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Man, 84, dies and two taken to hospital after house explodes in Edinburgh

Police officers were called to the Baberton area of the city at 10.25pm on Friday

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023

Elderly man dies following explosion at Edinburgh home

AN 84-year-old man has died after an explosion at a house in Edinburgh, Police Scotland said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2023

Firefighters protest outside Holyrood as cuts lead to ‘crisis’

FIREFIGHTERS have staged a rally outside the Scottish Parliament demanding the government takes urgent action to end a decade of cuts they say have…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Two people in hospital after trains collide at Aviemore station

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent eight appliances to the scene.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Travel update after devastating fire rips through Station Hotel in Ayr

SCOTRAIL has announced details of alternative travel arrangements for commuters following the fire at the Station Hotel in Ayr.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

Crumbling concrete found in 14 fire stations and three police buildings

COLLAPSE-PRONE concrete has been found in 14 fire stations and three police stations, including Police Scotland’s Fettes building in Edinburgh,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023

Fire service warned of concrete collapse risk last year, emails show

The correspondence between the Scottish Government and local authority officials was revealed under freedom of information laws.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Scottish firefighters warn of potential strike action over cuts

Hundreds joined a rally in Glasgow to voice their concerns about the likely impact on the fire service.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Firefighters to consider all options to defend jobs in face of cuts, says union

A UNION has said firefighters will consider “all options” to defend jobs and services in the face of cuts.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Firefighters tackle fire on Dundee industrial estate

Firefighters have a blaze on a Dundee industrial estate “under control”, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023