Tag: local news
Countdown is on for Linlithgow charity fitness challenge
Cue the 'Jaws' music! In about 10 days, Grizzfit gym in Linlithgow will start their '24 in 24' Challenge as they strive to raise money for two charities close to the owners' hearts.As we...
GrizzFit Gym in final prep for ’24 in 24′ workout challenge charity event
This Saturday 26th of June, GrizzFit, Linlithgow’s newest state-of-the-art gym, are holding an event which will see the team and gym members take on the physical challenge of completing 24 WODS (Workout of the...
Advice for football supporters ahead of festive fixtures
Police Scotland and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) are working together so football supporters can enjoy the festive fixtures and the games are the talking point.Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins, who has strategic...
Family tribute to ‘loving dad, son and brother’ Roddy Loughton
Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died in the Muirhouse area yesterday morning.Roddy Loughton, who was aged 26, sadly passed away following an incident at a property in Muirhouse Terrace in...
Man charged following Meadows collision
Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences following a collision on Hope Park Terrace.Emergency services were called following a one vehicle collision at around 3.15am on Monday 17th December.Four people...
Home draw for SFA Youth Cup holders Hibernian
Scottish FA Youth Cup holders Hibernian were given a home draw against Queen's Park in the last eight of this season's competition.Hibs reached the quarter final stage after beating Hearts in round four.Elsewhere Dundee...
Man charged following murder in Muirhouse
Police have arrested and charged a man following a murder in the North West of the city which took place yesterday.He is due to appear at court today.A police spokesperson said: “The incident happened...
Police hunt man and woman who racially abused Asian couple on train
Officers from British Transport Police are looking to identify a man and woman after passengers were racially abused on board a train travelling between Edinburgh and Lancaster.At approximately 6.30pm on 11 November, a man and...
Armed officers found to have acted proportionately
Police Scotland has welcomed a report that concluded armed officers in Edinburgh who fired a baton round when responding to reports of a woman armed with an axe on 31 March, 2018 acted proportionately...
New line of enquiry for police trying to trace missing 90-year-old man
Police have a new line of inquiry as part of their ongoing efforts to trace 90-year-old William Scott who was reported missing from his home in Chesser at around 7pm on Tuesday 11th December, having been...
“It’s always special to score against Celtic” says Flo Kamberi
Hibs' striker Florian Kamberi dismissed suggestions that he saves his best performances for the big games despite scoring yet another superb goal against champions Celtic yesterday.Kamberi was singled out by Neil Lennon's assistant Garry...
Investigation ongoing following break ins at business premises in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at two business premises in Dedridge, Livingston.The incident happened between 8pm on Thursday 13 December and 8.30am on Friday 14 December in the Douglas Rise area...
Witness appeal after Audi S3 overturns in Meadows area
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision which took place around 3.15am this morning at Hope Park Terrace in the Meadows area.An Audi S3 car overturned resulting in four of the...
Ryan Porteous praises team-mates’ ‘bravery’ against Celtic
Sky Sports 'Man of the Match' Ryan Porteous said that his team mates showed 'bravery in abundance' during yesterday's tremendous 2-0 victory over champions Celtic at Easter Road.The youngster was outstanding in the heart...
Neil Lennon proud of his players after ‘remarkable performance’ against Celtic
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon said that he was 'proud of his players' following a 'remarkable performance' against champions Celtic at Easter Road this afternoon.Hibs went into the game missing a number of experienced...
Injury ravaged Hibs overcome champions Celtic with a superb display
Injury ravaged Hibs overcame champions Celtic with a superb performance at Easter Road this afternoon.Hibs were without a number of experience players including Paul Hanlon, Mark Milligan, Marvin Bartley, David Gray, Martin Boyle, Harry...
Police warn of high risk of disruption for road journeys
Police Scotland is advising drivers that the Met Office has issued an Amber and Yellow Weather Warning and there is a HIGH RISK OF DISRUPTION FOR ROAD JOURNEYS in all areas of mainland Scotland....
Neil Lennon believes that Hibs will have to be at their best against Celtic
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon believes that his players will have to be at their best to get anything from Celtic at Easter Road on Sunday.Hibs returned to winning ways against Hamilton last weekend...
Man charged with 46 break-ins to homes in north east of city
Police in Edinburgh have charged a 27-year-old man in connection with over forty break-ins to homes in the north east of the city.The man was arrested and charged in November for five housebreakings then following...
Three teenagers charged in connection with attack on 15-year-old boy
Three boys, aged 13 to 15, have been charged in connection with the alleged attack on a 15-year-old boy next to St Margaret's Academy on Howden South Road Livingston.The incident took place on Monday...
‘Here to help and not to be assaulted or abused.’
“Here to help, and not to be assaulted or abused” is the message that Chief Inspector Stuart Davidson of Police Scotland, and colleagues across the other emergency services want to get out as we...
Police and medics warning about the consequences of ‘one punch’
Police and medics have joined together to warn about the lifelong consequences one punch can cause.During 2017/18 six people in Scotland died as the result of a single punch. On four of those occasions...
Witness appeal following break in at Edinburgh newsagents
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in and theft at which took place at a newsagents on Lynedoch Place sometime between 5.30pm on Sunday 9th and 5am on Monday 10th December.After entry was...
Man pleads guilty to culpable homicide of Alan Glancy
Paul Ness, 45, pled guilty today to the culpable homicide of Alan Glancy at his home in the Port Hamilton area of the capital.The 47-year-old’s body was found in his property on 1 February,...
Witness appeal following serious assault in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which took place around 1pm on Monday 10th December in Falconer Rise, Dedridge.A member of the public was walking in the area when he came...
Two arrested in connection with attempted murder and attempted robbery
Two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder and attempted robbery which took place around 9.20am on Monday 10 December in the Calder Road area.A 38-year-old man was assaulted and taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary...
Family pay tribute to teenage girl found dead on Calton Hill
The family of a 15-year-old girl who was found dead on Calton Hill on Saturday morning have asked anyone with information to contact the police.Mhari O'Neill from the Willowbrae area was reported missing during...
Concern for wellbeing of missing 90-year-old man
Police are appealing for help to trace 90-year-old William Scott who was last seen in the Chesser Loan area around 8.45am yesterday morning.He is described as aroun 5'1'' with balding with white hair to...
Death of 15-year-old girl being treated as unexplained
An investigation is underway after the body of a missing 15-year-old girl was found next to a monument on Calton Hill at 6.30am on Saturday morning.The area has been cordoned off to allow for forensic examinations...
Woman banned for 20-months after drink driving conviction
A 51-year-old woman pled guilty to drink driving at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today and was fined £700 and disqualified for 20 months.The incident happened around 9am yesterday morning on the A90 in the Cramond area.Inspector Roger Park...
