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Two men arrested following racist tweets
Language used by two men in comments posted on the social media outlet, Twitter, about the disappearance of three year old Mikaeel Kular has...
Celebrating 100 years of penguins at Edinburgh Zoo
100 years of penguins!
Only recently relegated to minor rock star status due to the arrival of the pandas, the penguins are perhaps the...
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Woman arrested and charged - New refuse collection arrangements trialled - Edinburgh's Garden District - City spending on Festivals - Wee Dub Festival
A 33 year-old...
Many facing problems with pre-payment meters
A fifth of energy pre-payment customers in Scotland face being left with no heating and hot water each month.
One in five Scots who pay...
Woman arrested and charged in connection with death of Mikaeel Kular
Following the discovery of the body of Mikaeel Kular last night a 33 year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death...
Football – St Johnstone 3 Heart of Midlothian 3
If you’re among those experiencing the ‘January Blues’ – the post-Christmas and New Year period when it’s dark, cold, you’re back at work with...
Hibernian 2-3 St Mirren: Too little too late for Hibs
A late brace from James Collins was not enough to snatch a point as Hibs went down 3-2 against an incisive St Mirren team.
There...
Heartbroken community praised
Following the discovery of a boy's body in Fife believed to be missing Drylaw toddler, Mikaeel Lukar, Community Safety Leader and local councillor Cammy...
Police investigate offensive social media comment relating to Mikaeel investigation
Police Scotland is investigating following an offensive social media comment made in relation to the Mikaeel Kular missing person enquiry.
The remark, which was made...
Irvine Welsh joins police in praise of North Edinburgh community spirit
Just after midnight Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham called a hastily arranged press conference outside Fettes Police Station, where he broke the sad news that...
Criminal enquiry underway following discovery of body in Kirkcaldy
A criminal enquiry is underway following the discovery late last night of the body of a young boy, thought to be Mikaeel Kular.
The body...
Edinburgh Zoo P…p..p..p..picks up £100,000
The People's Postcode Lottery handed over £100,000 to Edinburgh Zoo this week to the penguins. Instead of champagne the inhabitants of Penguins Rock celebrated...
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Boy's body found- Fair Trade Awards - Edinburgh South FC - Photographs - Jupiter Artland
This morning the city is faced with the grim news...
Mikaeel Kular – Body found in Fife and person detained
A body of a young boy has been found and a person has been detained by police investigating the disappearance of missing Edinburgh three...
Police thank volunteers in search for missing Mikaeel
Police in Edinburgh have thanked the public for their overwhelming support and assistance during today's search activity to trace three-year-old Mikaeel Kular.
Over 200 local...
Cramond Coaches censured by the Traffic Commissioner
Edinburgh coach firm's licence halved for a month by Scotland's Traffic Commissioner
Order to reduce licence from eight to four vehicles comes after public inquiry
Company driver suspended...
Major Incident Team detectives involved in hunt for missing Mikaeel
Police have confirmed that detectives from the Major Incident Team are involved in the investigation onto the disappearance of three year old Mikaeel Kular...
James Dunleavy found guilty of culpable homicide
A man who was responsible for the death of his mother and the disposal of her body has been convicted.
At the High Court in...
Remains found in Arrochar confirmed as missing student
Police Scotland have confirmed that the remains found in Arrochar earlier this month are those of missing student Yulia Solodyankina.
Following further forensic examination and DNA...
Oscars 2014 – Edinburgh Director nominated for award
A young Edinburgh director has been short listed for an Academy Award.
Edinburgh director Sara Ishaq has been selected as one of 5 finalists for...
Possible sighting of missing Mikaeel Kular in West Pilton Gardens
Police Scotland are asking for the public's help after a potential sighting of a child matching the description of Mikaeel Kular.
Members of the public...
Fire in Dundee Street
Around 50 firefighters are tackling a fire in a roof space in a derelict building on Dundee Street in Edinburgh.
The alarm was raised at 12.02pm...
Are you ready for So you Think you’re Funny?
If you enter this competition you could find yourself on a stage at the Edinburgh Fringe entertaining the crowds.
Fosters “So You Think You’re Funny?”...
Police praise community spirit in hunt for missing Mikaeel
Police in Edinburgh have praised the community spirit shown by the public as they continue their search for three-year-old Mikaeel Kular who has now...
Third person dies following East Lothian road collision
Police Scotland has confirmed that a third person has died following a road collision in East Lothian.
Dawn Morris, the 21-year-old driver of a Ford...
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Missing boy - Boost Bingo - Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival - Craigmillar Computer Classes - EdinburghReportage
A three year-old boy went missing from his home...
Butcher believes Harris’ pace will frighten defenders
Although teenage winger Alex Harris is unlikely to start against St Mirren on Saturday, his performances on the training ground have convinced Terry Butcher...
Police issue new image of missing Mikaeel Kular
Police in Edinburgh have issued a new image of missing boy Mikaeel Kular as enquiries continue to trace the three-year-old.
The image shows Mikaeel in...
Edinburgh Community Food and New Year resolutions
Small Steps for the New Year
Now that it’s February, you might find that those good intentions you had at the beginning of the New...
Missing Mikaeel Kular – Police Update
Police are continuing in their search for three year old Mikaeel Kular who went missing overnight from his home at Ferry Gait Crescent Edinburgh.
A...
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