Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Kirsty Dixon (41) who was last seen leaving her house on Ferry Road Drive at 11.30am on Wednesday.

She was believed to have been in the Waterfront Park area at 12.15am on Thursday.

Ms Dixon is white, 5ft 7in and has shoulder length brown hair with a fair complexion and was wearing jeans and a black jacket.

Inspector Keith Mailer said: “Kirsty has not returned home in the past day and has not been seen since Thursday morning, which increases the concern for her safety and wellbeing.

“Anyone who knows her current whereabouts should contact police immediately.

“I’d also urge Kirsty to get in touch with family, friends, or with police, to let us know she’s safe.”

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.