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Charity raffle prizes stolen during break in at Haddington hairdressers
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in and theft from a business in Haddington.
The incident happened sometime overnight between Wednesday 14th and Thursday...
Squad announced for Under-16 International Challenge Match v France
The Scotland Under-16 squad for the first-ever international match to be played at Oriam, the new Sports Performance Centre, has been announced.
Scotland will take...
Man charged after police seize drugs in Musselburgh
A man has been charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in East Lothian recovered Class A and B drugs in Musselburgh.
Officers...
Witness appeal following housebreakings in Penicuik
Police are appealing for witnesses following two housebreakings in Penicuik.
Homes in Braidwood Park and Laverock Drive were broken into between 4.30 a.m. and 4.50...
Cat shot at close range left with air rifle pellet embedded in skull
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was deliberately shot in the nasal cavity by an air rifle at close range.
An...
Scotland Women qualify for finals of UEFA Women’s EURO 2017
The Scotland women’s squad made history today, qualifying for the finals of a major tournament for the first time.
Anna Signeul’s side made it to...
Two teenage girls in hospital following hit and run in Portobello
A police investigation is ongoing after two teenage girls were injured in a hit and run collision on Inchview Terrace.
The girls, aged 16 and 17,...
Five things you need to know today
Bins will 'know when they are full'
Writer in residence in Wester Hailes
Scotmid sponsors breakfast club
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition opens...
Witness appeal after man attacked outside Livingston night club
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Livingston on Saturday, September 10th.
At around 8:40pm a 28-year-old man parked his...
Witness appeal following vandalism at a cemetery in West Calder
Police are appealing for information following vandalism at a cemetery in West Calder.
The incident took place between 8am on Tuesday (September 13) and 8am...
#LeithLATE16 – latest mural unveiled
LeithLATE may be over for this year, but this morning we saw for ourselves the work of elph who has created a mural on...
Edinburgh has highest burial costs in Scotland
The Scottish Government began discussion of the cost of paying for a funeral earlier today in a series of three events which will culminate in the...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition opens tomorrow
The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, on tour from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at the National Museum of...
Bins will ‘feel the need’ to be emptied
No it's not April, but you may think the silly season is upon us all the same.
The council have just told us that they have...
Five things you need to know this afternoon
Boroughmuir High School to open in the New Year
Doors Open Day
Last chance to see the Celts exhibition
Community Council elections
Government...
Doors Open Day Events 2016 – our top picks
Doors Open Day takes place over the weekend of 24-25 September 2016 in Edinburgh. Many buildings which are normally out of bounds will be...
Man arrested in connection with the supply of cocaine and cannabis in Musselburgh
Police have arrested and charged a 25-year-old man in connection with the supply of cocaine and cannabis in Musselburgh on Friday 9th September.
East Lothian...
SNP MP asks about Brexit effect on Edinburgh’s financial services
The MP for Edinburgh North and Leith Deidre Brock MP asked the Prime Minister, Theresa May, about retaining what is known as 'passporting' rights...
Police probe disturbance near to Scottish Parliament
A large area of Dumbiedykes near to the Scottish Parliament was cordoned off following a disturbance during the early hours of this morning.
A police investigation...
Police urge public to be vigilant after student scammed
Police are appealing for witnesses and urging the public to remain vigilant after a student was defrauded of a large sum of cash during...
Two men jailed following break in to static caravan in Straiton
Two men have been sentenced for breaking into the home of a woman in Midlothian.
Steven Wylie (25), of Loanhead, and Jay Potter (22), of...
Councillors visit the new Boroughmuir High School
Local councillors visited the new Boroughmuir High School earlier today to see for themselves the progress which is being made with building. Led by...
Mercedes crashed into stationary caravan on Groathill Road North
A police investigation is underway after a Mercedes car crashed into a stationary caravan on Groathill Road North just after 8am this morning..
The driver and...
Witness appeal following serious assault in Birnies Court
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a 63-year-old man which took place around 5 p.m. yesterday in Birnies Court.
A number of youths...
First Minister gives evidence on Europe
"We have got to have the option, if we cannot protect our interests within the UK, it would be wrong to deny people in...
Hibs’ fans urged to join local community clean up on Saturday
Hibernian Retro is encouraging all Hibs' supporters to take part in a local community clean up of the Leith Walk, Easter road area ahead...
Sixteen rabbits seek special new home
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for help rehoming 16 rabbits who have made a fantastic recovery from a case of snuffles.
The rabbits are currently housed...
Macmillan Coffee Morning with a spoonful of companionship for older people
The Macmillan Coffee Morning which Home Instead Senior Care is holding on 30 September at Castlebrae Business Centre will celebrate their five years in business,...
Five things you need to know today
Hundreds more affordable homes in Edinburgh
Doors Open Day 2016
Films in the Old College Quad
Colony of Artists 2016
Edinburgh Coffee...
EU will be the hot topic at Holyrood today
There will be a day of EU-themed activity today at Holyrood during which the First Minister will address the European and External Relations Committee.
Michael...
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