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Scottish SPCA appeal after ‘terrified’ dog found tied up in Arthur Street on Bonfire...
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was discovered tied up on Arthur Street in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.
Scotland’s animal welfare...
Police Federation describes behaviour of youths who attacked officers as ‘disgraceful’
The Scottish Police Federation has described the violence toward officers on bonfire night in Edinburgh as 'disgraceful'.Gangs of youths attacked officers with bricks, boulders and rockets and...
Emily Smith coming to the Queen’s Hall next month
Multi-award winning Scottish folksinger Emily Smith will be appearing at the Queen’s Hall (with special guest Barbara Dickson) on 8th December.
Emily has been a leading...
Neil Lennon named Ladbrokes Premiership Manager of the Month for October
Neil Lennon has been awarded the Ladbrokes Premiership Manager of the Month for October.
The Hibernian Head Coach led his side to three consecutive wins...
Edinburgh dancer selected for place in National Youth Dance Company of Scotland
A talented young dancer from Edinburgh has been selected for a place in the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland - the flagship contemporary...
Two teenagers charged following fire at Loanhead primary school
Two males aged 15 and 16, have been charged in connection with a willful fire-raising which happened on the evening of Saturday 4th November at...
Man who targeted the same off-licence for two separate robberies convicted
A man who targeted the same off-licence for two separate robberies earlier this year has been convicted.
Ross Cummins pled guilty to the armed robbery...
Normal service resumes at the Scottish Parliament following report of suspicious package
Police have confirmed that the emergency response at the Scottish Parliament has been stood down.
Emergency services were called at around 11.35 a.m. on Tuesday 7th November...
Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook returns to the capital
Following the huge success and popularity of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook over the last 11 years, he has announced they will be returning once...
New Scotland strip unveiled and available to buy from tomorrow
The new Scotland home shirt for 2017-19 has been unveiled and will be available to purchase from tomorrow (Tuesday 7 November) at 9am.
The new...
Teenager arrested after police officer stabbed at Edinburgh College Granton Campus
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident which took place within the grounds of an Edinburgh College campus...
Witness appeal after police officer suffers burns injury from firework
Police are condemning attacks on emergency services over the weekend as a female police officer suffered burns injuries.
Last night, police and fire crews attended...
Man charged after ‘stolen Bentley’ traced to Pakistan
A man has been charged with fraud and wasting police time following a false report of housebreaking and vehicle theft in Edinburgh.
Local officers attended...
Edinburgh Zoo counts down to the giant lanterns of China
With only one month to go, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo has begun the countdown to its winter extravaganza, The Giant Lanterns of China, which...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on A1
A 38-year-old Edinburgh man died after being hit by a VW Beetle car on the A1 near a slip road leading onto the southbound carriageway...
Firefighters across Scotland attended more than 300 bonfires last night
Firefighters across Scotland dealt with more than 300 bonfires on their busiest night of the year.
Initial figures indicate Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)...
Book Aid International sends first shipment of books to Liberia
Book Aid International have announced that over 23,000 brand new books donated by UK publishers are now on their way to Liberia. The books...
Play ‘Mad Bad, Invisible’ spotlights the integration of health and social care
Student nurses will perform a play about one woman’s experience of falling through cracks in care to highlight the importance of health and social...
Canal custodians join call for drivers to take their litter home
Scottish Canals has offered its support to a national campaign to clean up Scotland’s roads. The body, which is responsible for Scotland’s five canals,...
Firefighters attacked whilst attending emergency call in Dalkeith
A police investigation is underway after two firefighters were attacked by a group of youths whilst attending an emergency call at Lawfield Farm, Dalkeith around...
Scottish Natural Heritage invite public to informal reception at Granton Community Hub
People in Edinburgh are invited to an informal reception next week, held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), to find out about SNH’s work in...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead
Firefighters were called to Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead, Midlothian at 9.37pm last night after reports of a large fire on the premises.
Crews from Dalkeith, Liberton...
Neil Lennon believes yesterday’s victory was ‘arguably the best result of the season’
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon believes that yesterday's victory over Dundee at Easter Road was 'arguably the best result of the season considering the...
Hibs secure fourth successive victory after 2-1 win over Dundee
Hibs emerged victorious after a nerve-wracking 90 minutes against Dundee at Easter Road this afternoon.
Neil Lennon retained the same starting XI that defeated Kilmarnock...
Aberdeen Charitable Foundation’s £10,000 to support adoption services
£10,000 worth of training and support is to be delivered to adoptive families in Scotland with the Aberdeen Charitable Foundation backing a project to...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Ferry Road flat
Firefighters are in attendance at a fire in a ground floor flat in Ferry Road.
Emergency services were contacted at 9.06 this morning and raced...
Man arrested following Leith attack
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attack on a woman in Leith last month.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin MacLean of...
Leading entrepreneur signs on as new visiting professor at Napier’s Business School
Leading entrepreneur Lynne Cadenhead is set to share her extensive experience in leadership and enterprise as a visiting professor within Edinburgh Napier’s Business School.
An...
Police release CCTV images following George Street assault
Police have released CCTV images of a male they wish to trace as part of their inquiry into a serious assault that occurred around 0010...
Hibernian based SCQF course, ‘Football More than a Game’ starts next week
Hibernian Community Foundation has teamed up with The University of Edinburgh to create a Hibernian based SCQF course, ‘Football More than a Game’.
Professor Grant...
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