars until they lead police to the victim 's body , dubbed Helen 's Law , failed to be ratified before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delayed because of general elections .
The Prisoners ( Disclosure of Information about Victims ) Bill was brought back to Parliament on Wednesday but a date has not yet been set for it to be properly debated by MPs .
Pub landlord Simms , who was convicted by a jury on overwhelming DNA evidence of Ms McCourt 's abduction and murder , is serving his life sentence at HMP Garth in Leyland , Lancashire .
He has always maintained his innocence over the death of Ms McCourt , an insurance clerk who vanished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool in 1988 .
Simms was convicted of her murder the following year , having been told he would serve at least 16 years and one day behind bars .
He was eligible to be considered for release in February 2004 .
Mrs McCourt previously said she was `` in shock '' at the decision to consider Simms ' release .
The summary of the Parole Board 's original ruling said Simms was deemed suitable for release due to factors including the `` considerable change in his behaviour '' .
The decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of conditions including residing at a designated address , having to wear a tagging device to monitor his whereabouts , observe a curfew and avoid any contact with the family of his victim .

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A murderer is set to be released from prison despite never revealing where he hid his victim's body.
The Parole Board confirmed it is standing by its original decision to free Ian Simms after refusing the English Justice Secretary's request to keep him behind bars.
Helen McCourt's mother Marie McCourt called on Robert Buckland to step in after the board decided Simms had met the test for release three decades after the 22-year-old went missing.
A Parole Board spokesman said: "The Parole Board has decided that the original decision to release Ian Simms should stand, after considering a reconsideration application from the Secretary of State.
(Image: Mirror Pix)
"Whilst the Parole Board has every sympathy with Helen McCourt's family, if the board is satisfied that imprisonment is no longer necessary for the protection of the public, they are legally obliged to direct release."
Buckland said: "The reconsideration of this case by a Parole Board judge is a process independent from Government but we are obviously disappointed with the outcome.
(Image: PA)
"I understand this will be extremely upsetting for the family of Helen McCourt and my heartfelt sympathies remain with them.
"Marie McCourt has told me and my predecessors repeatedly of the additional anguish experienced by her and others in similar situations.
"I hope Helen's Law, which is now before Parliament, will serve as a lasting legacy to Helen and to the bravery of Marie and her family."
(Image: PA)
Buckland's request for a reconsideration was made on grounds including that the original decision was "irrational" and "erroneous", according to documents on the application.
In his findings, Parole Board chairman Sir David Calvert-Smith, a former director of public prosecutions and retired judge who reviewed the request, said it was "impossible" to characterise the decision as "irrational" and therefore the application was refused.
(Image: PA)
Simms will not be released imminently and it could take weeks to arrange but may be dependent on whether campaigners launch legal action against the ruling.
The original decision came after Mrs McCourt's campaign to keep killers behind bars until they lead police to the victim's body, dubbed Helen's Law, failed to be ratified before Parliament on numerous occasions - twice being delayed because of general elections.
The Prisoners (Disclosure of Information about Victims) Bill was brought back to Parliament on Wednesday but a date has not yet been set for it to be properly debated by MPs.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Pub landlord Simms, who was convicted by a jury on overwhelming DNA evidence of Ms McCourt's abduction and murder, is serving his life sentence at HMP Garth in Leyland, Lancashire.
He has always maintained his innocence over the death of Ms McCourt, an insurance clerk who vanished on her way home from work in Liverpool in 1988.
Simms was convicted of her murder the following year, having been told he would serve at least 16 years and one day behind bars.
He was eligible to be considered for release in February 2004.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Mrs McCourt previously said she was "in shock" at the decision to consider Simms' release.
The summary of the Parole Board's original ruling said Simms was deemed suitable for release due to factors including the "considerable change in his behaviour".
The decision to release him was subject to a number of conditions including residing at a designated address, having to wear a tagging device to monitor his whereabouts, observe a curfew and avoid any contact with the family of his victim.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Serious crash in Livingston sees police shut down street

Police have shut down a road in Livingston after a ‘ serious ’ crash .
Emergency services raced to Cousland @ @ @ @ @ incident on Wednesday afternoon .
Officers have closed the road between the Mill Roundabout and @ @ @ @ @ remain at the scene .
West Lothian Council confirmed that the area would be closed @ @ @ @ @ services attend to the incident .
Police Scotland have urged drivers to avoid the area @ @ @ @ @ unclear if anyone has been injured in the crash .
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Police have shut down a road in Livingston after a ‘serious’ crash.
Emergency services raced to Cousland Road after reports of the incident on Wednesday afternoon.
Officers have closed the road between the Mill Roundabout and the Hospital Interchange as they remain at the scene.
West Lothian Council confirmed that the area would be closed to drivers overnight while emergency services attend to the incident.
Police Scotland have urged drivers to avoid the area if possible.
It is unclear if anyone has been injured in the crash.
Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.
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thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Holyrood votes to reject Boris Johnson's Brexit deal to take UK out of the EU

MSPs have voted to reject Boris Johnson 's deal to take the UK out of the EU .
The Prime Minister 's Withdrawal Agreement Bill is expected to complete its passage through the House of Commons on Thursday but MSPs were able to voice their disapproval of the legislation at Holyrood on Wednesday .
Under the devolution agreement , legislative consent is required for issues affecting devolved policy areas .
In practice , however , the UK Government is able to still proceed against the will of the Scottish , Welsh or Northern Irish administrations .
Having urged MSPs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mike Russell , Scotland 's Constitutional Relations Secretary , described the legislation as `` uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy '' .
MSPs voted to reject the UK Bill by votes to 92 votes to 29 .
`` This is a sad moment in the history of Scotland and the United Kingdom , '' he said .
`` A moment at odds with the outward-looking and internationalist values so many of us right across the UK hold dear .
`` The Withdrawal Agreement Bill is the vehicle for implementing in domestic law this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is contained in it and amplified by it is deeply damaging to the UK as the Scottish Government has set out in detail before .
`` But it is particularly bad for Scotland , as all the evidence shows , and it is uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy .
`` For England and Wales voted to leave and are leaving .
Northern Ireland will have its own arrangements for a closer alignment and the right to decide their own future .
`` Scotland , alone of the four nations , voted remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no special arrangements or say over its future relationship with the European Union . ''
Russell said the Withdrawal Agreement Bill `` goes contrary to the wishes of the majority of people in Scotland '' .
He added : `` We can not approve it because there has been no attempt by the UK to involve us in any sort of mutually agreeable process , indeed the reverse has been the case for the last three and a half years .
`` And we can not approve it because it alters and diminishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including some of our most vulnerable fellow human beings . ''
Scottish Tory constitutional spokesman Adam Tomkins said the Tories would finally deliver Brexit after securing a majority of MPs at Westminster in last month 's General Election .
`` The Bill will pass , the Withdrawal Agreement will take effect and this United Kingdom will at last leave the European Union at the end of this month , '' he said .
`` Finally it will all be over , Brexit will be sorted because a majority Conservative Government will deliver and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British people made more than three long years ago that we should leave .
`` Those are the facts and all the rest is just noise . ''
Scottish Labour 's Alex Rowley said his party would be backing the Scottish Government in withholding consent for the UK Bill .
He said : `` On such a crucial issue as the future of our nation and its relationship with Europe and the rest of the world , Scotland 's Parliament and Scotland 's Government must have a key role in that negotiation process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also have to be honest and make clear that , while Brexit will now happen , it will not be over with for a very , very long time '' .

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MSPs have voted to reject Boris Johnson's deal to take the UK out of the EU.
The Prime Minister's Withdrawal Agreement Bill is expected to complete its passage through the House of Commons on Thursday but MSPs were able to voice their disapproval of the legislation at Holyrood on Wednesday.
Under the devolution agreement, legislative consent is required for issues affecting devolved policy areas.
In practice, however, the UK Government is able to still proceed against the will of the Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish administrations.
Having urged MSPs to vote to refuse consent to the Bill, Mike Russell, Scotland's Constitutional Relations Secretary, described the legislation as "uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy".
MSPs voted to reject the UK Bill by votes to 92 votes to 29.
"This is a sad moment in the history of Scotland and the United Kingdom," he said.
(Image: Getty Images)
"A moment at odds with the outward-looking and internationalist values so many of us right across the UK hold dear.
"The Withdrawal Agreement Bill is the vehicle for implementing in domestic law this disastrous process.
"The Withdrawal Agreement which is contained in it and amplified by it is deeply damaging to the UK as the Scottish Government has set out in detail before.
"But it is particularly bad for Scotland , as all the evidence shows, and it is uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy.
"For England and Wales voted to leave and are leaving. Northern Ireland will have its own arrangements for a closer alignment and the right to decide their own future.
"Scotland, alone of the four nations, voted remain but is being forced to leave with no special arrangements or say over its future relationship with the European Union."
Russell said the Withdrawal Agreement Bill "goes contrary to the wishes of the majority of people in Scotland".
He added: "We cannot approve it because there has been no attempt by the UK to involve us in any sort of mutually agreeable process, indeed the reverse has been the case for the last three and a half years.
"And we cannot approve it because it alters and diminishes the basic rights of so many, including some of our most vulnerable fellow human beings."
(Image: Getty Images)
Scottish Tory constitutional spokesman Adam Tomkins said the Tories would finally deliver Brexit after securing a majority of MPs at Westminster in last month's General Election.
"The Bill will pass, the Withdrawal Agreement will take effect and this United Kingdom will at last leave the European Union at the end of this month," he said.
"Finally it will all be over, Brexit will be sorted because a majority Conservative Government will deliver and give effect to the decision that the British people made more than three long years ago that we should leave.
"Those are the facts and all the rest is just noise."
Scottish Labour's Alex Rowley said his party would be backing the Scottish Government in withholding consent for the UK Bill.
He said: "On such a crucial issue as the future of our nation and its relationship with Europe and the rest of the world, Scotland's Parliament and Scotland's Government must have a key role in that negotiation process."
Rowley added: "We also have to be honest and make clear that, while Brexit will now happen, it will not be over with for a very, very long time".


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Thousands of Scots are just two pay cheques away from becoming homeless

One in three Scots are just two pay cheques away from homelessness , a charity has warned .
A study found a third of people have no savings to dip into if they lose their job , fall ill or leave their partner .
And it would take one change in their financial situation for them to lose their home or be evicted .
Another survey found one in 10 are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage - about 180,000 people .
A further 14 per cent would struggle if their rent or mortgage went up by £25 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeless last year - one household every 17.5 minutes .
There are nearly 11,000 families living in temporary accommodation , including more than 14,000 children .
A study by charity beam.org found benefits being stopped and relationship breakdowns were the two most common reasons for people losing their homes .
Job loss and mental health were also factors .
Homeless charity Shelter found that homelessness has increased over the past two years , after falling over the previous decade .
Rents have been rising faster than inflation , while wages have stagnated or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the housing ladder so the demand for rental properties has grown while landlords in tourism hotspots can make more money through platforms such as Airbnb .
These issues are underpinned by a chronic lack of social housing .
Shelter 's Lisa Borthwick said : `` There has been a huge under investment in affordable housing over the last decade .
Waiting lists for council housing are huge , there 's a lack of bigger family homes and fewer options for these in private rental sector .
`` The recent commitment to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largely on track but it will take some time to get on top of the problem .
`` We need to make sure this continues to the next Parliament .
But it 's still not enough to overcome generations of underinvestment . ''
She added : `` Rents in both the private and social sector are rising faster than inflation , so people have fewer options for affordable housing that matches their wages .
`` It means people have less money available to save to create a safety net for themselves if something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , job insecurity , zero hours contracts and cuts to social security have all made it so much harder for people to make ends meet and plan for the future . ''
Borthwick added the benefits system is not an effective safety net .
She said : `` We still see a lot of people who have been sanctioned .
The benefit cap affects larger families with more children .
Housing benefit is delivered through local housing allowance and in many areas it does n't meet the full cost of rent . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4444 or go to shelterscotland.org/getadvice

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One in three Scots are just two pay cheques away from homelessness , a charity has warned.
A study found a third of people have no savings to dip into if they lose their job, fall ill or leave their partner. And it would take one change in their financial situation for them to lose their home or be evicted.
Another survey found one in 10 are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage - about 180,000 people. A further 14 per cent would struggle if their rent or mortgage went up by £25 a month.
More than 36,000 Scots became homeless last year - one household every 17.5 minutes. There are nearly 11,000 families living in temporary accommodation, including more than 14,000 children.
A study by charity beam.org found benefits being stopped and relationship breakdowns were the two most common reasons for people losing their homes. Job loss and mental health were also factors.
Homeless charity Shelter found that homelessness has increased over the past two years, after falling over the previous decade.
Rents have been rising faster than inflation, while wages have stagnated or fallen. Young people can't get on the housing ladder so the demand for rental properties has grown while landlords in tourism hotspots can make more money through platforms such as Airbnb.
These issues are underpinned by a chronic lack of social housing.
Shelter's Lisa Borthwick said: "There has been a huge under investment in affordable housing over the last decade. Waiting lists for council housing are huge, there's a lack of bigger family homes and fewer options for these in private rental sector.
"The recent commitment to build 50,000 affordable homes in this Parliament is largely on track but it will take some time to get on top of the problem.
"We need to make sure this continues to the next Parliament. But it's still not enough to overcome generations of underinvestment."
She added: "Rents in both the private and social sector are rising faster than inflation, so people have fewer options for affordable housing that matches their wages.
"It means people have less money available to save to create a safety net for themselves if something goes wrong. Wage freezes, austerity, job insecurity, zero hours contracts and cuts to social security have all made it so much harder for people to make ends meet and plan for the future."
Borthwick added the benefits system is not an effective safety net. She said: "We still see a lot of people who have been sanctioned. The benefit cap affects larger families with more children. Housing benefit is delivered through local housing allowance and in many areas it doesn't meet the full cost of rent."
Call Shelter's helpline on 0808 800 4444 or go to shelterscotland.org/getadvice


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Vegan slams Papa John's for serving him dairy cheese and 'murdered pig flesh'

A shocked vegan from Aberdeen was shocked to discover real cheese and pepperoni on two plant-based alternative pizzas he ordered from Papa John ’ s .
Matt Carter decided to try the pizza chain ’ s new vegan options shortly after it was revealed that Papa John ’ s would be offering the plant-based pizzas containing fake pieces of sausage and pepperoni .
The 21-year-old and his girlfriend Carla ordered the Jackfruit Pepperoni a twist on a standard pepperoni pizza - and the Vegan Works - which is topped with vegan sausage , jackfruit pepperoni and a range of different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have both been avoiding meat for a number of years , were angered after finding dairy cheese on one of the pizzas ordered and real pieces of pepperoni and ham on the other .
Both pizzas were ordered from Aberdeen 's Holburn Street branch at around 7pm on Tuesday , January 7 .
The animal rights activist took his frustrations to social media and wrote a strongly worded post about his discovery .
Writing on Vegan Supermarket Finds UK , he wrote : “ Tried Papa John 's , they put real cheese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I found dead pig flesh all over the other .
“ They then refused to send someone to replace them and requested I take them back to the shop myself as they didn ’ t believe me .
“ Their excuse when they saw them was that they have ‘ never made a vegan pizza before ’ “ Was fuming to say the least.
” He told the Daily Record that the Aberdeen branch got the order of the vegan pizza once inside the branch , before replacing it with another incorrect order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they got it wrong more than once '' , Matt said .
`` They 've had vegan cheese and the vegan hot dog pizza in stock for months so there 's no excuses for that .
`` We were offered another portion of Marmite scrolls to win us back , but we had already decided that we would n't be going back to Papa John 's again . ''
The pizza chain confirmed that it was aware of the situation and is now taking steps to ensure that similar incidents do not happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Papa John ’ s said : “ We are aware of an isolated incident involving our vegan pizza and are working with the store to correct the situation .
“ At Papa John ’ s we take quality control very seriously and will be taking appropriate measures to avoid issues such as this in the future.
” Papa John ’ s was the latest of high street eatery ’ s to release a whole host of different vegan options for customers on a plant-based diet .
Greggs ’ vegan steak bake and KFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two new menu items that have been hugely popular with activists across the country since their launch last week .

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A shocked vegan from Aberdeen was shocked to discover real cheese and pepperoni on two plant-based alternative pizzas he ordered from Papa John’s.
Matt Carter decided to try the pizza chain’s new vegan options shortly after it was revealed that Papa John’s would be offering the plant-based pizzas containing fake pieces of sausage and pepperoni.
The 21-year-old and his girlfriend Carla ordered the Jackfruit Pepperoni a twist on a standard pepperoni pizza - and the Vegan Works - which is topped with vegan sausage, jackfruit pepperoni and a range of different vegetables.
But the couple, who have both been avoiding meat for a number of years, were angered after finding dairy cheese on one of the pizzas ordered and real pieces of pepperoni and ham on the other.
Both pizzas were ordered from Aberdeen's Holburn Street branch at around 7pm on Tuesday, January 7.
(Image: Matt Carter)
The animal rights activist took his frustrations to social media and wrote a strongly worded post about his discovery.
Writing on Vegan Supermarket Finds UK, he wrote: “Tried Papa John's, they put real cheese on one of my pizzas, then I found dead pig flesh all over the other.
“They then refused to send someone to replace them and requested I take them back to the shop myself as they didn’t believe me.
“Their excuse when they saw them was that they have ‘never made a vegan pizza before’
“Was fuming to say the least.”
(Image: Matt Carter)
He told the Daily Record that the Aberdeen branch got the order of the vegan pizza once inside the branch, before replacing it with another incorrect order.
"I couldn't believe that they got it wrong more than once", Matt said.
"They've had vegan cheese and the vegan hot dog pizza in stock for months so there's no excuses for that.
"We were offered another portion of Marmite scrolls to win us back, but we had already decided that we wouldn't be going back to Papa John's again."
(Image: Matt Carter)
The pizza chain confirmed that it was aware of the situation and is now taking steps to ensure that similar incidents do not happen in the future.
A spokesperson for Papa John’s said: “We are aware of an isolated incident involving our vegan pizza and are working with the store to correct the situation.
“At Papa John’s we take quality control very seriously and will be taking appropriate measures to avoid issues such as this in the future.”
Papa John’s was the latest of high street eatery’s to release a whole host of different vegan options for customers on a plant-based diet.
Greggs’ vegan steak bake and KFC’s vegan chicken burger are just two new menu items that have been hugely popular with activists across the country since their launch last week.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--High-flying student took own life 'after being mocked for not being posh enough'

A PhD student took her own life after she was mocked for not being `` posh enough '' , an inquest heard .
Third year doctoral candidate Jessica Small , 26 , had been struggling with anxiety and depression for some time before she committed suicide in her own home .
The post-graduate student at University of Kent 's School of Anthropology and Conservation struggled with the `` toxic '' environment in the university laboratory , Maidstone Coroners ' Court heard .
In a statement , mum Lesley Small said : `` She really had such low self-esteem .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing the PhD .
`` She was getting palpitations and having sweats to the point that she was getting panic attacks .
`` She told me people in her lab made her life hell , that it was toxic .
`` The underlying issue was that Jess had gone through state education and the others had gone through private education .
`` She 'was n't posh enough ' .
She put a lot of pressure on herself .
`` She told me about being mocked for her accent and because she 'd never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead at her home in Canterbury , Kent , on October 11 .
Police investigating Jess ' death interviewed her colleagues and found while there had been past problems , these were later resolved .
She had been on antidepressants , and was undergoing cognitive behavioural therapy at the time of her death .
In a statement , her mum added : `` I knew she was on antidepressants .
If she had any real issues she would tell me .
`` Jess had not expressed any suicidal thoughts to me . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ honours , along with a Masters , Jessica had received a `` prestigious '' vice chancellor 's scholarship to fund her PhD studies .
She also taught a number of modules to younger students , and was deemed a `` great teacher '' .
Supervisor Dr Chris Deter said : `` I loved working wit her .
She was very good with the students , and she made them think . ''
In April , Dr Deter became concerned after Jess said she needed to take a break to recuperate from depression .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the university 's wellbeing adviser , Stone Fitzgerald , after she missed deadlines .
She failed to attend her next scheduled meeting with Dr Deter on October 8 .
Colleagues grew concerned when she failed to turn up for several days , and eventually they contacted Jess ' family in High Wycombe , Buckinghamshire .
Her parents rang the police , who broke into her flat and found her dead .
Her body had been there for several days .
Concluding the inquest , Coroner Eileen Sproson said : `` Although there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leads me to conclude that this was a deliberate act .
`` For these reasons , I find that Jessica died as a result of suicide . ''
The University of Kent have been contacted for a comment .
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A PhD student took her own life after she was mocked for not being "posh enough", an inquest heard.
Third year doctoral candidate Jessica Small, 26, had been struggling with anxiety and depression for some time before she committed suicide in her own home.
The post-graduate student at University of Kent's School of Anthropology and Conservation struggled with the "toxic" environment in the university laboratory, Maidstone Coroners' Court heard.
In a statement, mum Lesley Small said: "She really had such low self-esteem.
"She was questioning whether she should be doing the PhD.
(Image: Twitter)
"She was getting palpitations and having sweats to the point that she was getting panic attacks.
"She told me people in her lab made her life hell, that it was toxic.
"The underlying issue was that Jess had gone through state education and the others had gone through private education.
"She 'wasn't posh enough'. She put a lot of pressure on herself.
"She told me about being mocked for her accent and because she'd never been sailing."
Jess was found dead at her home in Canterbury, Kent, on October 11.
Police investigating Jess' death interviewed her colleagues and found while there had been past problems, these were later resolved.
She had been on antidepressants, and was undergoing cognitive behavioural therapy at the time of her death.
In a statement, her mum added: "I knew she was on antidepressants. If she had any real issues she would tell me.
"Jess had not expressed any suicidal thoughts to me."
(Image: Twitter)
A talented student who graduated with first-class honours, along with a Masters, Jessica had received a "prestigious" vice chancellor's scholarship to fund her PhD studies.
She also taught a number of modules to younger students, and was deemed a "great teacher".
Supervisor Dr Chris Deter said: "I loved working wit her. She was very good with the students, and she made them think."
In April, Dr Deter became concerned after Jess said she needed to take a break to recuperate from depression.
Dr Deter asked her to speak to the university's wellbeing adviser, Stone Fitzgerald, after she missed deadlines.
She failed to attend her next scheduled meeting with Dr Deter on October 8.
Colleagues grew concerned when she failed to turn up for several days, and eventually they contacted Jess' family in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
Her parents rang the police, who broke into her flat and found her dead.
Her body had been there for several days.
Concluding the inquest, Coroner Eileen Sproson said: "Although there wasn't a suicide note, the evidence leads me to conclude that this was a deliberate act.
"For these reasons, I find that Jessica died as a result of suicide."
The University of Kent have been contacted for a comment.
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thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Prisoner dies at HMP Low Moss as police arrest four men

Four men have been arrested after the death of an inmate at HMP Low Moss .
Police were called to @ @ @ @ @ a 47-year-old prisoner was found dead on Monday .
His death is currently being treated @ @ @ @ @ of a post mortem examination .
Police arrested four men on suspicion of assault .
@ @ @ @ @ Record : `` Police and forensics have been inside the prison and a blue tent @ @ @ @ @ concerned .
`` The hall was put on lockdown . ''
A Police Scotland spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ being carried out to establish the full circumstances and a report will be submitted to @ @ @ @ @ course . ''

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Four men have been arrested after the death of an inmate at HMP Low Moss .
Police were called to the East Dunbartonshire jail after a 47-year-old prisoner was found dead on Monday.
His death is currently being treated as unexplained pending the results of a post mortem examination.
Police arrested four men on suspicion of assault.
A source told the Daily Record: "Police and forensics have been inside the prison and a blue tent was erected around the cell concerned.
"The hall was put on lockdown."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Enquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Midsummer night's disturbance leads to unpaid work for bleeding Carluke man

A Carluke man has been sentenced for his part in a midsummer brawl .
Frantic residents inundated the police with calls as up to 30 men – some armed – fought in a Bellshill housing estate .
Most of those involved fled on seeing police approach , but several arrests were made .
Kieran Leggat , 22 , of Mansfield Road , Bellshill , and Graham Totten , 43 , of Lanark Road , Carluke , admitted committing a breach of the peace by engaging in a fight in which weapons were used .
James Moody , 32 , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not guilty plea to the charge accepted .
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the fight happened in Rosevale Crescent on July 13 .
Neil Thomson , prosecuting , said the trouble broke out about 7.50pm .
Police received a “ significant ” number of 999 calls from witnesses who claimed up to 30 males were involved .
Thomson said : “ As police approached , individuals ran off in various directions .
“ Totten was found nearby .
He was bleeding from a head wound .
“ Leggat was identified through mobile phone footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unknown others were said to have battered Totten repeatedly on the head and body with a baseball bat or similar weapon to his severe injury .
But his not guilty plea to this charge was accepted .
Allegations that Leggat and Totten were armed with baseball bats and that Moody had unlawful possession of a hammer were dropped .
Leggat was jailed for five months , backdated to July 16 as he had been in custody since then .
Totten was ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid community work within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A Carluke man has been sentenced for his part in a midsummer brawl.
Frantic residents inundated the police with calls as up to 30 men – some armed – fought in a Bellshill housing estate.
Most of those involved fled on seeing police approach, but several arrests were made.
Kieran Leggat, 22, of Mansfield Road, Bellshill, and Graham Totten, 43, of Lanark Road, Carluke, admitted committing a breach of the peace by engaging in a fight in which weapons were used.
James Moody, 32, of Merry Street, Motherwell, had his not guilty plea to the charge accepted.
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the fight happened in Rosevale Crescent on July 13.
Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said the trouble broke out about 7.50pm.
Police received a “significant” number of 999 calls from witnesses who claimed up to 30 males were involved.
Thomson said: “As police approached, individuals ran off in various directions.
“Totten was found nearby. He was bleeding from a head wound.
“Leggat was identified through mobile phone footage after someone filmed the incident.”
Leggat and unknown others were said to have battered Totten repeatedly on the head and body with a baseball bat or similar weapon to his severe injury.
But his not guilty plea to this charge was accepted.
Allegations that Leggat and Totten were armed with baseball bats and that Moody had unlawful possession of a hammer were dropped.
Leggat was jailed for five months, backdated to July 16 as he had been in custody since then.
Totten was ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid community work within six months as an alternative to prison.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--North Lanarkshire shoppers are urged to be aware of fake online sites scam

Lanarkshire Police Division have warned new year shoppers planning on using the internet to stay vigilant of fake websites .
Scams are rife this time of year and many shoppers may fall victim to the hard-to-spot tactics used by criminals .
Police say that you should make sure that the site you are buying goods from is genuine by ensuring the padlock symbol is genuine on your payment page .
You should also be using a card that allows you to claim back on goods which don ’ t show up .
Shoppers should always make sure they are using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making purchases , as people can try and make something look like it is a great deal but it is actually a scam .
Modern technology makes life easier for paying for things , and you can now pay for items using your phone and even your watch .
But with the ease comes risk as you can be tracked physically as you wander around a location and the places you have shopped at can be recorded .
Payments on mobile devices take place via a Wi-Fi connection and if this isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intercepted and stolen .
There is also the risk of losing your device , so it is recommended you have a pass code on it as well as keep it in a safe place .
For more tips on how to stay protected , visit tinyurl.com/topsafetytips .
And if you think you have fallen victim to a scam , call the Police on 101 .

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Lanarkshire Police Division have warned new year shoppers planning on using the internet to stay vigilant of fake websites.
Scams are rife this time of year and many shoppers may fall victim to the hard-to-spot tactics used by criminals.
Police say that you should make sure that the site you are buying goods from is genuine by ensuring the padlock symbol is genuine on your payment page.
You should also be using a card that allows you to claim back on goods which don’t show up.
Shoppers should always make sure they are using trusted websites they are familiar with when making purchases, as people can try and make something look like it is a great deal but it is actually a scam.
Modern technology makes life easier for paying for things, and you can now pay for items using your phone and even your watch.
But with the ease comes risk as you can be tracked physically as you wander around a location and the places you have shopped at can be recorded.
Payments on mobile devices take place via a Wi-Fi connection and if this isn’t secure, your details can be intercepted and stolen.
There is also the risk of losing your device, so it is recommended you have a pass code on it as well as keep it in a safe place.
For more tips on how to stay protected, visit tinyurl.com/topsafetytips.
And if you think you have fallen victim to a scam, call the Police on 101.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Room for improvement at additional supports need school and nursery in Motherwell

A school for children with additional support needs ( ASN ) has been told to improve its standards by inspectors .
Clydeview School and Nursery Class in Motherwell had a government inspection in November last year .
The report blasted the school , stating it was either weak or unsatisfactory in all eight categories of inspection .
These include the leadership of the school , learning and teaching and raising the attainment of the school ’ s pupils .
A key area of improvement was that staff need to work with the education authority to improve approaches to safeguarding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The follow-up inspection was released this week with inspector Monica McGeever publishing her findings .
She stated : “ The headteacher has worked well with staff to develop a school vision , values and aims .
“ Staff should now ensure that this vision is embedded into practice and children are able to achieve the aims that have been identified .
“ Physical intervention is no longer used within the school .
This represents a significant cultural change in the school .
“ The senior leadership team have established an improved structure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting staff to better plan learning activities .
“ Teachers should continue to develop their understanding of children ’ s individual needs in order to deliver high quality teaching across all classes.
” The inspector also noted that outdoor areas have been improved to include useful teaching spaces .
There was also praise for the senior team at Clydeview for an improved structure to the school day and better planning for learning activities .
However , it was confirmed that more improvements at the school are needed and a third inspection will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms McGeever added : “ While some progress has been made since the original inspection , there are still areas where further significant improvement is required .
“ We will liaise with the council regarding the school ’ s capacity to improve .
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A school for children with additional support needs (ASN) has been told to improve its standards by inspectors.
Clydeview School and Nursery Class in Motherwell had a government inspection in November last year.
The report blasted the school, stating it was either weak or unsatisfactory in all eight categories of inspection.
These include the leadership of the school, learning and teaching and raising the attainment of the school’s pupils.
A key area of improvement was that staff need to work with the education authority to improve approaches to safeguarding, child protection and children’s rights.
The follow-up inspection was released this week with inspector Monica McGeever publishing her findings.
She stated: “The headteacher has worked well with staff to develop a school vision, values and aims.
“Staff should now ensure that this vision is embedded into practice and children are able to achieve the aims that have been identified.
“Physical intervention is no longer used within the school. This represents a significant cultural change in the school.
“The senior leadership team have established an improved structure to the school day and this is supporting staff to better plan learning activities.
“Teachers should continue to develop their understanding of children’s individual needs in order to deliver high quality teaching across all classes.”
The inspector also noted that outdoor areas have been improved to include useful teaching spaces.
There was also praise for the senior team at Clydeview for an improved structure to the school day and better planning for learning activities.
However, it was confirmed that more improvements at the school are needed and a third inspection will be carried out within the next nine months.
Ms McGeever added: “While some progress has been made since the original inspection, there are still areas where further significant improvement is required.
“We will liaise with the council regarding the school’s capacity to improve.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Wishaw band The Latitude are in for the long haul after succesful debut year

A Wishaw indie band are looking forward to 2020 , after a successful first year playing together .
The Latitude , which consists of Coltness High pals Rhys Walker ( Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar ) , Josh Irwin ( Lead Guitar ) , Ryan Fyffe ( Drums ) and Jude Craig ( Bass ) , played a number of gigs last year and are reeling in the opportunities .
Speaking to The Ticket , frontman Rhys said that the year “ couldn ’ t have gone much better ” .
He added : “ We played our first ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lanarkshire Schools Battle of The Bands , and we came third .
“ That really gave us the confidence and the drive we needed for the year .
It was our first time performing in front of people too.
” Rhys , Ryan and Jude have known each other since primary school and met Josh while at Coltness High .
“ We instantly bonded with Josh , even though he is in fifth year and the rest of us are in sixth , ” said Rhys .
“ We all just get on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a band.
” The guys also played a number of other gigs in 2019 , travelling to the likes of Troon and Coatbridge .
And they rounded off their year supporting Wishaw ’ s own Luna The Professor at their massive BAaD headline show in November .
Rhys said : “ That was another amazing one .
We played to so many familiar faces as well as a load of new people .
“ Everyone was local as well which made it just as special.
” Going into 2020 , Rhys explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year and really push for success .
He explained : “ We are going to release new music and get some stuff online .
“ We want to start playing a lot more shows now as well .
We have supported loads of great bands but it ’ s time we start our own gigs .
“ It is time to push further and make ourselves known.
” You can keep up to date with The Latitude on their Facebook page .

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A Wishaw indie band are looking forward to 2020, after a successful first year playing together.
The Latitude, which consists of Coltness High pals Rhys Walker (Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar), Josh Irwin (Lead Guitar) , Ryan Fyffe (Drums) and Jude Craig (Bass), played a number of gigs last year and are reeling in the opportunities.
Speaking to The Ticket, frontman Rhys said that the year “couldn’t have gone much better”.
He added: “We played our first ever gig in February which was a North Lanarkshire Schools Battle of The Bands, and we came third.
“That really gave us the confidence and the drive we needed for the year. It was our first time performing in front of people too.”
Rhys, Ryan and Jude have known each other since primary school and met Josh while at Coltness High.
“We instantly bonded with Josh, even though he is in fifth year and the rest of us are in sixth,” said Rhys. “We all just get on so well which is what is vital in a band.”
The guys also played a number of other gigs in 2019, travelling to the likes of Troon and Coatbridge.
And they rounded off their year supporting Wishaw’s own Luna The Professor at their massive BAaD headline show in November.
Rhys said: “That was another amazing one. We played to so many familiar faces as well as a load of new people.
“Everyone was local as well which made it just as special.”
Going into 2020, Rhys explained how the band hope to capitalise on last year and really push for success.
He explained: “We are going to release new music and get some stuff online.
“We want to start playing a lot more shows now as well. We have supported loads of great bands but it’s time we start our own gigs.
“It is time to push further and make ourselves known.”
You can keep up to date with The Latitude on their Facebook page.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Boris Johnson and Tories reject calls for IndyRef2 amid renewed SNP pressure

The Prime Minister and his Scottish secretary have rejected calls for a second independence referendum amid renewed pressure from the SNP .
Boris Johnson told MPs during Prime Minister 's Questions that the people of Scotland `` voted decisively '' in 2014 to stay in the UK in a `` once in a generation choice '' .
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed the UK Government had received Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon 's request for a second independence referendum .
Speaking during Commons Scotland questions , Jack said `` it would be completely wrong for us to hand those powers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would end up in a series of never-endums '' .
Johnson later clashed with SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford over the issue during PMQs .
Blackford asked : `` Who should determine the future of Scotland ?
The Prime Minister or the people who live in Scotland ? ''
Responding , Johnson said : `` I think the answer is very clear , it 's the people of Scotland who voted decisively only four , five years ago , to stay ... members of the most successful political partnership in history by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generation choice . ''
Blackford added : `` Today , the Scottish Parliament will decline legislative consent to the Withdrawal Bill we 're deliberating later today .
`` Why is this Conservative Government dismissing the will of the people of Scotland , ignoring their voices and disregarding our Parliament ? ''
Johnson added : `` I think the real question is why does the SNP keep going on about breaking up the most successful union in history ?
To distract from their abundant failures in Government ? ''
Jack also faced repeated questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a second independence referendum .
Airdrie and Shotts SNP MP Neil Gray questioned the Government 's decision to refuse the poll .
He said : `` His party enjoys 43 % of the vote to deliver Brexit and yet denies the SNP its right to give the people of Scotland its say with the 45 % of the vote in Scotland that we have secured . ''
Jack replied : `` The First Minister has asked for the right to set referendums in the future , to decide the context of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
Constitutional matters are reserved and it would be completely wrong for us to hands those powers over to the Scottish Parliament because we would end up in a series of never-endums . ''
The SNP 's deputy Westminster leader Kirsty Blackman accused the Government of ignoring Scottish voters .
She said : `` The UK Government has ignored Scottish people 's voices and votes in every election and referendum since 2016 , careering on with both Brexit and austerity .
`` Can the Secretary of State inform us what precise electoral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have the right to choose their own future ? ''
Jack replied : `` Regarding whether the time will be right , both Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond at the time said it was a 'once in a generation , once in a lifetime decision ' .
I do n't feel a generation or a lifetime has passed . ''
Former Scottish secretary David Mundell called on the First Minister to accept the 2014 result .
He said : `` Does he agree with me though that this document is just another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the SNP ?
`` The people of Scotland chose , they chose in 2014 decisively to remain in the UK and it 's time Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP accepted that and move on . ''
Jack said : `` It 's quite clear that the Scottish Government constantly harp on about independence and separation because they want to deflect from the main issue and the main issue is that they are failing in our school standards and they are failing our NHS . ''

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The Prime Minister and his Scottish secretary have rejected calls for a second independence referendum amid renewed pressure from the SNP.
Boris Johnson told MPs during Prime Minister's Questions that the people of Scotland "voted decisively" in 2014 to stay in the UK in a "once in a generation choice".
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed the UK Government had received Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's request for a second independence referendum.
Speaking during Commons Scotland questions, Jack said "it would be completely wrong for us to hand those powers over to the Scottish Parliament because we would end up in a series of never-endums".
Johnson later clashed with SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford over the issue during PMQs.
Blackford asked: "Who should determine the future of Scotland? The Prime Minister or the people who live in Scotland?"
Responding, Johnson said: "I think the answer is very clear, it's the people of Scotland who voted decisively only four, five years ago, to stay ... members of the most successful political partnership in history by a decisive majority in a once in a generation choice."
Blackford added: "Today, the Scottish Parliament will decline legislative consent to the Withdrawal Bill we're deliberating later today.
"Why is this Conservative Government dismissing the will of the people of Scotland, ignoring their voices and disregarding our Parliament?"
Johnson added: "I think the real question is why does the SNP keep going on about breaking up the most successful union in history? To distract from their abundant failures in Government?"
Jack also faced repeated questions at the despatch box from the SNP over a second independence referendum.
Airdrie and Shotts SNP MP Neil Gray questioned the Government's decision to refuse the poll.
He said: "His party enjoys 43% of the vote to deliver Brexit and yet denies the SNP its right to give the people of Scotland its say with the 45% of the vote in Scotland that we have secured."
Jack replied: "The First Minister has asked for the right to set referendums in the future, to decide the context of those.
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"We are very clear about this. Constitutional matters are reserved and it would be completely wrong for us to hands those powers over to the Scottish Parliament because we would end up in a series of never-endums."
The SNP's deputy Westminster leader Kirsty Blackman accused the Government of ignoring Scottish voters.
She said: "The UK Government has ignored Scottish people's voices and votes in every election and referendum since 2016, careering on with both Brexit and austerity.
"Can the Secretary of State inform us what precise electoral event would convince him that Scotland people should have the right to choose their own future?"
Jack replied: "Regarding whether the time will be right, both Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond at the time said it was a 'once in a generation, once in a lifetime decision'. I don't feel a generation or a lifetime has passed."
Former Scottish secretary David Mundell called on the First Minister to accept the 2014 result.
He said: "Does he agree with me though that this document is just another expensive and time-wasting stunt by Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP?
"The people of Scotland chose, they chose in 2014 decisively to remain in the UK and it's time Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP accepted that and move on."
Jack said: "It's quite clear that the Scottish Government constantly harp on about independence and separation because they want to deflect from the main issue and the main issue is that they are failing in our school standards and they are failing our NHS."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Scots family's bid to host convention for those with rare genetic condition

The family of a Bannockburn boy with a rare genetic disorder are to arrange a conference for families affected by the condition .
Thirteen-year-old Calum McPherson has been diagnosed with CHAMP1 gene mutation , which causes severe speech difficulties .
Calum ’ s family travelled all the way to Florida last year to take part in the first ever gathering of some of the families dealing with the condition worldwide .
The conference was staged in June last year , but this year ’ s event has been confirmed to be coming to Scotland .
Mum Stacey sits on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was set up by one of the American CHAMP families .
Now she is on a mission to find a suitable venue in Glasgow to host the meeting .
The conference , set for July , will coincide with a separate gathering of some of the world ’ s leading experts conducting research into genetic mutation .
Professors are to attend the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies ( FENS ) conference , held at the SEC in Glasgow from July 11-15 .
It ’ s hoped that some of the boffins attending that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by CHAMP1 from around the world who will be attending the event organised by Stacey .
Stacey said : “ It has been decided that the second CHAMP1 family conference will be held in bonny Scotland this coming July so I am now trying to organise the event .
“ I haven ’ t secured a venue for the event yet .
I have made a few enquiries to try and book a hotel conference room and I ’ m hoping to keep my costs down to a minimum.
” She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over the world , including two from France and two from America , including the family who started the foundation .
“ We ’ re hopeful that some of those attending the FENS conference will come and speak to some of the families who attend.
” There have only been 57 diagnosed cases of the rare condition worldwide , including five across the UK , and Calum is the only one in Scotland .
The second year Wallace High pupil was diagnosed with the condition in 2016 and since then Stacey has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support research into better understanding the condition .
He was recently taken on a trip to Lapland by the Make a Wish Foundation .
Stacey added : “ He absolutely loved it because he loves Christmas.
” Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area .

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The family of a Bannockburn boy with a rare genetic disorder are to arrange a conference for families affected by the condition.
Thirteen-year-old Calum McPherson has been diagnosed with CHAMP1 gene mutation, which causes severe speech difficulties.
Calum’s family travelled all the way to Florida last year to take part in the first ever gathering of some of the families dealing with the condition worldwide.
The conference was staged in June last year, but this year’s event has been confirmed to be coming to Scotland.
Mum Stacey sits on the board of the CHAMP1 Research Foundation which was set up by one of the American CHAMP families.
Now she is on a mission to find a suitable venue in Glasgow to host the meeting.
The conference, set for July, will coincide with a separate gathering of some of the world’s leading experts conducting research into genetic mutation. Professors are to attend the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) conference, held at the SEC in Glasgow from July 11-15.
It’s hoped that some of the boffins attending that will also make time to meet families affected by CHAMP1 from around the world who will be attending the event organised by Stacey.
Stacey said: “It has been decided that the second CHAMP1 family conference will be held in bonny Scotland this coming July so I am now trying to organise the event.
“I haven’t secured a venue for the event yet. I have made a few enquiries to try and book a hotel conference room and I’m hoping to keep my costs down to a minimum.”
She added: “We have families coming from all over the world, including two from France and two from America, including the family who started the foundation.
“We’re hopeful that some of those attending the FENS conference will come and speak to some of the families who attend.”
There have only been 57 diagnosed cases of the rare condition worldwide, including five across the UK, and Calum is the only one in Scotland.
The second year Wallace High pupil was diagnosed with the condition in 2016 and since then Stacey has been on a fundraising mission to help support research into better understanding the condition.
He was recently taken on a trip to Lapland by the Make a Wish Foundation. Stacey added: “He absolutely loved it because he loves Christmas.”
Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Scotland to be battered by wind and rain this weekend as yellow weather warning issued

Heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter most of Scotland this weekend .
The Met Office has issued @ @ @ @ @ Friday and Saturday for wind and rain with gusts of 70mph expected .
The news @ @ @ @ @ wet and windy week of weather across most of the country .
From 6pm on @ @ @ @ @ , strong southwesterly winds are expected with 70mph possible which could result in transport and @ @ @ @ @ yellow warning will be in place from 8pm on Friday until midday on Saturday with @ @ @ @ @ to develop overnight .
Strong to gale force southwesterly winds will bring outbreaks of heavy @ @ @ @ @ heaviest and most persistent across western , central and southern Scotland , the Met Office @ @ @ @ @ is expected , with up to 100mm possible over high ground of Argyll .

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Heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter most of Scotland this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Friday and Saturday for wind and rain with gusts of 70mph expected.
The news follows on from a very wet and windy week of weather across most of the country.
From 6pm on Friday to 3pm on Saturday, strong southwesterly winds are expected with 70mph possible which could result in transport and rail delays.
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Again a yellow warning will be in place from 8pm on Friday until midday on Saturday with persistent and heavy rain set to develop overnight.
Strong to gale force southwesterly winds will bring outbreaks of heavy rain across Scotland, this heaviest and most persistent across western, central and southern Scotland, the Met Office reports.
40-60mm of rain is expected, with up to 100mm possible over high ground of Argyll.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Prisoner dies at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow

A prisoner has died at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow .
The Scottish Prison Service ( SPS ) has confirmed on @ @ @ @ @ 31 , who was convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court in June 2019 , passed away @ @ @ @ @ SPS website reads : `` Scott Hannah , 31 , a prisoner at HMP Barlinnie @ @ @ @ @ was convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 11 June 2019. ''
Police Scotland have been @ @ @ @ @ to the Procurator Fiscal .
A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course @ @

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A prisoner has died at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow .
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has confirmed on Monday that Scott Hannah, 31, who was convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court in June 2019, passed away.
A statement on the SPS website reads: "Scott Hannah, 31, a prisoner at HMP Barlinnie has died.
"He was convicted at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 11 June 2019.
" Police Scotland have been advised and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal. A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-08--Persian cat and suitcase full of Marmite among bizarre items left at city hotels

A Persian cat and a suitcase full of Marmite jars are just some of the bizarre items left by forgetful guests at a city hotel .
Travelodge has compiled a list of the strange things left in hotel rooms at its three Stirling facilities .
The cat show enthusiast staying at Stirling Travelodge thought her husband had placed her treasured Persian Chinchilla cat , Angel , into the car .
She only realised Angel was still in the room , 50 miles into their journey home .
Another guest left a case full of jars of the food spread made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items left behind were ; a suitcase full of Scottish fridge magnets ; a Swarovski encrusted phone case cover ; a lucky waving cat and a case of ‘ 80s classic records .
A pack of 40-year-old love letters ; a set of golf clubs ; a new Mercedes car ; and a valuable oil painting also went into the lost and found .
Elsewhere in Scotland , a forgetful bride left behind her three foot lucky heather bouquet at Edinburgh Central Travelodge Plus and had to make a 100-mile return journey to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Glasgow Central Travelodge found a necklace made from £50 notes that the groom forgot to pack after his big Asian wedding .
In Perth Travelodge the hotel team had the challenge to reunite a left behind mother-in-law with her new daughter in law .
A breakdown in communication between the newlyweds ended up with the groom ’ s mother being left behind .
Travelodge spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed said : “ When it comes to why so many of our customers forget their treasured items , it ’ s basically due to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tasks and being in a hurry to get from A to B. Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area .

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A Persian cat and a suitcase full of Marmite jars are just some of the bizarre items left by forgetful guests at a city hotel.
Travelodge has compiled a list of the strange things left in hotel rooms at its three Stirling facilities.
A Persian Chinchilla cat called Angel was left behind.
The cat show enthusiast staying at Stirling Travelodge thought her husband had placed her treasured Persian Chinchilla cat, Angel, into the car.
She only realised Angel was still in the room, 50 miles into their journey home.
Another guest left a case full of jars of the food spread made from yeast extract.
Also among the items left behind were; a suitcase full of Scottish fridge magnets; a Swarovski encrusted phone case cover; a lucky waving cat and a case of ‘80s classic records.
A pack of 40-year-old love letters; a set of golf clubs; a new Mercedes car; and a valuable oil painting also went into the lost and found.
Elsewhere in Scotland, a forgetful bride left behind her three foot lucky heather bouquet at Edinburgh Central Travelodge Plus and had to make a 100-mile return journey to pick it up.
The housekeeping team at Glasgow Central Travelodge found a necklace made from £50 notes that the groom forgot to pack after his big Asian wedding.
In Perth Travelodge the hotel team had the challenge to reunite a left behind mother-in-law with her new daughter in law. A breakdown in communication between the newlyweds ended up with the groom’s mother being left behind.
Travelodge spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed said: “When it comes to why so many of our customers forget their treasured items, it’s basically due to us all being time poor, juggling multiple tasks and being in a hurry to get from A to B.
“In the rush, valuable possessions are easily forgotten.”
Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Fears over high winds sees All Under One Banner pro-independence rally in Glasgow cancelled

An independence rally planned in Glasgow for this Saturday has been axed due to weather warnings .
All Under One Banner ( AUOB ) , a group set up `` to raise the profile of the need of an independent Scotland '' in 2014 , announced the cancelled event on Twitter last night .
However , a march through the city is due to go ahead as planned .
They wrote : `` Due to the high winds expected on Saturday we 've today decided to cancel the outdoor rally as this poses a H & S hazard .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enabled we 've now arranged a press conference at a venue after the march .
`` The march is 100 % on with max attendance required . ''
Thousands of independence supporters were expected to hit the streets this weekend , with many being left disappointed by the news .
One woman said : `` We are Scots and residents of Scotland , a bit of weather does n't deter us .
Wrap up , get out , shout loud and proud and in the words of the past 'if at first you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again ' . ''
Another added : `` My friends and I from Dumbarton will be turning up for the march despite the weather .
`` We will all be prepared for rain , hail , snow , sunshine and blown a gail .
`` We will be there !
!
! ''
The group have however confirmed the planned march through Glasgow city centre will still go ahead .
They said : `` The march is one element of the demo and it is 100 % still on .
`` The rally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the demo - we have cancelled this due to high winds '' .
The event was organised in the wake of the December general election .

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An independence rally planned in Glasgow for this Saturday has been axed due to weather warnings.
All Under One Banner (AUOB), a group set up "to raise the profile of the need of an independent Scotland" in 2014, announced the cancelled event on Twitter last night.
However, a march through the city is due to go ahead as planned.
They wrote: "Due to the high winds expected on Saturday we've today decided to cancel the outdoor rally as this poses a H&S hazard.
"So as to ensure the line-up is enabled we've now arranged a press conference at a venue after the march.
"The march is 100% on with max attendance required."
Thousands of independence supporters were expected to hit the streets this weekend, with many being left disappointed by the news.
One woman said: "We are Scots and residents of Scotland, a bit of weather doesn't deter us. Wrap up, get out, shout loud and proud and in the words of the past 'if at first you don't succeed try try and try again'."
Another added: "My friends and I from Dumbarton will be turning up for the march despite the weather.
"We will all be prepared for rain, hail, snow, sunshine and blown a gail.
"We will be there!!!"
The group have however confirmed the planned march through Glasgow city centre will still go ahead.
They said: "The march is one element of the demo and it is 100% still on.
"The rally (outdoor) is the other element of the demo - we have cancelled this due to high winds".
The event was organised in the wake of the December general election.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--MSPs to 'keep European flag flying' at Holyrood after Brexit

Scotland ’ s former Europe minister has launched a campaign to keep the EU flag lying outside Holyrood in defiance of the official Brexit date at the end of this month .
Alasdair Allan , an SNP MSP , wants all parties to back his plan , set out in a formal parliamentary motion seen by the Daily Record .
The European flag , which features 12 yellow stars on a blue background , flies alongside the Saltire and union flag at the front of the building .
Questions were raised over its future with the UK poised to officially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament chiefs said they will make a decision on what to do with the flag soon , but it is likely the majority pro-EU chamber will want to keep it .
Allan , Europe minister between 2016 and 2018 , told the Record : `` Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain in Europe .
“ Just a few weeks ago , voters in Scotland completely rejected the damaging isolationism of a Tory Brexit .
“ In line with the democratic wishes of the people of Scotland , our future lies in Europe and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above our parliament.
” The text of his motion reads : “ Parliament believes that it should continue to fly the EU flag on its grounds , in line with the democratic decisions of Scotland 's voters and MSPs to remain in the EU.
” Tories are the only pro-Brexit party at Holyrood , where MSPs have consistently voted by majority against all plans to leave the EU .
However , a Conservative spokeswoman said : “ It ’ s up to the Scottish Parliament which flags to fly outside , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make.
” The Scottish Parliament ’ s rules state the Saltire must be flown outside the building , with the UK and EU flags either side .
The rule can be changed by the Presiding Officer or cross-party corporate body .
In 2013 , the flag was replaced after one of the 12 stars “ came adrift ” in the wind .
Staff at the European Commission ’ s office in Scotland said they ’ d be taking down their flag “ for the last time ” this month .
The commission , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 44 years , also pointed out the flag is not owned by the EU , but represents European unity .
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has previously called for the EU flag to stay outside parliament , before Prime Minister won support for the withdrawal deal at Westminster and set the January deadline .

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Scotland’s former Europe minister has launched a campaign to keep the EU flag lying outside Holyrood in defiance of the official Brexit date at the end of this month.
Alasdair Allan, an SNP MSP, wants all parties to back his plan , set out in a formal parliamentary motion seen by the Daily Record.
The European flag , which features 12 yellow stars on a blue background, flies alongside the Saltire and union flag at the front of the building.
Questions were raised over its future with the UK poised to officially “leave” on January 31.
Parliament chiefs said they will make a decision on what to do with the flag soon, but it is likely the majority pro-EU chamber will want to keep it.
Allan, Europe minister between 2016 and 2018, told the Record: "Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain in Europe.
“Just a few weeks ago, voters in Scotland completely rejected the damaging isolationism of a Tory Brexit.
“In line with the democratic wishes of the people of Scotland, our future lies in Europe and we should keep the EU flag flying proudly above our parliament.”
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The text of his motion reads: “Parliament believes that it should continue to fly the EU flag on its grounds, in line with the democratic decisions of Scotland's voters and MSPs to remain in the EU.”
Tories are the only pro-Brexit party at Holyrood, where MSPs have consistently voted by majority against all plans to leave the EU.
However, a Conservative spokeswoman said: “It’s up to the Scottish Parliament which flags to fly outside, and we’re happy with whatever decision they make.”
The Scottish Parliament’s rules state the Saltire must be flown outside the building, with the UK and EU flags either side. The rule can be changed by the Presiding Officer or cross-party corporate body.
In 2013, the flag was replaced after one of the 12 stars “came adrift” in the wind.
Staff at the European Commission’s office in Scotland said they’d be taking down their flag “for the last time” this month.
The commission, which has had a presence in Scotland for 44 years, also pointed out the flag is not owned by the EU, but represents European unity.
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has previously called for the EU flag to stay outside parliament, before Prime Minister won support for the withdrawal deal at Westminster and set the January deadline.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Death of Scot in back of police van two weeks after axe attack to be probed by sheriff

The death of a man in the back of a police van is to be probed by a sheriff .
@ @ @ @ @ was found unresponsive by officers after they arrived at a police station in Edinburgh .
@ @ @ @ @ St Leonard 's station tried to give him first aid but he was declared dead @ @ @ @ @ He had been arrested over a domestic incident at his flat but passed away during @ @ @ @ @ had been attacked with a sword and an axe in an attack two weeks earlier @ @ @ @ @ should have been taken to hospital rather than a police station as the facial wounds @ @ @ @ @ attack were infected .
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held at Edinburgh Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ surrounding his death in June 2018 will be investigated .
The inquiry is mandatory because @ @ @ @ @ when he died .
A preliminary hearing will be held next month with the full @ @ @ @ @ later .

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The death of a man in the back of a police van is to be probed by a sheriff.
Stuart Clunie, 34, was found unresponsive by officers after they arrived at a police station in Edinburgh .
Staff at the city's St Leonard's station tried to give him first aid but he was declared dead shortly after by paramedics.
He had been arrested over a domestic incident at his flat but passed away during the journey.
Mr Clunie had been attacked with a sword and an axe in an attack two weeks earlier.
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His family insisted he should have been taken to hospital rather than a police station as the facial wounds he suffered in the axe attack were infected.
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held at Edinburgh Sheriff Court where the full circumstances surrounding his death in June 2018 will be investigated.
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The inquiry is mandatory because he was in legal custody when he died.
A preliminary hearing will be held next month with the full inquiry expected to get underway later.
A post mortem on Mr Clunie was inconclusive.