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Death of woman in West Lothian being treated as unexplained
The death of a woman whose body was found on a Bathgate street earlier this morning is being treated as unexplained.
Emergency services were called...
Class A & B drugs with estimated street value in excess of £50,000 seized...
Police officers in Edinburgh seized class A and class B drugs with an estimated street value in excess of £50,000 this month.
The drugs were...
Man 37 charged with road traffic offences after teenager injured in crash
A 37-year-old man arrested following a crash in Musselburgh has now been charged with road traffic offences
The crash occurred around 4.15pm on Friday, 18...
Police growing increasingly concerned for welfare of missing man
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE: 11am 20/425 "Selim El-Syed, 56 missing from Edinburgh has been traced.
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Police are appealing for information to...
Teenage pedestrian in critical condition after collision – car driver arrested
Police are appealing for information following a crash in Musselburgh.
Around 4.15pm yesterday, Friday, 18 April, 2025,a black MG HS was being driven northwest on...
Latest cohort of probationary officers ready to serve communities
More than 120 police officers are preparing to deploy to Scotland’s communities following successful conclusion of their probationer training.
Police Scotland’s newest recruits marked the...
Police advice to public after recent reports of cryptocurrency fraud
Police Scotland have recently received several reports of cryptocurrency fraud, with victims losing significant amounts of money.
Officers have issued advice to members of the...
Three arrested and firearm recovered by police investigating gang war activity
Police investigating recent gang war activity in the central belt of Scotland have arrested and charged a further three people.
The arrests relate to drugs...
Three men arrested as cannabis with street value of £700,000 seized during raids
Police have arrested and charged three men following the recovery of a significant quantity of drugs in the Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Earlier today, Thursday,...
Police update: Missing woman may have travelled to Dundee
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE: 18 April 2025 We can confirm that Elizabeth Hamilton, who was reported missing from Whitburn on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 has...
Man 21 convicted of murdering teenager in Edinburgh
A 21-year-old man has been convicted of the murder of Lewis McCartney in Edinburgh.
The 18-year-old was found with serious injuries on Viewcraig Street around...
Kevin Lang moves up to interim Chief Executive at the Law Society
Kevin Lang is to become interim chief executive at The Law Society of Scotland at the end of this month.
The Law Society is...
Police in East Lothian looking for adult volunteers
The East Lothian branch of Police Scotland Youth Volunteers is looking for adult volunteers to support their local group and assist with the supervision...
Police day of action targeting the illegal use of off-road and electric bikes
Police officers in Edinburgh carried out a day of action yesterday, Wednesday 16 April 2025 targeting the illegal use of off-road and electric bikes.
Uniformed...
Police “growing increasingly concerned” for welfare of missing 70-year-old woman
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information to help trace a 70-year-old woman, who has been reported missing from the Whitburn area.
Elizabeth Hamilton...
Police update on suspicious item found at Loganlea Gardens
Police Scotland has provided an update on the report of a potentially suspicious item found at Loganlea Gardens
Around 4.55pm on Wednesday, 16 April, 2025,...
Bomb squad called to Loganlea Gardens after suspicious item found
Residents in Loganlea Gardens and nearby streets are being advised to remain in their homes and keep their windows closed due to a suspicious...
Increased speed camera deployment planned for Scottish Borders
Motorists heading to and from the Scottish Borders this summer should be aware of increased deployment of speed cameras including on the A7 road...
Man 27 charged in connection with assault in Midlothian town
Police in Midlothian have arrested and charged a 27-year-old man in connection with an assault in Easthouses.
The incident took place in the early hours...
Controlled explosion carried out on Portobello beach
Emergency services including police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team rushed to Portobello beach shortly before 10am this morning following reports of a...
Emergency services at scene of potentially suspicious item in Portobello
Emergency services are at the scene of a potentially suspicious item in Portobello.
Police officers were caled to the junction of Kings Road and Kings...
Police arrest 21-year-old man in connection with Portobello disturbance
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in the Portobello area of Edinburgh which culminated in three youths being taken...
Police arrest 48-year-old man following London Road attack
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault which took place on London Road this morning Monday 14 April 2025
Emergency...
Two fires at Bishopbriggs houses may be linked to recent gang feud activity
Police Scotland detectives are investigating whether fire-raising attacks on two houses in Bishopbriggs during the early hours of this morning are the latest incidents...
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers visit HMS Caledonia for leadership and teamwork course
A group of Police Scotland youth volunteers last week visited HMS Caledonia for a weekend residential course on leadership and teamwork.
The 58 youngsters arrived...
Investigation under way after 48-year-old man attacked on London Road
An investigation is underway after a 48-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh this morning following a serious assault.
Emergency services were...
Police warn public to be vigilant of fraudulent ticket sales online
Police Scotland is warning the public to be vigilant of fraudulent ticket sales online ahead of high demand events and concerts this summer.
In 2024...
Cammy Day – four months on and police drop investigations
Police Scotland have confirmed that the investigations they began last December into "inappropriate behaviour" by the then Council Leader, Cllr Cammy Day, have ended....
Three teenagers take to hospital following report of stabbing in Portobello
An investigation is underway after three teenagers were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after a reported 'stabbing' in Portobello last night Saturday April...
Queensferry Road closed as police deal with crash
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on Queensferry Road.
Officers have imposed road closures at Orchard Road and the junction with...
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