Conservatives will send prisoners abroad to avoid early release

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Russell Findlay said he would “send prisoners to foreign jails” as he launched the Scottish Conservatives’ manifesto in Edinburgh on Tuesday. In a speech to...

Organised crime gangs responsible for corruption crisis in prisons

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Organised crime gangs are fuelling a corruption crisis in Scottish prisons, with more than 140 officers feared "compromised" according to The Scottish Prison Service...

Tartan Army supporters back call for fair pricing for World Cup...

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Members of the Tartan Army agree that dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets should be given the red card. The First Minister, John Swinney, has...

New Culloden Tartan registered in Edinburgh

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A new tartan has been launched to commemorate the 280th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden this April. The "Spirit of Culloden" tartan has been...

Number of attempted murders increases

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New figures reveal a surge in violent crime across Scotland with attempted murders rising by 30% to more than 300 in a year. Police Scotland...

SNP say Westminster is holding Scotland back on energy

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The SNP leader, John Swinney said that Scotland is an energy superpower - but claims that Westminster is holding the country back. He said that...

Police officers resort to using food banks

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Police union leaders say that police officers in Scotland are resorting to using food banks and taking second jobs amid the cost of living...

Improvements underway on pedestrian crossings in the capital

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Council officers have confirmed that there will be improvements to waiting times at junctions. This follows work to improve the time pedestrians have to...

Thousands of crimes written off by Police Scotland

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POLICE Scotland have written off more than 25,000 crimes in just over two years leading to claims that this is fuelling a deepening crisis...

Two men arrested and charged following attempted murder in Calder Gardens

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Police have arrested and charged two men aged 25 and 21 in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh. The incident happened in the Calder...

Three year old Islay romps home in the Corgi Derby at...

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A three year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi was the outright winner at Musselburgh in the 2026 Corgi Derby and her owner Caroline Ricardo from...

Robertson “focused on beating Tories and Reform” in Edinburgh Central

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SNP candidate, Angus Robertson, has said that he is "focused on beating the Tories and Reform" when asked who his main challenger is in...

Detectives issue descriptions of four men wanted for attempted murder

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Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted murder in the Calder Gardens area of Edinburgh. The incident happened around 4.10pm on Thursday, 2 April,...

Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh

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The council's travel team has issued its latest list of streets in the capital where roadworks and closures are planned. Every area of the city...

Out of character for missing 15-year-old boy not to contact family...

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Police are seeking the assistance of the public to trace a 15-year-old male missing from the Drylaw area of Edinburgh. Ahmed Bader was last seen...

Gary Neill – Reform UK candidate for Edinburgh Central

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The grandfather from Northern Ireland had just attended a meeting in Port Seton where Malcolm Offord came along. Mr Neill is a big Malcolm...

Memorial service to be held for David Black

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David Black who died recently will be remembered at a memorial service to be held on 9 April at Queen's Hall in Edinburgh. It is...

Swinney demands recall at Westminster over energy crisis

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On Thursday the First Minister, John Swinney, will call for the House of Commons to be immediately recalled to force the Labour Government to...

Huge list of candidates announced in Edinburgh

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The full list of candidates standing for election in Edinburgh’s six constituencies and those standing to contest the seven seats from the Edinburgh and...

Police seek help to trace missing 13-year-old girl

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Police are appealing for help to trace Kayla Reid, 13, who has been reported missing from East Lothian. Kayla was last seen in the North...

Short-term let loophole to be explored

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A ‘loophole’ allowing short-term lets to operate without planning controls will be explored after a decision by Edinburgh councillors. A motion at Thursday’s full council...

Looking back in history with The Old Edinburgh Club

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Each month The Old Edinburgh Club lists for us the notable dates in history. 1st In 1820, the Radical Rising (or War, also known as...

Night sky over Edinburgh this April

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The Lyrid meteor shower lights up the April sky but we cannot see the new supermoon. The Sun leaves Pisces (The Fishes) on 18 April...

Edinburgh landlord struck cannabis cultivation in flat

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An Edinburgh private hire driver who kept his licence despite drug convictions has now been struck from the landlord register, meaning he can no...

Two men aged 32 and 34 arrested following spate of shoplifting...

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Two men aged 32 and 34 have been arrested by officers investigating a spate of shoplifting incidents across the region. A joint investigation, involving Edinburgh's...

Craigmillar cleaning up with new campaign on litter

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A new campaign has been established in Craigmillar incorporating a new collaboration with the internationally renowned charity, Paws on Plastic. Keep Craigmillar Clean will bring...

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing 25-year-old man

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Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing person Anthony Duffy. He last seen in the Stevenson Drive area of Edinburgh on...

Private hire drivers call for councillors to give them more respect

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Drivers were complaining that they are not allowed to access bus gates, and they do not get the professional recognition they think they deserve. Although...

Council removes four landlords from register

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Edinburgh Council has removed four landlords from the Landlord Register at Monday's licensing sub-committee. The names of four landlords - Ian Haig, David Bonnar, Muhammad...

Private hire drivers to stage protest in Edinburgh

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A group of private hire drivers will stage a protest on Monday morning outside the City Chambers. The drivers of the taxis - which are...

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