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2 days ago
- Politics
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Four arrested during Donald Trump's visit which saw over 7000 police officers mobilised
Arrests were made in Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh as a major taskforce was assembled to deal with the arrival of the US President, who spent five days in the country visiting his golf resorts. Four people were arrested across Scotland by cops policing Donald Trump's visit, which saw an army of 7,000 officers deployed. Arrests were made in Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh as a major taskforce, dubbed Operation Roll 2, was assembled to deal with the arrival of the US President, who spent five days in the country visiting his golf resorts. Scots police chiefs have revealed they had more than 6,000 of their own officers mobilised whilst they received support from aid officers elsewhere in the UK. In total they made four arrests and issued a warning in relation to one of the biggest operations in the Force's history. Arrests were made between Friday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 29, throughout the duration of the President's visit as protests and demonstrations were held in response to Trump's visit. A 25-year-old man was arrested in Glasgow on Friday, July 25 in relation to a Section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing Scotland (Act) offence (threatening or abusive behaviour) at Balmedie on Thursday, July 24. He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday, August 20. On the same day, a 65-year-old was arrested in Balmedie in relation to the same act. She was cautioned and charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal. An anti-Trump demonstration was held in Balmedie close to Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course. A 25-year-old man was also arrested on Friday in Prestwick. Officers issued the man with a Recorded Police Warning for threatening or abusive behaviour). On Sunday a 41-year-old male was arrested at Glasgow Airport, for an assault and Aviation Act offence. The man appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday and was remanded in custody. On the same day in the capital, a 50-year-old female was issued with a RPW near to the American Consulate for threatening or abusive behaviour. Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond, Gold commander for the police operation said Trump's visit took place safely without any serious disruption, and thanked her officers. Chief Constable Bond said: 'This significant event took place safely without any serious disruption. 'A policing plan was put in place to maintain public safety, balance rights to peaceful protest and minimise disruption. 'I'd like to thank the public for their patience as we worked tirelessly to deliver this operation, while police work continued in communities across Scotland. 'Most importantly, I'd like to thank our officers and staff. Thank you for your professionalism and hard work during every long shift away from your family and friends. "Every single officer and member of police staff should be incredibly proud of how we delivered this significant operation while keeping communities safe across Scotland.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. During Trump's visit officers were deployed to locations in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire as the President met with First Minister John Swinney, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission. Scotland's police force said "local, national and specialist officers," were deployed to cope with the high security event. In total 6,144 Police Scotland officers worked on Operation Roll 2 with 20,748 deployments. 1,197 mutual aid officers joined from police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 154 Police Scotland staff played a role in Operation Roll 2. Meanwhile catering crews handed out around 45,000 meals to police officers, staff and partners. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: It has been one of the biggest operations in Police Scotland's history. "Officers and staff also responded to demonstrations and protests across the country, including in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, with only a very small number of criminal justice outcomes."
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Berries won't go mouldy for 10 days if stored in this way
Strawberries and raspberries have a very short shelf life but one storage option will see them last for far longer Berries are a great addition to the weekly shopping list as they are a nutritious and handy snack, as well as a breakfast option when paired with yoghurt or oats. But the one downside to them is they are notoriously quick to go mouldy meaning they will often have to be thrown in the bin before you can eat them. Getting a longer life from your berries is all down to storage. How and where you keep them will have a massive difference to how long they last. And storing them in one particular way can extend their life by up to 10 days, according to experts. Waste management specialists at Wheeldon Brothers say keeping berries fresh for longer not only reduces waste but also saves money at a time when food prices remain high. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are among the most commonly wasted fruits in British homes, often spoiling within a couple of days of purchase due to their porous nature and tendency to absorb moisture. But after testing three different storage methods, the experts found that one way of keeping your berries proved significantly more effective than the others. According to experts at Wheeldon Brothers, the reason berries spoil so quickly comes down to their high water content and natural mould spores. 'Berries are highly perishable, especially when stored in damp conditions,' a spokesperson for Wheeldon Brothers explained. 'The key is to manage airflow and moisture to slow the spread of mould.' The best method: Ventilated storage container This method involved transferring berries to a plastic fridge storage container with air holes and an internal basket that allows excess water to drain away. 'Allowing ventilation while keeping berries off the bottom of the container helps prevent them from sitting in moisture,' the spokesperson said. 'It's one of the most effective ways to store fresh berries — and can keep them edible for up to 10 days.' The container also proved to be a space-saver in the fridge, making it suitable for other moisture-sensitive produce, too. Other methods tested An airtight container with a sheet of kitchen roll helped absorb excess moisture and worked reasonably well for raspberries and blueberries. However, strawberries became soggy after just four days. 'Airtight containers can trap moisture if not properly managed,' the experts warned. 'While kitchen roll helps absorb some of that, it's not always enough to prevent spoilage — especially for fruits with softer skins.' A third method — keeping the berries in their original supermarket packaging with kitchen roll — was the least effective for raspberries, although blueberries remained firm for up to six days. ' Blueberries tend to last longer than other berries due to their thicker skins,' the spokesperson noted. 'But overall, supermarket punnets are not designed for long-term storage once opened.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Final verdict For anyone looking to get the most out of their fruit, Wheeldon Brothers recommend using a ventilated container and avoiding washing the berries until you're ready to eat them. 'Washing adds moisture, which speeds up spoilage,' they added. 'If you want your berries to last, keep them dry, store them in a cool place, and choose containers that allow for good airflow.' Whether you're prepping a fruit salad or just want to avoid the disappointment of mushy raspberries, this simple switch in storage could make all the difference. 'We throw away too much fresh produce in the UK,' the spokesperson concluded. 'But with the right storage, we can keep fruit fresher for longer and reduce how much ends up in the bin.'
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Climate
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'More help needed' despite Scottish Water customers saving 60 million litres a day since warning
Scots were slapped with a warning to reduce water usage after the country saw the driest start to a year since 1964. Scots were hit with a stark warning to reduce their water usage last week following the driest start to a year in Scotland since 1964. And although improvements have been made, there is still a long way to go. Scots were asked to take shorter showers, switch off sprinklers, use watering cans and avoid using hoses where possible, although advice stopped short of calling for a full hosepipe ban for the first time in 30 years. Scottish Water said that, since the middle of April, Scots had been using around an extra 150 million litres of water a day. April was the UK's hottest ever, with mini-heatwaves at either end of the month and less rain than usual. May has continued in the same vein, although no records have been broken as of yet. Nevertheless, it seems last week's call for people to use water efficiently has been heeded, according to new data from Scottish Water. The utility estimates that demand for water has reduced by about 60 millions litres per day – enough to supply about half of Fife with water for a day – from its peak of more than 2000 million litres per day last week. The significant decrease will help the utility to protect resources and maintain normal supplies across the country. But as the generally dry weather is forecast to last for most of this week, customers are being urged to keep it up. Water levels have fallen from an average of 81 per cent last week to 77 per cent now – 13 per cent below the average of 90 per cent for this time of year and 16 per cent below levels of 93 per cent this time last year. "We'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has helped reduce water demand by using what is a precious resources as efficiently as possible," Kes Juskowiak, a Scottish Water Director, said. "But we need customers to continue their support and to take whatever measures they can to do so. "The system remains under significant pressure and so we we'd like to encourage everyone to continue to use Scotland's water as efficiently as possible. "Gardeners can have a particularly big impact by switching off sprinklers and using watering cans instead. "But we can all play our part through simple steps like shorter showers and turning the tap off when we brush our teeth. It all adds up." How can Scots help save water? • Using water efficiently in the garden and outdoor spaces by using a watering can instead of a garden hose where possible and avoiding using sprinklers • Taking shorter showers • Turning the tap off when brushing teeth • Using washing machines and dishwashers only when fully loaded • Using a bucket and sponge rather than a hose to wash the car Keith also noted that we are individually using an average of 178 litres of water per person per day in Scotland, which is higher than in England and Wales where people use an average of 137 litres per person per day. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Customers are reminded they can also save money while using water more tactfully. If a household of four takes just two minutes off their showers, they can save 5,000 litres of water a year and cut about £100 off their energy bill. What's more, by putting a full load in your washing machine washing at 30 degrees rather than 40 degrees, they can save on water and on energy consumption by 57 per cent. here.
