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Bonfire Night

Firefighters were also forced to withdraw as they faced anti-social behaviour while attending to bin fires in the south of Edinburgh.

By Dave Clark, Lucinda Cameron, Danyel VanReenen and Ryan McDougall, Press Association · 6 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

A police vehicle was set on fire as officers and paramedics responded to a report of an injured man in Glasgow.

By Danyel VanReenen, Ryan McDougall and Press Association Scotland staff · 5 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

In Oxgangs and around Colinton Mains, bins were knocked over and set on fire in the road.

By Danyel VanReenen and Press Association Scotland staff · 5 Nov 2026 · 4 min read

Police from forces in England and Wales have been brought up to Scotland to help, amid concerns about disorder and other events.

By Katrine Bussey and Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 5 Nov 2026 · 4 min read

The call comes ahead of Bonfire Night on Thursday.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 5 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

Police Scotland said they were due to be sold online in the run-up to Bonfire Night.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 4 Nov 2026 · 1 min read

Officers will strategically based at ten fire stations across the three areas to provide support on November 5.

By Danyel VanReenen, Press Association Scotland Reporter · 3 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

The cold air and smoke combined can be a trigger for people with breathing problems.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 3 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

Riley Luke lost four fingers and part of his palm after a firework went off in his hand in 2022.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 29 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

A police operation – dubbed Operation Amberlight – has been set up to enable the force to respond to the ‘unique challenges’ it could face.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 28 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

It comes ahead of Bonfire Night on November 5.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 5 Oct 2026 · 2 min read