Tag: Edinburgh Reporter
Man and woman charged with Bathgate robberies
Police have charged two people in connection with three armed robberies on business premises in the Hopetoun Street, George Street and Millburn Road areas of Bathgate which took place between Friday 2nd November and...
Hibs to hold a Burns Themed Night on Friday 25 January 2019
Hibs are holding a Burns Themed Night on Friday 25 January 2019.
The evening will take place within in the Edinburgh Suite for an evening full of entertainment to celebrate the life and work of...
Heroin with street value of £580,000 seized in Magdalene
A man has been charged following a significant recovery of Class A drugs in Edinburgh and Class C drugs in East Lothian.
On Thursday 8th November, an intelligence-led search was carried out at an address...
Police arrest 38-year-old man in connection with Grassmarket attacks
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two attempted murders and a serious assault which took place near to the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel in the Grassmarket in the early hours of...
Neil Lennon reveals that his players are ‘raring to go’ ahead of Aberdeen game
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon has revealed that his players are 'raring to go' ahead of tonight's game against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
Hibs lost in the league at home for the first time in this...
EuroMillions players urged to double-check last Friday’s tickets
EuroMillions lottery players across the country are being urged to double-check their tickets, with whoever secured the £76.4m fortune in the draw last Friday seemingly still unaware that they are a multi-millionaire in waiting.
The owner...
Neil Lennon insists reaction to Mourinho smacks of double standards
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon described the reaction to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's celebration after last night's victory over Juventus as smacking of 'double standards and hypocrisy' when compared to coverage of his...
First Minister says Neil Lennon conducted himself with ‘great dignity’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon conducted himself with 'great dignity' at the press conference after he was struck by a coin during the Edinburgh derby on 31st October.
Lennon...
Three Hibs’ players in ‘Socceroos’ squad for South Korea and Lebanon fixtures
Three Hibs' players have been included in the 'Socceroos' squad for the games against South Korea and Lebanon later this month.
Jamie MacLaren, (pictured), Mark Milligan and Martin Boyle will all travel to the fixtures.
Australia's...
Hibs’ long-serving full-back Lewis Stevenson signs contract extension
Hibs' long serving full-back Lewis Stevenson has signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2021.
The 30-year-old Academy product, who has played 424 times since coming through the youth ranks is delighted...
Witness appeal following unprovoked Grassmarket attacks
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted murder and two serious assaults in the city centre which happened around 3.35am this morning within the Grassmarket.
Two women were standing at the vennel next to the Apex City of...
Scottish SPCA release 12-week-old gannet at Aberdour
The Scottish SPCA recently released Boat, a 12-week-old gannet, who was rescued as a young chick in August near Bass Rock on the Firth of Forth.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has cared for Boat for...
Man who sexually abused children in Fife and East Lothian jailed for 10-years
A 51-year-old man who sexually abused children between 1983 and 2016 in Fife and East Lothian has today been sentenced to 10 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Raymond Oldham pled guilty...
Police investigate deliberate fire at a pavilion in Dalkeith
Police are appealing for witnesses following a deliberate fire at a pavilion in Dalkeith which was reported around 6.40pm on Tuesday 6th of November in the Newmills Road area of the town.
Detective Inspector Paul Batten said: “A...
Renewed appeal after police link two robberies in Bathgate
Police are renewing their appeal for information following two armed robberies in Bathgate which officers are linking.
The first happened at a bookmakers in Hopetoun Street on Friday 2nd November at around 7.20pm when a...
Contract extensions for two Hibs’ teenagers
Jamie Gullan and Josh Campbell have both signed contract extensions with Hibernian, keeping them at the club until 2022.
Both have been regular features in the Hibs Development Squad over the past few seasons.
19-year-old Gullan who...
Police release CCTV image following serious assault in Leith Walk
Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault in the Leith Walk area which occurred at around 4.10pm on Monday 8th October 2018 outside The Central Bar.
A 40-year-old man was seriously assaulted, sustaining a head...
Scotland squad named for crucial upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header
Scotland manager Alex McLeish has named his squad for the crucial upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header, as his side looks to secure a playoff place for UEFA Euro 2020.
No Edinburgh based players have been...
Voting opens to find Hibs Player of the Month for October
The Hibs' Player of the Month Award has made a return for the 2018/19 season and is sponsored by Newtown Décor, with voting now open for October’s competition
Each month the club will be asking Head...
Hibs Academy has highest UK percentage for home-grown first team players
The importance of the Hibernian Academy to the first team has been highlighted by an early season report compiled by the Football Observatory, a research group within Switzerland’s International Centre for Sports Studies, and covered...
Scottish SPCA appeal for donations of food to help hedgehogs
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Scotland to donate tinned and sachet cat and dog food for the hedgehogs in their National Wildlife Centre in Fishcross.
Scotland's animal welfare charity rescued over...
Police praise public support following successful Bonfire Night policing operation
Police have praised the support of the public and partner organisations following a successful Halloween and Bonfire Night policing operation.
Between Wednesday 31st October and Monday 5th November, reported antisocial behaviour in the city fell...
Gorgie residents invited to have say on proposed redevelopment of Scotmid store
Gorgie residents are invited to attend Public Information Days at Stenhouse Church of Scotland today and tomorrow (6 and 7 November, 2pm-7pm) held by Scotmid and developer and operator Structured House Group to discuss...
Scottish SPCA urges public to be aware of seals and seal pups this winter
Scotland’s animal welfare charity expects to care for over 100 grey seal pups of various ages over the course of the autumn/winter season. This year any seals that they rescue will carry Harry Potter...
Witness appeal following armed robbery in Bathgate
A police investigation is underway after a cashier was threatened by a man armed with a meat cleaver during a robbery at a bookmakers shop in Hopetoun Street, Bathgate around 7.20pm on Friday 2nd November.
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Grant Scott hails ‘terrific’ performance from players in SSE Scottish Cup victory
Hibernian Ladies Head Coach Grant Scott described the players' performance in yesterday's superb 8-0 victory over Motherwell to secure the SSE Scottish Women's Cup as 'terrific'.
Jamie-Lee Napier scored a hat-trick, Abi Harrison scored twice...
Prestigious award for Edinburgh doctor
One of Scotland’s most dedicated health care professionals has had her contribution to the field recognised at the annual Scottish Health Awards 2018.
Dr Caroline Calvert, a partner at Bruntsfield Medical Practice in Edinburgh, has...
Former Hibs’ player Johnny Graham dies aged 73
Former Hibs' player Johnny Graham sadly passed away on 31 October aged 73.
Willie MacFarlane signed Johnny signed for Hibs from Falkirk for a reported £22,000 in November 1969 and he scored twice on his...
Witness appeal after Remembrance Garden vandalised
A police investigation is underway after the Garden of Remembrance at Princes Street Gardens East near the Scott Monument was vandalised.
Minor damage was caused to wooden crosses and a sign within the poppy garden sometime between...
Latest DS Scott Cullen book now available from Amazon
Best selling Scottish crime fiction writer Ed James' latest book in the DS Scott Cullen series was released this week.
After a previous case got him sidelined to a drugs investigation, DS Scott Cullen of...