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Police respond to HMICS report on call handling progress
Police Scotland have responded to the report by Her Majesties Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland on call handling which was published earlier today.
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Report on Police Scotland’s progress regarding call handling published today
A report considering the current state of police call handling and the progress made by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) in...
Firefighters spent 10-hours tackling blaze on Arthur’s Seat
Firefighters spent 10-hours tackling a large wildfire on Arthur's Seat at the weekend.
Six fire appliances attended the scene around 1.40pm on Sunday after smoke could be seen rising...
Edinburgh youngster leaves everyone speechless with on-stage dance performance
Evan Glass from Edinburgh who was expected never to walk, talk or eat after battling through the first two hours of his life, is...
Five goal Lizzie Arnot insists that plaudits belong to team-mates
Lizzie Arnot scored an incredible five times during Hibernian’s resounding 9-0 victory over Celtic in the SWPL Cup Final at the Falkirk Stadium but modestly insisted...
Taser training for 500 officers will start at the end of May
The training of around 500 Specially Trained Officers (STOs) in the use of Conducted Energy Devices (Taser) will begin at the end of May...
Cannabis cultivation discovered at industrial unit in Loanhead
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cannabis cultivation was discovered at an industrial unit in Loanhead on Friday 18th May.
Police officers attended at...
Man charged in connection with deliberate fire at flat in Loanhead
Police investigating following a fire at a flat in Loanhead have charged a 50-year-old man.
Emergency services attended the property on the High Street at around...
Police release CCTV image following indecent incident in Debenhams
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man they wish to speak to in relation to an ongoing investigation into an indecent...
Hibs’ legends charity match at Ainslie Park on Saturday
Never mind the Champions' League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, or the so called richest game in world football, the English Championship play-off...
Magnificent Hibs thrash Celtic 9-0 to retain SWPL League Cup
Magnificent Hibernian retained the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup for the third successive year after thrashing Celtic 9-0 at the Falkirk Stadium this afternoon.
Hibs...
New visitors pass provides free access to many Borders attractions
Locals and visitors to the capital this summer can now take advantage of a new pass which offers free access to a number of...
Hibs looking to win SWPL Cup for third season in a row
Hibernian Ladies face Celtic in this season’s SWPL Cup Final at the Falkirk Stadium this afternoon, looking to win the trophy for the third season...
Police launch campaign to target bogus callers
Police Scotland have launched a two week campaign to raise awareness of bogus callers under Operation Monarda.
Between April and September 2017, 336 victims of doorstep...
European football at Easter Road next season
There will be European football in the capital next season after Celtic's Scottish Cup triumph ensured that Hibs' fourth place finish was enough to...
Witness appeal following break-in to flat in Constitution Street
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at a flat in Constitution Street, between the junctions with Bernard Street and Tower Street which took place between...
BAFTA Winning TV Choirmaster Gareth Malone comes to Usher Hall
Following the resounding success of the 2017 tour BAFTA Winning TV Choirmaster Gareth Malone will appear at the Usher Hall on 31 May.
This limited...
First Lady of West End musicals Kerry Ellis coming to Queen’s Hall
First Lady of West End musicals Kerry Ellis is embarking on a UK tour to celebrate 20 years since her West End debut.
On 2 June she...
Police urge motor cyclists to ride safely after winter break
Following the deaths of two motorcyclists on Scotland's roads last weekend, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams is appealing to all bikers to ride safely,...
Heriot-Watt to open doors for Exploration Weekend
Heriot Watt University is opening its doors this weekend with a series of family friendly, hands on lab visits, cultural events, exhibitions and lectures.
The Exploration Weekend,...
Police urge vigilance following suspicious callers in East Lothian
Police are urging people to be vigilant following a number of suspicious caller incidents involving two men in the Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton...
Flo Kamberi says it was a ‘pleasure’ to work with ‘winner’ Neil Lennon at...
Florian Kamberi ended his loan-spell at Hibs with a penalty goal and a superb performance in the remarkable 5-5 draw with Rangers at Easter...
Police release CCTV image in connection with city centre robbery
Police investigating a robbery in the city centre have released a CCTV image of a man they believe may be able to assist with the...
Tam Cowan joins St Columba’s Hospice staff to launch fundraising campaign
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Tam Cowan donned his chef’s whites this week to launch The Big Summer Sizzle to encourage people to host a barbeque...
Hibernian Ladies return to Easter Road tonight to face Hamilton Academical
Women's football returns to Easter Road tonight as Hibernian take on Hamilton Academical in the SBS SWPL.
Forward Abi Harrison says that the players in...
Scott Arfield hopes to wear number 37 jersey in memory of pal Craig Gowans
Rangers new signing Scott Arfield hopes to continue to honour the memory of his friend Craig Gowans by wearing his number 37 shirt at...
Scottish SPCA urge public for help to care for abused animals
The Scottish SPCA is urging the public to help them care for abused, abandoned and injured animals in Scotland.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is in...
Man charged with breach of the peace following disturbance at primary school
A 33-year-old man has been charged following a disturbance at the Fox Covert Primary School in Corstorphine.
Officers were called to the scene around 1.40pm on...
Neil Lennon charged with misconduct following ‘aeroplane’ celebration
Neil Lennon has been charged with misconduct in connection with his 'aeroplane' celebrations on the pitch following Jamie MacLaren's late equaliser on Sunday.
With emotions running high,...
Armed police officers assist with over 50 incidents since role extended last week
Since the extension of their roles was implemented last week, officers in Armed Response Vehicles (ARVs) have assisted with over 50 incidents reporting concern...
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