E-Fit appeal following Tesco petrol station robbery
Police have released CCTV images and an e-fit following an armed robbery at a Tesco Petrol Station in Penicuik which took place around 9.25am...
Scottish SPCA appeal for help to feed hungry cats and kittens
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Edinburgh to help feed hungry cats and kittens who have been rescued or born in...
Edinburgh’s city bikes get the blues
When the Transport for Edinburgh bikes are introduced in the autumn, they will not be red.
You might be forgiven for thinking they would be...
Scottish Government announce review into miners’ strike policing
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has announced an independent review into the impact of policing on communities during the Miners’ Strike, from March 1984 to March...
Concern for missing woman Kirsty Dixon
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...
Team talk aims to improve discussion on mental heath amongst men
Men aged 30-64 are invited to attend a ‘Team Talk’, run by The Changing Room, on Monday 11 June at Easter Road Stadium.
Taking place within the...
Police hunt driver of maroon hatchback following indecent exposure
An investigation is underway after the driver of a car exposed himself to a woman at a bus stop around 2.10am yesterday in Greenhall Crescent Gorebridge.
A...
Witness appeal following East Lothian housebreakings
Police are appealing for witnesses after housebreakings at two business premises and the theft of a car from a residential address in East Lothian.
A...
Pupils lead the way in keeping Edinburgh clean
MSP Gordon Macdonald, joined staff and pupils at Balerno High School to praise the leading role they are playing in keeping their community litter-free.
Students taking part...
Scottish SPCA tribute to volunteer Muriel Haig’s ‘invaluable contribution’
The Scottish SPCA is celebrating volunteer week by giving thanks to volunteers across Scotland.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has highlighted the incredible work of one...
Planning committee meets today
The planning committee meets this morning.
Councillors will consider a retrospective application to use a building at 8 Baxter’s Place as short stay serviced apartments.
This...
Pauline Quirke coming to the Fringe at Riddle’s Court
This summer Pauline Quirke, known to millions as Sharon in Birds of a Feather is coming to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
She has chosen Riddle's...
Scottish SPCA welcome Gobi and Dion to Forth Road Bridge 5k...
The Scottish SPCA has welcomed Gobi and Dion to their Forth Road Bridge 5k Challenge on Saturday 9 June.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity are hosting...
Ageing Well wins the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
An Edinburgh project, Ageing Well, promotes healthy lifestyles for older adults in Edinburgh who are inactive, and now it has been awarded a prestigious...
Jardine criticises RBS sell off
Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP has today said that rural customers deserve an explanation as the UK government's announced that it is set to...
Police investigate 23,000 missing person reports in 2017/18
Police Scotland investigated nearly 23,000 missing person reports in 2017/18, relating to nearly 12,500 people.
Around 25 per cent of these investigations (5,833) were in...
Armed robbery at Midlothian petrol station
A police investigation is underway after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Edinburgh Road Penicuik.
A man entered the premises with a machete...
Pubs ‘play part in combating isolation’
There are currently 4,600 pubs across the country and over 120 breweries and beer and pubs contribute £1.7b to the Scottish economy.
They also support...
Police trace woman who gave medical assistance following Maybury crash
Police hunting the driver of an Audi which caused a fatal collision near to the Maybury roundabout have spoken to the woman who gave medical assistance to...
At Holyrood – World Press Photo Exhibition 2018
The aftermath of an attack that shook the heart of London; a rioter on fire running from police in Venezuela; a young boy being...
Five things you need to know this month
The date of the next NW Locality Committee is 19th June, from 6.30-8.30pm in the Dean of Guild Room, City Chambers High Street. You...
Council adopts playing out policy
The City of Edinburgh Council has decided that the 2017 pilot project to close streets and allow children to play outside has been so...
Four vehicles stolen in Gorebridge
Police are appealing for witnesses following the high-value theft of vehicles from two homes in Gorebridge.
Around 3.20am on Wednesday 30th May a property in...
New £3m community centre for Broomhouse
‘It has been worth waiting for, but it has taken six years,’ said Chief Executive of The Broomhouse Centre Bridie Ashrowan.
The contract has just...
Police link three break-ins to properties in West Lothian
Police investigating the housebreaking at Dechmont Post Office are appealing for witnesses following two further break-ins to properties in West Lothian.
At around 1am on...
Thieves try to steal safe from West Lothian Post Office
A police investigation is underway after two men broke into the Dechmont Post Office in West Lothian at 1.25am on Thursday morning and tried unsuccessfully...
Police trying to trace woman who came to aid of crash...
Police investigating the fatal road collision at the Maybury Roundabout have identified a further witness they wish to trace.
The investigation recently established that a small hatchback...
FSB want a say on tourism tax plans
A leading organisation has called for small businesses to have their say on City of Edinburgh Council's plans for a tourism tax.
The Federation of...
Speedway – tough week after Monarchs defeat
Cami Brown believes Glasgow's team spirit will get their season back on track because it's the best he's ever seen at the club.
Tigers entertain...
Canal View had a great school trip – all the way...
Pupils from Canal View Primary School won Jet2holidays Ultimate School Trip to the Sol Katmandu Park and Resort in Majorca beating competition from more...
