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Page: Feed: --- ## [Gunfire Alert Leads Police to Fatal Crash Scene; 21-Year-Old Shot Dead on St. Thomas](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/gunfire-alert-leads-police-to-fatal-crash-scene-21-year-old-shot-dead-on-st-thomas/) _2026-08-27 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk DATELINE: CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas recorded its 15th homicide of the year \[…\] ## [Paperwork Blunder Leads to Re-Arrest and 90-Day License Suspension for St. Thomas Woman](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/paperwork-blunder-leads-to-re-arrest-and-90-day-license-suspension-for-st-thomas-woman/) _2026-08-27 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk DATELINE: CHARLOTTE AMALIE — What began as a routine seatbelt enforcement detail in \[…\] ## [BREAK-IN WAVE: Targeted Burglaries Hit High-Profile Estate Shoys Homes; VIPD Silent](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/break-in-wave-targeted-burglaries-hit-high-profile-estate-shoys-homes-vipd-silent/) _2026-08-27 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk ESTATE SHOYS — A recent wave of residential burglaries has targeted multiple high-profile \[…\] ## [WAPA Touts $8M St. John Generators After Snarling St. Thomas Traffic With Last-Minute Notice](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/wapa-touts-8m-st-john-generators-after-snarling-st-thomas-traffic-with-last-minute-notice/) _2026-08-27 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk ST. THOMAS — If you were stuck in Crown Bay bumper-to-bumper traffic Wednesday \[…\] ## [Royal College of Practitioners offer alternative solutions to the government’s GP walk-in centres](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/royal-college-of-practitioners-offer-alternative-solutions-to-the-governments-gp-walk-in-centres/) _2026-08-27 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ As the eleventh GP walk-in centre was declared open by the First Minister, Scottish primary care bodies have united to warn that the government must put a halt to the services. Only yesterday the Scottish Government announced that there will be 24 more areas where GP-led walk-in centres will be opened which will bring the \[…\] The post Royal College of Practitioners offer alternative solutions to… ## [Ambulance service launches Grampian crime victim support link](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/ambulance-service-launches-grampian-crime-victim-support-link/) _2026-08-27 · Raheemat Olabode · Deadline News_ A REFERRAL system is being trialled to help people affected by crime in Grampian access support via ambulance crews. Victim Support Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have launched a partnership allowing frontline ambulance staff to refer patients directly to the charity if they have been affected by a crime. The referral pathway is being \[…\] The post Ambulance service launches Grampian… ## [Free Fringe review 2026 – Nick’s Daughter ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/free-fringe-review-2026-nicks-daughter-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f/) _2026-08-27 · Simon Barrow · The Edinburgh Reporter_ Nick and Livi Graham are now something of an institution on the Edinburgh Free Fringe. They first appeared here as guests for a one-off event. Now they perform an entire run of one-hour gigs, with pleasingly variable setlists, at Fingers Piano Bar in Frederick Street, throughout the festival. The final one this year will be \[…\] The post Free Fringe review 2026 – Nick’s Daughter ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️… ## [EIF review 2026 – Pierre-Laurent Aimard ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/eif-review-2026-pierre-laurent-aimard-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f/) _2026-08-27 · Simon Barrow · The Edinburgh Reporter_ Acclaimed French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard gave the last (and most ambitious) of three recitals at the Queen’s Hall celebrating the life, work and influence of the legendary Alfred Brendel – who was a regular at the Edinburgh International Festival for many decades, following his debut in 1970. Following on from concerts by Steven Osborne (Schubert \[…\] The post EIF review 2026 – Pierre-Laurent… ## [Fife Council opens 44 new homes in Lochgelly](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/fife-council-opens-44-new-homes-in-lochgelly/) _2026-08-27 · Jamie Szmitz · Deadline News_ FIFE Council has secured 44 new houses as part of their affordable housing programme, with the opening of Minto House in Lochgelly. The project is aimed at people aged 55 and over and will home people in 20 bungalows and 24 flats, with an emphasis on providing for those who require extra support and care \[…\] The post Fife Council opens 44 new homes in Lochgelly appeared first on Deadline News . ## [Jamieson bows out as Scotland edged by Japan](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/jamieson-bows-out-as-scotland-edged-by-japan/) _2026-08-27 · Nigel Duncan · The Edinburgh Reporter_ Scotland’s women’s hockey squad were edged 2-1 by Japan who dug deep to claim 11th position in the World Cup in Amsterdam, surviving waves of attacks from the Tartan Hearts and netting with two breakaways against the run of play. A 12th position finish is, however, a real improvement for the Scots whose best finish \[…\] The post Jamieson bows out as Scotland edged by Japan appeared first on The… ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tnALcJGw2F44) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Rising costs force renewed appeal for Glasgow Mandela statue](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/rising-costs-force-renewed-appeal-for-glasgow-mandela-statue/) _2026-08-27 · Ross Chalmers · Deadline News_ RISING costs have forced a renewed fundraising push for a planned statue of Nelson Mandela in Glasgow, less than two months before it is due to be unveiled. The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation (NMSMF) claims that costs for transport, foundations and a granite plinth have risen far beyond its initial estimate. The foundation is \[…\] The post Rising costs force renewed appeal for Glasgow… ## [Aberdeen Council proceeds with graffiti removal across city](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/aberdeen-council-proceeds-with-graffiti-removal-across-city/) _2026-08-27 · Jamie Szmitz · Deadline News_ ABERDEEN City Council has confirmed its efforts to continue removing and preventing potentially offensive graffiti across the city. The council’s communities, housing and public protection committee has committed to continue removing graffiti from their properties. From January to July 2026, 121 reports were made of graffiti were made and removed with 21 of those being \[…\] The post Aberdeen… ## [Person struck by train – all lines south of Stirling closed](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/person-struck-by-train-all-lines-south-of-stirling-closed/) _2026-08-27 · Iona Craig · Deadline News_ EMERGENCY services responded to an incident on railway lines between Stirling and Camelon on Thursday morning, 27 August, where, sadly, a person was struck by a train at Larbert. ScotRail announced that all services were suspended, and that train services running through these stations were cancelled, delayed or revised. This will affect passengers travelling to \[…\] The post Person struck by train… ## [The Archers brings 75 years of Ambridge to Scottish stages](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/the-archers-brings-75-years-of-ambridge-to-scottish-stages/) _2026-08-27 · Raheemat Olabode · Deadline News_ A LANDMARK BBC radio drama is heading to the stage as The Archers Live at 75 comes to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The special production will visit the two Scottish cities during its UK tour from June to November, celebrating 75 years of the BBC Radio 4 drama. The live theatrical experience will be hosted by \[…\] The post The Archers brings 75 years of Ambridge to Scottish stages appeared first on… ## [Edinburgh optician jailed for three years after campaign of domestic abuse](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/edinburgh-optician-jailed-for-three-years-after-campaign-of-domestic-abuse/) _2026-08-27 · Alexander Lawrie · Deadline News_ AN EDINBURGH optician who carried out a violent and controlling campaign of abuse against his former partner has been jailed for more than three years and given a life ban from contacting her. Lambert Kouadio-Tiacoh, 41, repeatedly struck the woman to the head, prohibited her from using social media and ordered her to avoid any \[…\] The post Edinburgh optician jailed for three years after campaign… ## [Perth Council steps up to replaced cancelled Stagecoach route](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/perth-council-steps-up-to-replaced-cancelled-stagecoach-route/) _2026-08-27 · Jamie Szmitz · Deadline News_ PERTH and Kinross Council has announced they will continue their replacement of the cancelled X56 Stagecoach route to Halbeath. Stagecoach withdrew the X56 service which ran from Perth to Edinburgh, via Halbeath Park and Ride, Kelty and Kinross, leaving those who depend on the service for education or work stranded. The Council’s finance and resources \[…\] The post Perth Council steps up to… ## [Committee approves funding for Dunfermline Christmas lights](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/27/committee-approves-funding-for-dunfermline-christmas-lights/) _2026-08-27 · Raheemat Olabode · Deadline News_ A £25,000 boost is set to help Dunfermline’s Christmas Lights Switch-On get the festive season under way this year. The City of Dunfermline Area Committee has approved the funding for the event, which will take place in the city centre on Sunday 15 November. The switch-on will mark the start of Dunfermline’s festive celebrations, with \[…\] The post Committee approves funding for Dunfermline… ## [The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026 – The Ukraine Shelf: What to Read About Ukraine](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/the-edinburgh-international-book-festival-2026-the-ukraine-shelf-what-to-read-about-ukraine/) _2026-08-27 · Charlie Ellis · The Edinburgh Reporter_ While the UK has been engaged in its own kind of culture war, this event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival addressed something more consequential: the role of culture in a country actually at war. In this case, Ukraine, now in the fifth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. A podcast for deeper discussion The event \[…\] The post The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026 – The… ## [Princes Street to reopen to pedestrians and public transport from Saturday](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/princes-street-to-reopen-to-pedestrians-and-public-transport-from-saturday/) _2026-08-27 · Phyllis Stephen · The Edinburgh Reporter_ The Council Leader, Jane Meagher, announced on Thursday that the street will reopen fully on Saturday 29 August. After a period of weeks since the fire took place in the early hours of 9 July during which time Edinburgh Trams has had to end its service from Edinburgh Airport at the West End stop, and \[…\] The post Princes Street to reopen to pedestrians and public transport from Saturday appeared… ## [Tourism body say businesses face increased costs in struggle to calculate visitor levy](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/tourism-body-say-businesses-face-increased-costs-in-struggle-to-calculate-visitor-levy/) _2026-08-27 · Phyllis Stephen · The Edinburgh Reporter_ The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has said that their member businesses are reporting difficulties in calculating the five per cent tourist levy. This is the new tax which must be charged in Edinburgh on the overnight accommodation portion of any bill. And STA report that mistakes are taking their members around eight minutes to correct. \[…\] The post Tourism body say businesses face increased… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AU4GnMeNzjzT) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Real buzz around the place says David Gray ahead of Gent tie](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/real-buzz-around-the-place-says-david-gray-ahead-of-gent-tie/) _2026-08-27 · John Hislop · The Edinburgh Reporter_ David Gray says there is a real buzz amongst the players as Hibs head into the second leg of their UEFA Conference League Play-Off Round with the tie evenly poised after a disciplined performance last week. A goalless draw in Ghent has meant that it is all to play for in the second leg – with Hibs potentially 90 minutes away from reaching the Group Stages/League Phase \[…\] The post Real buzz around… ## [Florida County Commission Requests Data Center Moratorium](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/florida-county-commission-requests-data-center-moratorium/) _2026-08-27 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ Martin County Commission is the latest local Florida government eyeing a moratorium on data centers, a move that would give staff time to review potential impacts of projects. The County Commission, at its next meeting, is expected to consider enacting a one-year moratorium on data centers while county staff researches the issue. Only Commissioner Stacey \[…\] The post Florida County Commission… ## [Outcast Island](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/outcast-island/) _2026-08-27 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ Cartoon by Lisa Benson The post Outcast Island appeared first on The Boca Raton Tribune . ## [More than 160 Missing Children Recovered Over 5-Day Effort in Florida](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/more-than-160-missing-children-recovered-over-5-day-effort-in-florida/) _2026-08-27 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ A collaboration of numerous agencies over a five-day period resulted in the recovery of 163 missing children in Florida, state officials announced. Operation Statewide Shield identified, located and recovered missing children ages 2 months to 17 years old. Many of them experienced abuse, neglect, exploitation or human trafficking, according to a press release from Florida \[…\] The post More than… ## [Lake Dirty Words](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/lake-dirty-words/) _2026-08-27 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ Cartoon by Clay Jones The post Lake Dirty Words appeared first on The Boca Raton Tribune . ## [‘She’s Very Lucky’: Bizarre Estate La Grange Intrusion Sparks Outpouring of Empathy, Safety Concerns](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/shes-very-lucky-bizarre-estate-la-grange-intrusion-sparks-outpouring-of-empathy-safety-concerns/) _2026-08-26 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ St. Croix Readers React to Surreal Home Invasion as Pattern of Disturbances Emerges By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk \[…\] ## [Sellout at HabCenter’s Fun Fundraiser](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/sellout-at-habcenters-fun-fundraiser/) _2026-08-26 · Marci Shatzman · The Boca Raton Tribune_ That blur in the photo is Jerry Fedele, retired Boca Raton Regional Hospital president, who not only won the HabCenter’s second Chopstick Challenge but was the top fundraiser, too.Fedele was in a long list of VIPs, from hospital trustee and Boca philanthropist Christine Lynn, to FAU president Adam and Jillian Hasner. They joined hundreds of \[…\] The post Sellout at HabCenter’s Fun Fundraiser… ## [USVI Holds Out as Meta Agrees to $17.1 Billion Multistate Youth Safety Settlement](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/usvi-holds-out-as-meta-agrees-to-17-1-billion-multistate-youth-safety-settlement/) _2026-08-26 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk DATELINE: ST. THOMAS — Social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc. has agreed to \[…\] ## [Federal Jury Convicts Puerto Rican Man in 65-Kilogram Cocaine Bust West of Savanah Island](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/federal-jury-convicts-puerto-rican-man-in-65-kilogram-cocaine-bust-west-of-savanah-island/) _2026-08-26 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk DATELINE: ST. THOMAS — A federal jury has convicted a Puerto Rico man \[…\] ## [Florida Man, 43, Accused of Firing Multiple Rounds in His Backyard](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/florida-man-43-accused-of-firing-multiple-rounds-in-his-backyard/) _2026-08-26 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ A 43-year-old Fort Pierce man is accused of firing multiple rounds in his backyard in northern St. Lucie County, according to sheriff’s officials. Jernord Kirkland was arrested Aug. 25 and charged with discharging a firearm in public and possession of a weapon by a felon, according to sheriff’s officials. Sheriff’s deputies received three 911 calls \[…\] The post Florida Man, 43, Accused of Firing… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A8RXigs4D4yw) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Two 19-Year-Old Men Accused of Burglarizing Florida Neighborhoods](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/two-19-year-old-men-accused-of-burglarizing-florida-neighborhoods/) _2026-08-26 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ MARTIN COUNTY — Two 19-year-old men were arrested after Martin County Sheriff’s investigators reported linking them to at least 15 burglaries in which cash and seven firearms were taken, Sheriff John Budensiek said Aug. 26. Shaun Bilbrey and Stephen Morris, of separate listed addresses in Port St. Lucie, each were jailed Aug. 25 on at \[…\] The post Two 19-Year-Old Men Accused of Burglarizing… ## [Reus claws his way into Hearts history books](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/reus-claws-his-way-into-hearts-history-books/) _2026-08-26 · Nigel Duncan · The Edinburgh Reporter_ Towering goalkeeper Beau Reus rose to claw away Rapid Vienna’s fifth penalty, and his strong hands kept the ball out signalling massive celebrations. The taker, Marco Tilio, had his head in his hands as the missed penalty saw ten-man Hearts qualify for the Conference League in a night of drama in the Austrian Capital. Indeed, \[…\] The post Reus claws his way into Hearts history books appeared first… ## [Invasive Asian Swamp Eels Spread Farther in South Florida](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/invasive-asian-swamp-eels-spread-farther-in-south-florida/) _2026-08-26 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ Invasive Asian swamp eels — widespread, destructive and hard to find — are “abundant” in South Florida, and have spread even farther within the region. Asian swamp eels, mucus-covered air-breathing fish that implode marshland food chains from the bottom up were discovered in 2025 in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Palm \[…\] The post Invasive Asian Swamp Eels Spread… ## [Edinburgh MPs show support for sacked Rockstar workers](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/edinburgh-mps-show-support-for-sacked-rockstar-workers/) _2026-08-26 · Phyllis Stephen · The Edinburgh Reporter_ On Wednesday two Edinburgh MPs wore T shirts to show their support for the 31 former Rockstar North employees who were dismissed last year. Tracy Gilbert MP and Chris Murray MP both stood outside the offices of Rockstar North on Holyrood Road wearing the T-shirts produced by the IWGB union to raise cash for the \[…\] The post Edinburgh MPs show support for sacked Rockstar workers appeared first on… ## [Jacob one win from US Open first round](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/jacob-one-win-from-us-open-first-round/) _2026-08-26 · Bill Lothian · The Edinburgh Reporter_ Juri Rodionov, an Austrian left hander ranked world No 134, stands between Jacob Fearnley and a place in the US Open tennis first round. The Scot defeated Frenchman Luka Pavlovic 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 in the penultimate qualifying round. An arm wrestle of a match lasting two hours plus saw Fearnley require to show plenty of \[…\] The post Jacob one win from US Open first round appeared first on The… ## [Police Kill Dog they Say Bit Officer After Car Chase Near Mar-a-Lago](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/police-kill-dog-they-say-bit-officer-after-car-chase-near-mar-a-lago/) _2026-08-26 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ A Palm Beach Police officer shot and killed a dog after it lunged at another officer following a short car chase on Aug. 25 south of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club, a police spokesman said. The dog’s owner, 29-year-old Alexa Rae Scharf of The Acreage, faces three charges of resisting an officer with violence, two \[…\] The post Police Kill Dog they Say Bit Officer After Car Chase Near… ## [Meta Agrees to Pay $18 Billion to Settle Lawsuits Over Children’s Social Media Addiction](https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/08/meta-agrees-to-pay-18-billion-to-settle-lawsuits-over-childrens-social-media-addiction/) _2026-08-26 · Online Staff M · The Boca Raton Tribune_ By Diana Novak Jones and Jonathan Stempel OAKLAND, Calif., Aug 26 (Reuters) – Meta Platforms will pay up to $18 billion and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under a sweeping agreement with nearly all U.S. states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children. The settlements announced on \[…\] The post Meta Agrees to Pay $18 Billion to Settle… ## [Uninvited Guest: Woman Arrested for Burglary After St Croix Resident Finds Intruder in Bathroom](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/uninvited-guest-woman-arrested-for-burglary-after-st-croix-resident-finds-intruder-in-bathroom/) _2026-08-26 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ St. Croix Resident Returns Home to Find Intruding Woman Eating Her Food and Wearing Her Clothes By: Virgin Islands Free \[…\] ## [Boxing Day Edinburgh derby rescheduled for broadcast reasons](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/boxing-day-edinburgh-derby-rescheduled-for-broadcast-reasons/) _2026-08-26 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ The Edinburgh derby which was originally due to take place on Boxing Day at Tynecastle will now take place on Sunday 27 December, with a 12-noon kick-off. The date and kick-off time has been changed due to broadcast selection. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The full fixture details are as follows: Sunday December \[…\] The post Boxing Day Edinburgh derby rescheduled for broadcast… ## [Fatal crash Airdrie – police appeal for dash cam footage](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/fatal-crash-airdrie-police-appeal-for-dash-cam-footage/) _2026-08-26 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ POLICE Scotland have issued an appeal for information following a fatal crash in Airdrie. Around 6.35pm on Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, we received a report of a crash involving a blue Audi A3 and a female pedestrian on Varnsdorf Way. Emergency services attended however the 45-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family \[…\] The post Fatal crash Airdrie – police appeal for dash… ## [Police make arrests in Glasgow related to serious and organised crime](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/police-make-arrests-in-glasgow-related-to-serious-and-organised-crime/) _2026-08-26 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ POLICE officers from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit have arrested a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old man in connection with serious and organised crime, firearms and drugs offences. The 39-year-old man has also been arrested with conspiracy to murder. Around 6am on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 officers attended at two addresses in the \[…\] The post Police make arrests in Glasgow… ## [Bield’s BR24 service earns national quality recognition](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/bields-br24-service-earns-national-quality-recognition/) _2026-08-26 · Raheemat Olabode · Deadline News_ A SCOTTISH telecare service has passed its latest industry audit with no recommendations or areas for improvement identified. Bield’s BR24 digital alarm monitoring service has received a fully compliant audit under the TEC Services Association’s Quality Standards Framework. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supporting people to live safely and \[…\] The post Bield’s BR24 service… ## [JFL HOSPITAL REPORT: Angel Rosa Jr. Arrested On Warrant Facing Child Abuse And Sexual Assault Charges](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/jfl-hospital-report-angel-rosa-jr-arrested-on-warrant-facing-child-abuse-and-sexual-assault-charges/) _2026-08-25 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk KINGSHILL — A 23-year-old St. Croix man is being held on $150,000 bail \[…\] ## [BETHLEHEM BRAWL: St. Croix Man Charged After Allegedly Attacking Neighbor With Bamboo Stalk, Cinder Block](https://vifreepress.com/2026/08/bethlehem-brawl-st-croix-man-charged-after-allegedly-attacking-neighbor-with-bamboo-stalk-cinder-block/) _2026-08-25 · John McCarthy · Virgin Islands Free Press_ By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk ESTATE PROFIT — A St. Croix man was released on bail Monday after \[…\] ## [Swinney calls on the UK Government to take action on energy bills](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/swinney-calls-on-the-uk-government-to-take-action-on-energy-bills/) _2026-08-25 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ THE FIRST Minister, John Swinney, has called for “urgent and meaningful action” by the UK Government on energy bills. Later on Wednesday Ofgem will announce its latest three month price cap. Mr Swinney said that energy powers must be devolved to the Scottish Government. This would allow his administration to do more to cut the cost \[…\] The post Swinney calls on the UK Government to take action on… ## [Stew Mel welcome Canadian trio](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/stew-mel-welcome-canadian-trio/) _2026-08-25 · Bill Lothian · The Edinburgh Reporter_ Stewart’s Melville, who open their National League Division Two rugby campaign at home to Dundee on Saturday have welcomed a Canadian three-quarter trio into the Inverleith fold. Caleb McEleney, Owen MacKinnon and Nate Barnes have joined from Oshawa Vikings, Ontario, after their coach, Paul Connolly, made contact with Stewart’s Melville earlier this year looking for \[…\] The post Stew Mel welcome… ## [Fringe review 2026 – Alexander Bennett: All It Takes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/fringe-review-2026-alexander-bennett-all-it-takes-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f/) _2026-08-25 · Charlie Ellis · The Edinburgh Reporter_ Comedy, and stand-up in particular, dominates the Fringe. Some see this as in tension with the idea of the Fringe as a home for ambitious work that offers something different from the mainstream: a Fringe that is genuinely fringe. Underneath that tension sits an older question: is comedy an art form, or merely a form \[…\] The post Fringe review 2026 – Alexander Bennett: All It Takes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️… ## [Man jailed for exploiting young person to sell drugs for him](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/25/man-jailed-for-exploiting-young-person-to-sell-drugs-for-him/) _2026-08-25 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ In what is the first conviction of its kind, a 20-year-old man has been jailed for six years and nine months for exploiting a young person to sell drugs for him. Matteullah Siddiqi admitted to the offence, under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, 20 July, 2026. \[…\] The post Man jailed for exploiting young person to sell drugs for him appeared first… ## [Glencairn residents try out a new scheme to improve their mobility](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/glencairn-residents-try-out-a-new-scheme-to-improve-their-mobility/) _2026-08-25 · A reporter · The Edinburgh Reporter_ A pilot project in Edinburgh has been credited with boosting the quality of life for older people in a leading care home. Residents at Glencairn, which is operated by Renaissance Care, took part in a scheme that aims to improve mobility and reduce the potential for falls. 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