A FORMER Sutherland police station has been withdrawn from an auction sale after its reserve price was not metPolice Scotland instructed Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to auction the redundant Lairg police station. The former police station at Lairg. The building was one of 35 commercial properties and development sites across Scotland to go under the hammer in an online, live-streamed auction last Thursday. "It just did not reach the reserve price," she said. " However we are aware that we have received some interest in it, so it may go post auction or into our next auction sale."

After a private hormone clinic for transgender youth recently became the first of its kind in the UK to receive approval from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), staff are hopeful that the service will be a lifeline for those struggling with their gender identity. The CQC’s stamp of approval will allow clinicians working at the clinic to prescribe hormones to patients aged 16 and over while being routinely regulated to ensure that the services are safe, effective and well led. It’s like a GP can’t decide not to prescribe someone a contraceptive pill because they don’t believe in it for religious reasons,” Kelly continues. “My goal is to help people feel happier, more content in life, engaged in life and getting some enjoyment from life,” adds Kelly. So, once I understand that they understand the risks and they sign the consent form, they begin their hormone treatment.”

Transnational media have not just circulated this fact as top news but also condemned the topic in the context of global threats to media freedom (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/20/the-us-justice-department-must-drop-spy-charges-against-julian-assange). "If Assange is not punished and silenced, he may reveal even more shocking crimes of the United States that have not yet been disclosed”. Journalistic organizations issue statements and organize protests in an effort to urge the British court to adopt a fair decision. The general opinion is that the United States is obstructing the investigation of the crimes against humanity it has itself committed by insisting on extradition and harsh punishment for the founder of WikiLeaks. More precisely, the political interests of the United States come face to face with the charter demand of the “Voice of America”, but the editors prefer to proceed from the interests of the United States, not from the requirements of their own charter.

’The ability of AI to improve threat identification is key in addressing the continuous evolution of cyber threats,’ says project managerArtificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a “pivotal role” in the way firms combat cyber risks. That was according to data and analytics company GlobalData, which said that AI can improve threat identification and streamline the management of vulnerabilities. Within the insurance space, firms have started using advanced technology to help policyholders better tackle cyber risk. For example, managing general agent (MGA) Coalition touts what it calls “active insurance” to help businesses mitigate risk – this combines cyber security tools, incident response digital forensics and insurance coverage. Gundre explained that the progression of defensive AI had been underscored by a 13% compound annual growth rate in patent applications over the last three years.

For families who pay the full cost of dementia care themselves, the VAT costs for two days of care a week day care is nearly £1800 a year. That’s why I am supporting this call for the Government to stop VAT being charged on any aspect of dementia care. "Receiving a dementia diagnosis is challenging enough for any family, but because of the failures to adequately fund social care, families are already footing an unfair Dementia ‘Premium’ for their social care, which the Alzheimer’s Society estimate at over 15 per cent. "During this cost of living crisis, the least the Government could do is to remove VAT on Community Interest Companies providing social care like the Filo Project. Their vital work supports people living with dementia keep active and well, as well as providing respite for their family carers."

Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the winner for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup finalLiverpool are the 2024 Carabao Cup champions after a Virgil van Dijk header sent the Reds into raptures with a last-gasp extra-time winner in a 1-0 victory over Chelsea. MUST READ Carabao Cup final chaos as 'thousands' of Liverpool fans unable to get inMauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp on the touchline. Virgil van Dijk takes the spoils Van Dijk had the ball in the back of the net a second time, but in the 118th minute this time it counted. Liverpool felt aggrieved once again in the second half when Virgil van Dijk's headed goal was ruled out for offside. The centre-back had been onside himself, but Wataru Endo was adjudged to have interfered with play as a blocker, stopping Levi Colwill from competing with Van Dijk.

The potential field is located within a short walking distance of town, just along Piggy Lane. Mrs Daw added: “This means that many users can walk to and from the meadow, minimising the environmental impact and carbon footprint of many. For those that drive, we plan to have parking for two cars at a time and a larger space for disabled users. These will all be within the secure fencing of the field. To ensure that access to the meadow is seamless and safe, we plan for a large turning area within the field to enable cars to manoeuvre in and out with ease.

Dean Monteith also suggested that there was a “gentle evangelistic dimension” to such events (Comment, 23 February). Most of the cathedral’s income comes from property — about £1.5 million p.a. In an introduction to the annual report, Dean Monteith wrote that reliance on visitor income “needs to be addressed for future sustainability. The events programme at Canterbury Cathedral is relatively new, however; the silent discos are expected to generate income of between £10,000 to £12,000. The Dean there reported that reserves had fallen to below £300,000, which is less than six months’ projected cathedral expenditure.

Specialists at MeandMyGlass.co.uk have shared eight things you should never leave on your windowsills where the temperature can fluctuate. Whether you use your windowsill to store plants or candles, you might want to check what’s there and move the items before they become a problem. PerfumesThe scent of your favourite perfume or aftershave can change if it’s left on a windowsill due to the temperature fluctuations. How to prevent condensation in your homeFoodDon’t leave your fruit bowl in your windowsill as it can attract fruit flies and other foods can spoil quicker if left there. MirrorsAvoid leaving makeup vanities on the windowsill as they can pose a serious fire risk.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Police Scotland issued five threat to life warnings last year as well as alerting hundreds of people that they were at risk of physical attacks. Warnings are issued if officers are aware of conspiracies but lack the evidence to make arrests. Police gave nearly 200 warnings last year to people at risk of “physical injury” and possibly being killed.

The NTRG is trained to intervene in dangerous, high-risk circumstances such as riots. They are routinely armed with pepper spray, smoke bombs and batons, and wear flame-proof uniforms, stab-proof vests and armoured gloves. Local prison riot squads, known as Tornado Teams, were deployed 13 times last year – up from nine in 2022 and four in 2021. HMP Long Lartin (Jacob King/PA)The rise in deployments comes amid increases in prison violence in a near-full estate. Prisoners are running riot and offenders are leaving prison more dangerous than when they arrived.

In a controversial move, Florida legislators have passed a bill to prohibit local heat protection ordinances, sparking intense public debate. In short:The bill, supported by major business interests, aims to ban local governments from enacting heat-protection laws. Emotional testimonies highlighted the personal impact of inadequate workplace heat safety, including fatalities. The legislation also seeks to eliminate local living wage ordinances, affecting workers' pay standards. — Laura Munoz, Florida Student PowerWhy this matters:This legislation touches on the intersection of workplace safety, public health, and local governance, raising concerns about the balance between business interests and the well-being of workers.

Darren McGarvey will travel across the UK and beyond to explore topics like the justice system, education and the health service. Darren McGarvey: The State We’re In will be a three-part series of insight, analysis – along with humour and humanity. He will also meet the devastated mother of Ava White who was stabbed to death in 2021 in Liverpool, aged 12. The 40-year-old will then meet an organisation tackling violent crime with boxing, speak to London barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind and visit Barlinnie. He will also visit prisons in Norway, where criminals receive shorter sentences and the focus is on rehabilitation.

At the High Court in Glasgow, he faces a total of 36 charges involving offences against 25 women, all of which he denies. During the trial, jurors have heard evidence from witnesses whom Packer is alleged to have raped, assaulted, sexually and indecently assaulted, as well as police officers involved in the investigation and forensic experts. Judge Lord Beckett has instructed jurors they should find Packer guilty of a charge of indecently assaulting Miss Caldwell after he admitted the offence while giving evidence. Following several hours of legal direction, judge Lord Beckett sent the jury out to consider its verdict on Friday morning. After breaking for the weekend, it retired for a second day on Monday to continue its deliberations.

I don’t want anyone else to see my ID, is there anything I can do? Stonewall and LGBT Foundation’s aforementioned study found that 88 per cent of trans respondents and 81 per cent of non-binary people surveyed had concerns about their privacy and safety when showing an ID to vote, such as facing risks of being ‘outed’ or being asked intrusive questions. If you are someone who would prefer to show your ID to the clerk at the polling station away from anyone else, then you have the right to this. According to Schedule 1 of the Elections Act, which covers the new rules surrounding voter identification, the “presiding officer or clerk must arrange for the voter to produce any document in a private area of the polling station if the voter so requests, and, in such a case, must ensure that no other persons witness the production except as permitted by the voter.” It’s also worth noting that your ID should only be checked by the clerk you’re dealing with and possibly the presiding officer, as opposed to being passed around numerous clerks at the station.