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Missing woman may have travelled to Blackpool say police
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND: MISSING WOMAN EMMA SHAW TRACED
Officers in Edinburgh have released a new image of a woman reported missing from the city.
Emma...
Big drop in stink complaints about sewage plant
Scotland’s biggest sewage plant has seen a huge drop in complaints about the smell.
Odours from Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works has been a significant source of...
More student flats planned for Jock’s Lodge
An Edinburgh community which fought against plans to turn their local pub into student flats is facing having more built directly next door.
A controversial...
Police set up dedicated team to investigate disorder after Hibs v...
Police are appealing for information following disorder after the football match between Hibs and Motherwell at the weekend.
On Saturday, 5 October 2024, incidents of...
Missing persons from Hyde known to have links to Scotland
Police in Edinburgh have shared an appeal from colleagues in Greater Manchester to help trace two people from Hyde who have been missing for...
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new arrival from Chessington
Edinburgh Zoo has a new arrival.
Oberon, a Grevy’s zebra stallion, has arrived in the capital from Chessington World of Adventures’ Zoo as part...
HMRC serve winding up notice on Summerhall
His Majesty's Revenue Commissioners (HMRC) have presented a petition to wind up the limited company, Summerhall Management Limited, on the basis that corporation tax...
Concerns grow for welfare of missing 34-year-old woman last seen in...
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace Emma Shaw, 34, who is missing from Edinburgh.
Emma was last seen around 5.30am...
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Commemorating the 7 October attack
It is a year today since the attack by Hamas on Israelis at the Nova festival in Israel. Since then...
Man arrested following Dalkeith attack released ‘pending further enquiries’ say police
A 32-year-old man who was arrested in connection with a serious assault in Dalkeith has been released pending further enquiries.
Detectives are continuing to appeal for...
Roadworks in Edinburgh in the next week
This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the...
Four men charged following violence and disorder after Hibs v Motherwell...
Police rushed to St Andrew Square last night in response to reports of violence and disorder following the Hibs v Motherwell match at Easter...
Cheetah dies at Edinburgh Zoo just months after arrival
The first cheetah at Edinburgh Zoo for almost a quarter of a century has died, just two months after she arrived.
Cleo, a five-year-old Northeast...
Prime Minister convening first Council of the Nations and Regions in...
The first Council of the Nations and Regions will meet in Scotland on Friday, convened by the Prime Minister.
The meeting takes place three...
Detectives launch investigation after woman attacked in Dalkeith
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was seriously assaulted in Dalkeith.
Between 5.30pm and 6pm on Friday, 4 October, 2024, the 26-year-old was...
Dog show at Lauder Lodge to find the “cutest”
An Edinburgh care home opened its doors to a host of four-legged furry friends for what the home owners described as a "barking mad"...
Police charge two boys aged 13 and 14 in connection with...
Police in Edinburgh have charged two teenagers in connection with a fire in Granton.
The fire took place around 5.15pm on Monday, 23 September, 2024...
Letter from Scotland
While the rest of the world seems to be either at war or under flood waters, we are drifting into a quiet autumn. Not...
Scottish housing charity helps tenants save millions
Financial advisors say they have made a significant impact on tenants' lives.
The Scottish provider of housing and care services for older people, Bield, has...
Celebrating Taiwan National Day in Edinburgh
The 113th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) was celebrated at the City Chambers on Thursday evening with a civic reception when...
Police release images of man in connection with city centre robbery
Police have released images of a male they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery which occurred on Tuesday, 14 May...
Edinburgh Trams and Lothian both win at National Transport Awards
Both of Edinburgh's public transport operators, Edinburgh Trams and Lothian won in their categories at the 21st Annual National Transport Awards in London on...
Female red panda born at Edinburgh Zoo ready to be named
A female red panda has been born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo and had her first health check from...
Widowed mum left without heating over £29 bill
A widowed mum says she has been left with no heating in her new council house after the local authority failed to pay a...
LifeCare will warm older people up this winter – with your...
The Stockbridge-based charity which provides care and support for older people is asking for help in their Winter Warmer appeal.
LifeCare which has its...
Edinburgh to host Global Fair Trade Festival next year
Edinburgh is preparing to take the spotlight as the host city for the Global Fair Trade Festival from 29 to 31 August, 2025.
This...
Consider Dutch option to cut flood risk, suggests councillor
Changing weather patterns bringing more storms have forced West Lothian Council to draw up rules on issuing sandbags as the risk of flooding grows.
Councillors...
Drivers said to be “fed up” with Sheriffhall delays
Drivers are “fed up” with delays at Edinburgh’s Sheriffhall roundabout and are growing impatient over an "upgrade" promised six years ago, according to a...
New Makar officially welcomed with civic reception
On Tuesday evening a reception was held at the City Chambers to officially welcome the City of Edinburgh’s new Makar, Michael Pedersen.
It was also...
Home owners left ‘shaken’ after house broken into when they were...
Detectives are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Livingston.
Around 7.50pm on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 a house on Waverley Crescent was broken into...
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