Tag: Edinburgh Reporter
Firefighters’ anguish as they prepare for their busiest night of the year
An experienced firefighter has told how he feared for his crew’s safety after being confronted by a baying mob in a “warzone” last Bonfire Night.
Watch Manager Glynn McAffer and his firefighters had been mobilised...
Police make two arrests following football disorder
Police have made two arrests in connection with football related violence in the capital.
A 26-year-old male has been charged in relation to the incident where a 70-year-old woman was struck by a bottle before...
Hibs aiming for third successive SSE Scottish Women’s Cup triumph
Hibernian face Motherwell in the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup Final this afternoon aiming to secure the trophy for a third successive time.
Captain Joelle Murray has urged the supporters of both clubs to turn out in numbers,...
Deserved victory for St Johnstone against lacklustre Hibs at Easter Road
A late header from Joe Shaughnessy secured a deserved three points for on-form St Johnstone against a lacklustre Hibs side at Easter Road this afternoon.
Neil Lennon made three changes to the starting XI that...
Hibs will treat cup final opponents Motherwell with ‘utmost respect’
Hibernian Head Coach Grant Scott (pictured right) insists that his players will not be taking SWPL2 champions Motherwell lightly come kick-off and knows they will have to work hard to claim the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup...
Former Hibs’ star pays tribute to victims of Leicester helicopter tragedy
A minute's silence was held at Tynecastle on Wednesday night ahead of the Edinburgh derby in tribute to Leicester city Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai, Kaveporn Punpare, Eric...
Hibs’ captain Marvin Bartley also had coin thrown at him following Tynecastle derby
Hibs' stand in captain Marvin Bartley has revealed that a coin narrowly missed him and something was also thrown at team-mate Martin Boyle following Wednesday's explosive Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle.
The Englishman, who was booked...
Hibs’ fans get chance to remember ‘absent friends’ at Easter Road today
Hibs' fans will have the chance to remember loved ones today as part of ‘To Absent Friends’ activity.
First introduced at Easter Road in 2016, the initiative has been brought about through GameChanger in collaboration with...
Neil Lennon likens sectarianism in Scotland to racism following coin attack
Hibs Head Coach Neil Lennon has likened the sectarian abuse he receives in Scotland to racism.
The Northern Irishman was struck on the face by a coin thrown from Hearts' Main Stand on Wednesday night...
Men banned for leaving their home overnight following Bonfire Night disorder
Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have received Restriction of Liberty Orders, banning them from leaving their homes overnight for six months.
At Edinburgh Sheriff Court...
Police urge drivers to take care on winter roads
As winter approaches, and the first significant weather events of the season having already taken place, Police Scotland is urging drivers to take care on the roads.
Head of Road Policing, Chief Superintendent Stewart Carle,...
Man convicted of the murder of Hannah Dorans in Hutchison Road flat
The man responsible for the murder of Hannah Dorans in the Chesser area of Edinburgh last year has now been convicted.
At the conclusion of the trial, which began on Monday 15th October at Glasgow...
Police name 50-year-old Livingston man who died following collision on A801
A man who died following a road traffic collision in West Lothian last weekend has been named as Gary Sinclair.
Gary, who was 50 and from Livingston, died following the collision on the A801 between the...
Hearts and Hibs united in condemnation of derby troublemakers
Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian today issued a joint statement, having had time to reflect on the events of last night’s Edinburgh Derby.
The two Clubs are united in their condemnation of the isolated events...
Man charged with assault after assistant referee attacked during derby mayhem
A 25-year-old man has been charged with assault after an assistant referee was attacked during last night's Edinburgh derby.
Both assistant referees, Frank Connor and David McGeachie were targeted by individuals in the crowd as...
Police hunt armed robber who wore white skeleton mask and black cat suit
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery which took place around 9.50pm last night at the Margiotta food store on Comiston Road.
A man entered the premises and threatened a member of staff...
‘Fizzing’ Neil Lennon wants to meet individual that struck him with pound coin
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon insists that he wants to meet the individual who threw a pound coin at him just before full-time at Tynecastle last night.
With 10-man Hibs hanging on, Hearts appeared to...
Disgraceful scenes as ill-tempered Edinburgh derby ends all square
An ill-tempered Edinburgh derby ended goalless amid disgraceful scenes at Tynecastle last night.
Hearts goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal was hit by a spectator in the Roseburn Stand as he went to retrieve the ball whilst Hibs' Head Coach...
Adam Holmes coming to Cabaret Voltaire next month
Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter Adam Holmes will be appearing at Cabaret Voltaire on 17 November.
The 27-year-old is one of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene, with influences from either side of the...
Scotland Under-16 squad announced for forthcoming Victory Shield
Stuart McLaren has named his first Scotland Under-16 squad for the forthcoming Victory Shield tournament in the Republic of Ireland.
Hibs' youngster Jayden Fairley is the only Edinburgh based player in the squad for the...
Daryl Horgan wants Hibs to play with ‘fire in their belly and ice in...
Daryl Horgan believes that the Hibs' players will have to play with 'fire in their belly and ice in their heads' to win tonight's Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle.
Hearts' striker Seven Mclean is eligible to play despite...
Police advice ahead of Edinburgh derby
Police are asking fans attended the Hearts vs Hibs derby on Halloween to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
The teams will meet at Tynecastle tonight in the Scottish Premiership fixture, with a sell-out crowd...
Neil Lennon praises Hearts ahead of Edinburgh derby
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon has praised rivals Hearts ahead of tonight's Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle but insists that his players will be ready for the challenge.
Hibs have a number of injury worries with...
Teams from throughout the country take part in SFA Multicultural Festival
Over 200 players from 23 teams across Scotland descended upon Toryglen this past weekend, as the 2018 Scottish FA Multicultural Football Festival took centre stage.
The event, founded in 2013 in partnership with Bemis Scotland...
Participation in grassroots football delivers more than £1bn to Scottish society
Participation in grassroots football delivers more than £1bn of positive value to Scottish society, according to a new European study published today.
The report, commissioned by UEFA, European football’s governing body, in conjunction with the...
EU funding received for research into how police respond to domestic abuse
Researchers from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) have received funding from EU Horizon 2020 to support research into how institutions, including the police and social work, respond to domestic abuse.
SCCJR...
Hearts striker Steven MacLean cited by the Scottish FA for act of ‘brutality’
As anticipated, Hearts striker Steven MacLean has been cited by the Scottish FA for grabbing Celtic's Eboue Kouassi by the groin during the League Cup semi-final.
The SFA compliance officer reviewed footage of the incident...
Witness appeal following death of 50-year-old man after collision with lorry
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man after his car was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A801 road at Boghead roundabout, outside Bathgate, at around 7.30pm on Sunday evening.
The 50-year-old,...
Hibernian Academy is opening its doors to local non-professional clubs
The Hibernian Academy is opening its doors to local non-professional clubs.
Led by Academy Liaison Jim Greechan, local players, coaches and parents have visited the Hibernian Training Centre to engage with Academy staff and see...
Witness appeal following deliberate fire in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a wilful fire raising which took place around 6.50pm last night in the Canberra Street area of Livingston.
Detective Constable Barry Carlin of Livingston CID said: “A fire was deliberately started in...
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