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Man in critical condition after early morning disturbance in Leith
A 30-year-old man was left in a critical condition after being attacked following a "disturbance" in Great Junction Street in Leith at 2am this morning.
The man...
Hibs complete signing of Jamaican international Chris Humphrey
Hibs have completed the signing of Chris Humphrey on a deal until the end of the season, subject to the completion of registration.
The winger,...
Police happy after Hogmanay events pass with no major issues
The Capital's Hogmanay events have passed without any major problems and police have confirmed that only two people were arrested, both for minor disorder.
Chief...
Edinburgh Capitals 3-6 Fife Flyers – Capitals suffer sixth straight defeat
Misfiring Edinburgh Capitals yesterday slipped to their sixth straight defeat when they lost 6-3 to arch rivals Fife Flyers at Murrayfield writes Nigel Duncan.
Carlo...
Hibs return to top of Championship following victory at Falkirk
A superb goal from a Kris Commons' free kick in the 87th minute secured a valuable three points for Hibs against promotion rivals Falkirk...
Ian Schultz likely to miss today’s Forth Country derby
Ian Schultz is a massive player for Edinburgh Capitals and he is likely to sit out today's (SAT, 4pm) Forth Country derby against Fife...
Lewis Stevenson hopes to round off memorable year with victory over Falkirk
Hibs' long serving full back Lewis Stevenson is hoping to round off a memorable 2016 in style with a victory over Falkirk this afternoon.
Hibs...
Police issue safety advice ahead of Hogmanay celebrations
As the capital gears up for Hogmanay, Police Scotland have released a statement giving safety advice ahead of the annual Edinburgh street party.
Chief Superintendent Kenny MacDonald,...
Police hunt youths after 15-year-old boy attacked in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Livingston which took place around 9pm on Wednesday in Deans North Road.
A 15-year-old boy was walking...
Teenager killed following collision on city bypass
A police investigation is underway after a 19-year-old man died when his Renault Clio car collided with a road barrier on the Edinburgh city bypass between Sheriffhall and...
Police hunt motorcyclist following hit and run collision on Muirhouse Green
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision which happened around 10:10pm last night on Muirhouse Green at its junction with Ferry Road.
A...
Gary Parker believes that Hibs should be ‘burying teams’
Garry Parker believes that Hibs should be burying teams with the number of chances that the players are creating.
Last weekend, Hibs totally dominated possession...
Police launch Gaelic Language Plans spanning the coming five years
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) have launched their Gaelic Language Plans spanning the coming five years.
The documents set out how the...
Blackwood Design Awards – shortlist revealed
There have been many ingenious entries for the Blackwood Design Awards and they have now revealed the nine inventions on the shortlist.
These include a...
At the theatre in January
The King's and the Festival Theatre have some amazing shows lined up for you in the New Year.
In January they have everything from Shakespeare...
76-year-old pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by car in Niddrie
Police are appealing for information after a serious collision on Niddrie Mains Road on Tuesday.
A 76-year-old man was struck by a silver Mercedes C...
#Edinburgh2050 Jamie Coleman of CodeBase
Jamie Coleman, Managing Director of CodeBase, gives us his insights into the impact developing technology will have on Edinburgh's future in the latest in...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay predicting complete sell out
If you don't have a ticket then don't come to Edinburgh City centre on Hogmanay. That was the message from the organisers at this...
Police release CCTV image following serious assault on Regent Road
Police have released a CCTV image of a man that officers wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh city centre.
The incident...
Cyclist injured in collision with car on Minto Street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a cyclist and a motorist on Minto Street on Tuesday.
The female cyclist in her 20's...
Police release CCTV images following city centre robbery
Police have released CCTV images of two men that they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries into a robbery which took place in...
Lewis Stevenson makes history at Hampden
Over the years several top class players have worn Hibernian’s famous green and white jersey.
Many who saw him play believed that Gordon Smith was...
49-year-old man arrested following death in Whitburn
A man has been arrested in connection with a death at a house in Whitburn yesterday.
Police were called to the property in West Main...
Parking problems in the city
Yesterday 27 December 2016 parking charges were payable after a couple of festive days when parking in the city was free. Except that, according to...
House of Fraser employee found dead inside store
A police investigation is underway after an employee at the House of Fraser store in Princes Street was found dead inside the premises at 9.15am on Tuesday...
Elderly woman dies after suffering a fall on a bus
An elderly woman has died after falling inside a number three Lothian service bus after the vehicle braked suddenly near a roundabout on Gilmerton Road...
American free solo climber headlines mountain film festival
The 14th Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival (EMFF) from Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 February 2017, at George Square Lecture Theatre, is headlined by American...
Ice hockey – Dobron’s men in roller-coaster display at Belfast
Coach Michal Dobron takes his Edinburgh Capitals squad to Fife Flyers on Boxing Day (face-off 6pm) after a roller-coaster display at high-flying Belfast Giants...
How much do you know about Star Wars?
Rogue One: A Star Wars story has opened in cinemas across the country and at ODEON they are holding more than 10,000 screenings across...
Obituary – Bill Purves 1934 -2016
by Tim Maguire, Celebrant, Caledonian Humanist Association
Bill Purves was born in Edinburgh on 4 February 1934, the only child to William and Edith Purves...
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