Students across Lothian are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date before heading off to college or university this year.

Following a fire at Greengairs Landfill fire in Lanarkshire, Scottish Fire and Rescue are urging residents within the East of Scotland and nearby to the fire incident who can smell smoke, to keep windows and doors shut. If travelling through smoke, motorists should keep windows closed, turn off air conditioning and keep their air vents closed.

The Infected Blood Inquiry has now published its report. The inquiry focussed on the transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV and Hepatitis C through blood components and plasma products during the 1970s, 80s and early 90s, and issued its findings and recommendations on Monday (May 20).