Tag: Edinburgh Reporter
Life sentences for Mohammed Abdi killers
The father of Mohammed Abdi has today welcomed the sentencing of three men found guilty of killing his son.
Last month, Mohamud Mohamud, Cadil Hussein and Hussein Mohamed Ali pled guilty to murdering Mr Abdi...
Hamilton and Inches robbery, renewed appeal
Police in Edinburgh are today revisiting the key areas connected to last week's armed robbery at the Hamilton and Inches jewellery store.
Three men dressed in dark clothing and carrying bladed weapons entered the shop...
Hibs and Spartans in Unique Collaboration
Hibernian FC and Spartans FC today announced a unique collaboration aimed at creating the best development pathway for young football players in Scotland.
The two clubs are each renowned in their own right for their...
Bella Hardy and The Midnight Watch on tour
May 24th 2014 was the 73rd birthday of Bob Dylan, and the 195th birthday of Queen Victoria. It's also acclaimed folk songstress Bella Hardy's 30th.
To mark the occasion, Bella is taking the party on...
Easter Road open day this Sunday
The Hibernian Historical Trust is holding its third annual Open Day at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday as part of the Leith Festival 2014.
The Easter Road stadium tour offers die-hard fans and visitors to...
Dogs die in hot cars warning
The Scottish SPCA is urging pet owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars this summer, warning that last year a man in Scotland was convicted for doing so.
Concerned members of the public...
New technology to cut road closure times
The amount of time that Scotland's trunk roads are closed following serious accidents will be reduced thanks to new technology being introduced by Police Scotland and Transport Scotland.
Police officers are now being trained in...
Several arrests after Grassmarket disturbance
Several men from across Scotland have been arrested and charged following football-related disorder during the Ramsdens Cup Final.
Prior to the match between Rangers and Raith Rovers at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday 6th April,...
Appeal to trace missing Edinburgh man
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing in the Capital.
Michael Grady was last seen within the Leith area of the city at around 10pm yesterday (Wednesday) and...
Hibs’ Fit Fans take part in Tough Mudder this weekend
Members of the Hibernian Community Foundation’s (HFC) health programmes will be stepping up their training programmes and entering next week’s Tough Mudder challenge in Dalkeith on Sunday wtites Ruth Jeffrey.
The exercise and nutrition-based programmes...
Lorry sheds load on City Bypass – Massive delays
Police Scotland is advising motorists of major traffic disruption on the Edinburgh City Bypass after a lorry shed its load.
The incident happened around 2.20pm today (Monday) on the westbound carriageway between the Dreghorn and...
Cat dumped outside Hermiston Gait supermarket
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was dumped outside an Edinburgh supermarket.
Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted early on Friday morning (6 June) after staff at Tesco at Hermiston Gait...
Drugs and weapons seized in capital
Drugs and weapons were seized in Edinburgh yesterday as part of the on-going Operation Wolf activities.
High-visibility patrols were carried out in and around the St Leonards area of the city to detect and deter...
Robbery at Hamilton & Inches in George Street
Detectives were called to Hamilton & Inches in George Street around 11.30am this morning after a gang of men armed with samurai swords threatened staff before escaping in a white BMW with a "quantity" of...
Upsurge in unwanted cats
The Scottish SPCA has reported a surge in unwanted cats and kittens, with 44 homeless felines currently in the care of the charity's centre in Edinburgh.
Scotland's animal welfare charity is appealing to anyone thinking...
Operation Wolf targets domestic abuse
Police in Edinburgh have detained sixteen people under Operation Wolf, as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse.
This week's Operation Wolf activities saw officers focus on targeting the perpetrators of domestic assault, sexual offences...
Petrie Out demonstration outside Easter Road on Saturday
The Petrie Out campaign, backed by the Hibs Supporters Association and affiliated organisations, will go ahead with their rally outside Easter Road on Saturday.
The group had asked permission to use the East Stand however...
Leeann Dempster takes over as Hibs’ new Chief Executive
Hibs’ new Chief Executive Leeann Dempster started work today, taking over responsibility for all Club activity, including - but not solely - football, community and supporter engagement, marketing and communications, and finance.
Ms Dempster joins...
Jim Clark Rally – Appeal for Witnesses
Police investigating the road collisions at the Jim Clark Rally on Saturday afternoon are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police are particularly interested to speak to anyone who may have video footage or photographs...
Bogus workmen arrests in capital
A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged for fraudulent maintenance work in yesterday's joint initiative between Operation Wolf and Operation Aristotle, which targets bogus workmen.
The man was arrested yesterday (May 29th) following extensive...
Man arrested following CCTV appeal
Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault in Leith after members of the public identified him from CCTV footage released yesterday.
Officers appealed to the public for assistance after a 23-year-old...
Hibs’ supporters’ group meet Chairman
Hibs' fans are waiting to hear the outcome of yesterday's meeting between Chairman Rod Petrie, Non Executive Director Bruce Langham and David Forsyth from the Club and Paul Kane, Mike Riley, Kenny McLean Jnr and...
Two brothers found dead in Gracemount house
Two elderly brothers were found dead inside a house in Gracemount, around 5pm last night.
The men have been named locally as John McIlwain and Robert McIlwain.
The Edinburgh Reporter understands that both men sustained gunshot...
Witness appeal following racial abuse incident
Police in Edinburgh investigating an incident of racial abuse in the west of the city have today issued an image of two men they wish to trace in connection with their enquiries.
A 40-year-old Nigerian...
Hibs’ pair excused Under 21 duty
Hibs’ youngsters Sam Stanton and Danny Handling have been told not to join the Scotland Under 21 squad from the Netherlands match on Wednesday.
The pair were due to meet up with the rest of...
Concern for missing Edinburgh teenager
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a boy reported missing from the Gracemount area.
Thomas Wilson, who is 15-years-old, was last seen at his home on Balmwell Terrace on 20th May.
It's...
Concern for missing East Lothian teenager
Police in East Lothian are appealing for information to help trace a girl reported missing in Tranent.
Billie Gannon, who is 14-years-old, was last seen at around 3pm on Saturday 24th May 2014 near Waverley...
Hibs release FOURTEEN players
Terry Butcher’s re-building programme for Hibs has started with fourteen players leaving the club immediately.
These include first choice goalkeeper Ben Williams, former skipper James McPake, veteran full back Alan Maybury, Paul Cairney, Tom Taiwo...
Rod Petrie apologises to Hibs’ fans
Hibernian Football Club last night issued an apology to supporters via the club's official website. The statement reads:
"Chairman Rod Petrie, the Board, Manager Terry Butcher and the coaching and playing staff understand that supporters...
Terry Butcher’s darkest day in football
Hibs' manager Terry Butcher says that yesterday’s defeat to Hamilton Academical which consigned the club to playing Championship football next season was his darkest day in football.
Supporters had answered the call and turned out...
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