By STV News. Breaking news & headlines, live blogs, video, pictures and in-depth comment & analysis from the Edinburgh Live news … Weather; Live; Traffic collision. ADVERT. No one else was injured in the incident that took place on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway near junction 13 at Riddrie at around 2.30pm on Friday. “We will outline an NHS restart plan, so that our health service never again has to choose between treating a virus or treating cancer. Marie Curie chief executive Matthew Reed, said: “We need to take a moment to mark the huge amount of loss we’ve seen in the past 12 months, and show support for everyone who has been bereaved – be that from Covid or any other cause. “And, of course, the vaccination programme has given a first dose to 40% of the entire adult population and it is set to significantly accelerate over the next few weeks.”. Sturgeon said: “Because of that continued progress, I can confirm we will go ahead as planned with the next stage of the reopening of schools on Monday. The Royal College of General Practitioners has launched a manifesto for Scotland’s political parties ahead of May’s election. When Jenny Cook turned up for work experience at STV News with anchor John MacKay she had no idea she would be the one making the headlines. WhatsApp icon. All primary school pupils and more secondary pupils will be back in school from Monday, while changes to current rules will allow four people from two households to mix outdoors from Friday. “This year’s Scottish parliamentary elections are being held at a critical time for our health and social care service. Drivers have been warned to avoid the area. M8 Glasgow City - One lane blocked and queues on M8 westbound at J25, A739 (Cardonald), because of an accident. And he will declare: “Under my leadership we will offer a vision of hope and ambition for the future. 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The incident happened at J15 Townhead westbound at around 8.45am on Monday. Traffic is coping well. 4th Nov 2019. A day to remember all of those who have died during the last 12 months will be held on Tuesday, March 23. A car crashed on the M8 after a shopping trolley was thrown from a bridge onto the motorway during rush hour. “So many people have stories of things he did that I never knew about – and those were really moving to me. Two women and two men were attacked after being verbally abused and followed by a gang of 15 men in Perth. Having to narrow that down to 20 people was really, really difficult.”. “And we will set out a real vision for jobs, for now and for the future.”. “We treat everybody that comes into the mortuary exactly the same. The motorway is closed at junction 22 with the M77 slip road also shut. The lane closures, on the eastbound carriageway at junction 15 near to Townhead, … He said: “My father was my dad, but to many people he was this big superstar. On Thursday, the company announced that it was in talks with landlords and a final decision on which stores would remain closed after lockdown is expected by the end of March. The John Lewis Partnership has warned of further shop closures after it reported pre-tax losses of £517m. The elderly man was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries. Sean Connery’s ashes are set to be scattered in St Andrews this summer, his son has revealed. The 71-year-old was driving a black Jaguar XF when it collided with a number of vehicles. Share via. By STV News. Copy link. The Scottish Youth Film Foundation charity aims to use the industry to improve young people’s lives and give them opportunities. A national day of reflection will be held to mark a year since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland. The Fire Service and Police Scotland both attended the accident. A man has been taken to hospital after a Royal Mail truck overturned on the M8 during rush hour. “While work is currently under way to explore improvements to primary care mental health services, we need to ensure that the next Scottish Government prioritises this work to enable patients to access the mental health support that they require, when they require it, in an environment that they know and trust. By STV News. A man has died in a car crash on the M8 in Glasgow. Despite the increases, 80% reported that the surgery that they work in does not have enough mental health workers to effectively treat patients with mental health and wellbeing issues. When Jenny Cook turned up for work experience at STV News with anchor John MacKay she had no idea she would be the one making the headlines. The First Minister will make a statement in Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon. Just after 9am on Friday, Traffic Scotland announced that the third lane on the M8 eastbound was blocked at junction 22 due to a RTC (road traffic collision). Limits on the number of mourners allowed at funerals has forced families to make heartbreaking decisions. The family of a driver who was killed in a crash on the M8 are seeking an inquiry into his death, saying a lack of signs led to the fatal collision. In today's STV Newsclip, 24 April 2019: high-altitude workers at Felixstowe, a horrible fall accident at Liverpool 2 terminal, and the ex-RMS Helena is to become the race-base. As well as appointing actor and director Jason as patron, Mad Max: Fury Road and The Fifth Element producer Iain Smith has joined as president. Labour is also “working hard to rebuild trust” he will say, adding: “There’s a long way to go but I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. Marine accident investigators have been called after a man died and four others were injured in an incident on a boat. Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP are “too busy fighting among themselves to fight for the Scottish people”, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will say on Thursday. Emergency services were called to the smash which is partially blocking the road at Junction 6 between Chapelhall and Newhouse. Published 05 Nov 2018. The 74-year-old left behind a huge family, and while having to come to terms with such a sudden death, daughter Marie Jeffrey faced the heartbreaking task of deciding which 20 relatives could attend her mum’s funeral. The company said the dramatic loss in profits was down to the drop in value of physical stores as they accounted for less and less of the money spent by customers. “We need to ensure that more mental health clinicians can be trained and brought into GP practices to provide vital support for patients in their own communities.”. STV News. The gang verbally abused the victims as they walked past before following them and attacking them around 10pm. The pair in the car were pronounced dead at the scene and on Monday were named as 54-year-old … And he will declare: “Under my leadership we will offer a vision of hope and ambition for the future. Two people who died after a car caught fire on the M8 in Glasgow have been named by police. They are looking forward to giving Agnes the send off she deserves when lockdown rules are loosened. Jason Connery was speaking as he was named patron of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation. 545,011 likes. With coronavirus regulations limiting the number of people allowed to gather for funerals in Scotland, families and friends have been unable to say goodbye to loved ones the way they would have liked. The three people were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the smash. Jason Connery was speaking as he was named patron of the Scottish Youth Film Foundation. The crash on the eastbound M8 near junction 15 on Sunday caused a huge traffic jam (Image: Wattie Cheung). M8 traffic incident map - from Edinburgh to Glasgow, eastbound and westbound to check for roadworks, accidents and delays to your journey. The impact on families and funeral directors will be examined on STV current affairs show Scotland Tonight at 7.30pm on Thursday. However, with Scottish Parliament elections taking place on May 6 – the same day as votes for the Welsh Assembly and London Mayor – Starmer will insist that Scottish Labour’s “brilliant new leader” Anas Sarwar will “focus on what unites Scotland”. The company said the dramatic loss in profits was down to the drop in value of physical stores as they accounted for less and less of the money spent by customers. The company behind the Christmas market in Edinburgh has insisted its constructed platform will be able to cope with hundreds of thousands of festive revellers. ❗️UPDATE ⌚️10:15The #M8 remains CLOSED E/B at J22 due to an RTC and a large amount of Debris on the Carriageway⛔️The #M77 exit slip road to the #M8 has been closed to assist⛔️Traffic slowing back to J23 with the M77 backed upto J2 #TakeCare #DriveSafe @SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/G3f5wP3AxT. Copy link. Not being able to hug her loved ones at the service was something Marie found particularly tough. A spokesman for the force said: “Anyone who may have seen what happened or who has dash-cam footage that could help with the investigation is asked to call Police Scotland on 101.”. One victim was left with serious facial injuries that required surgery after the incident in Perth. Link below from STV proving the bill passed. Four-car crash causes delays on M8 near Glasgow airport The accident happened shortly after 12pm on Sunday westbound on the M8. Last updated at 11.35am Monday 8th March … Two people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle road accident involving a HGV on the M8 in Glasgow. The company which runs department and Waitrose stores said "there is no getting away" from the decision. It wasn’t, but we had special times there. Many people are in shock, confused, upset, angry and unable to process what has happened. The impact on families and funeral directors will be examined on STV current affairs show Scotland Tonight at 7.30pm on Thursday. One victim was left with serious facial injuries that required surgery after the incident in Perth. M8 Glasgow City - One lane closed on M8 westbound from J8, M73 J2 (Baillieston) to Easterhouse, because of an accident. ““Yet, in Scotland, the SNP have shown they’re too busy fighting among themselves to fight for the Scottish people. Published 20 Apr 2017. Published 05 Oct 2017. A multi-vehicle smash has closed off a stretch of the M8 in Glasgow during rush hour. M8 West Lothian - M8 closed eastbound from J4, A801 (Whitburn) to J3a, A779 (Bathgate), because of a serious accident. News. A man has died in a car crash on the M8 in Glasgow. A police … A white BMW1 hit the crash barrier on the eastbound carriageway near junction 17 and went up in flames at around 2.40pm on Sunday. The First Minister updated parliament on the latest coronavirus statistics ahead of FMQs. “There was one night where we had 73 remains on the premises, which is unheard of.”. Laura Mcaloon, 36, was given the heartbreaking news that she had up to a year to live after she was diagnosed with the aggressive illness in August 2020. WhatsApp icon. M8 J24 West - Slip Off - Queue Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:02:23 GMT Traffic Scotland - Current Incidents 2 lanes restricted Westbound. Starmer will use a speech to formally launch campaigning for key elections across the UK to attack his rivals and insist Labour is “reconnecting” with voters. The female driver of a Nissan Qashqai, also involved in the crash, was uninjured. “Case numbers, hospitalisations and deaths have all fallen in recent weeks and when we publish the latest estimate of the R number later today we expect it to show that it remains below one. “She’s also got a brother and her sister-in-law and loads of extended family members. WhatsApp icon. … Information can also be given anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Winfrey was left open-mouthed when the duchess, the first mixed-race member of the modern monarchy, said a fellow royal was worried about how dark their son Archie’s skin tone might be before he was born. “Closing a store is one of the hardest decisions we can make as a partnership.”. Just after 9am on Friday, Traffic Scotland announced that the third lane on the M8 eastbound was blocked at junction 22 due to a RTC (road traffic collision). Warning that the coronavirus pandemic has “created a crisis in mental health” that is likely to have a “long-term, damaging impact on the health of the nation”, the RCGP says more mental health professionals are needed to support general practice. Jason said: “The Scottish Youth Film Foundation is something I think has that possibility for kids to go ‘I can do that and I can tell my stories. Members of the public with any information that could assist police in their investigation are asked to call 101 or speak to any police officer, using the reference incident 4415 of March 6. “For a firm who would normally do five or six funerals a day, there was one day this year, we did 17,” he said. Welcome to the STV News Facebook page - the home of Scottish news. Meghan and Harry laid bare their lives as a working royal couple, alleging that a member of the family – not the Queen or Duke of Edinburgh – made a racist comment about their unborn son. The incident happened on the motorway westbound at the J15 Cathedral/Royal Infirmary exit slip on Tuesday evening. “By threatening to block Scotland’s democratic right to hold an independence referendum, Labour are demonstrating the same old arrogant and ignorant approach that has alienated their traditional supporters and led to voters abandoning them in droves.”, He added: “This election is about ensuring we don’t allow Boris Johnson to decide Scotland’s future – and only by giving both votes for the SNP we will ensure that.”. Between May and September, the number of passengers … The incident happened near Shotts between J5 and J6 and delays are expected for some time. Latest incidents. He told STV News… Officers said there were two members of the group identified as being responsible. Welcome to the STV News Facebook page - the home of Scottish news. Kelly said they’re doing everything they can to keep people safe. Share via. Digby Brown Solicitors via email. “This is why we are calling on political parties to commit to safeguarding funding for the dedicated mental health service over the coming years to ensure that our health and social care workforce can access the support that they require when they need it most. The collision happened on the motorway at J28 westbound just after 12pm on Sunday. A 91-year-old pedestrian has died after being seriously injured in a collision involving two cars. “And, of course, the vaccination programme has given a first dose to 40% of the entire adult population and it is set to significantly accelerate over the next few weeks.”. Three people have been taken to hospital following a four-car crash on the M8 in Glasgow. Traffic and Travel. The 71-year-old was driving a black Jaguar XF when it collided with a number of vehicles before coming to a stop on the hard shoulder. Dr David Shackles, the joint chairman of RCGP Scotland, said: “The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly impacted on the mental health of patients for a whole host of reasons and today’s survey results are therefore unfortunately unsurprising. “This is a different Labour Party, under new leadership and we’re making a different offer to the British people.”, He will add: “A vote for Labour is also a vote to unite our country so that we can face the future together.”. Alan McDonald, from Glasgow, was struck by a Peugeot Boxer in West Lothian on Tuesday evening. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told MSPs at the Scottish Parliament that the number of people who have died within 28 days of testing positive for the disease has now risen to 7483. The pandemic has also changed the way mortuary service workers do their job – from layers of precautions when handling bodies and bodily fluids to how they interact with grieving families.