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Final preparations under way as Trump to leave White House for Scotland
US President Donald Trump arrives in Scotland on Friday night for a five-day private visit The visit is expected to include meetings with PM Sir Keir Starmer and FM John Swinney Trump will split his time between his golf resorts at Turnberry and Menie Police Scotland has launched a major security operation, with road closures and extended shifts for officers across Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire Demonstrations are expected in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and near Trump's golf courses The visit comes amid renewed scrutiny over Trump's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, fuelling conspiracy theories in far-right circles Donald Trump is preparing to depart the White House in Washington DC for Scotland on Friday. At around 9am local time, the US President is expected to board the presidential Air Force 1 aircraft heading to Scotland for a five-day visit. The occasion is officially private, rather than presidential, but Trump is expected to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney while he's in Scotland. Air Force 1 – the presidential aeroplane – will be in the air for approximately seven hours before touching down at Prestwick Airport on Friday evening. Trump is expected to be greeted by Scottish secretary Ian Murray on the tarmac. On Thursday, Murray said the UK will extend a 'warm welcome' to the President. It comes as Trump seeks to downplay his previous connections with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein case feeds into far-right conspiracy theories about child abuse rings formed of members of the global elite, propagated by some of the President's closest allies. Tight security measures are in place ahead of the visit, including road closures and restrictions in and around Turnberry, Maidens, and Prestwick Airport. A deer was euthanised on Friday morning after it was knocked down by a police vehicle at Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeenshire ahead of the US President's arrival. New Arc Wildlife Rescue said it was called to Trump International Golf Links at around 5.30am on Friday. Due to the animal's injuries, it had to be euthanised at the scene. Trump's visit is also set to spark protests across the country over the weekend. The Stop Trump Coalition is organising events in Aberdeen city centre and outside the US consulate in Edinburgh on Saturday – similar gatherings during Trump's visit to Scotland in 2018 attracted thousands of demonstrators. Protests are also expected around Trump's golf courses at Turnberry and Menie. First Minister John Swinney has urged protesters to express their views 'peacefully and lawfully'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
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Two appear in court following assault at Spalding hotel
Two people charged following an assault at a hotel have appeared in Police was called to the Travelodge at the Springfields Outlet Centre in Spalding on 24 Lodge, 24, of Bishops Way, London, and Leanne Thornton, 42, of Low Gate in Gosberton, Lincolnshire, appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, perverting the course of justice, and assault on an emergency worker. Ms Thornton did not enter any pleas. Ms Thornton's case was adjourned until 1 September. A provisional trial date has been set for 15 December at Lincoln Crown previously said the victim was taken to hospital but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
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Watchdog inquiry after detained man dies in police van near A&E
An inquiry has been launched by the watchdog after a detained man died in a police van after being taken to Police were called out before midnight on 11 July to a man in his 30s who had refused to leave a cinema, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was later detained under the Mental Health Act a few hours later at the Holmes Mill complex in Clitheroe before he was taken by police to Royal Blackburn condition deteriorated and he was later put in the back of the police van which was parked in an ambulance bay outside the emergency department, but became unresponsive and later died. The IOPC said he became unresponsive at 06:35 BST, when medical staff tried to resuscitate him for about an hour before a clinical decision was made to cease and he was declared dead. The force made a mandatory referral to the IOPC, who is now appealing for a woman who spoke to the man at the Holmes Mill Complex and members of the public inside A&E to contact the watchdog. Bodycam footage A spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said "it would be inappropriate to comment any further at this stage other than to say our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who sadly died and that we will, of course, continue to cooperate fully with the IOPC".IOPC director Amanda Rowe said the watchdog had met the man's family , adding: "It's important that an independent investigation is carried out to fully establish the circumstances when someone has died in police custody."The watchdog said they had obtained body-camera footage from officers involved "although further enquiries remain ongoing to identify all officers who attended and to ensure all relevant footage is secured".They have also acquired evidence from the police van and the mental health room in the hospital. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
