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Police officers searching for missing woman find body in water near Newbridge
Police officers searching for missing woman Santra Saju have found a body in the water near to Newbridge.
The 22-year-old, from South Gyle, was last...
Car belonging to missing man from Troon spotted near South Queensferry Bridge
Police in Ayrshire are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 58-year-old man reported missing from Troon.
Colin McKenna was last seen...
Three arrests in connection with pyrotechnics offences ahead of Edinburgh derby
Three people have been arrested in connection with pyrotechnics offences following incidents in Edinburgh on Boxing Day.
A 17-year-old and a 28-year-old man have been...
When your bins and Christmas trees will be collected
There are some changes to bin collections in the next ten days or so.For kerbside collections the council advises that if your usual collection...
Concerns growing for welfare of 73-year-old man who was last seen in Lanark Road...
POLICE UPDATE: Gary Hardie, 73, reported missing from the Lanark Road West area of Edinburgh, has been traced.
Thank you to everyone who shared and...
Two teenagers charged with attempted murder of 16-year-old youth in Stenhouse
Two 17-year-old males have been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of a 16-year-old male in Edinburgh.
The incident took place in...
Family of missing woman Santra Saju are ‘worried sick’
One week on from Police Scotland's initial appeal, officers in are continuing their enquiries to trace Santra Saju, who is missing from the South...
West Lothian pioneers project to tackle domestic abuse
West Lothian high schools have been working with local police in a pioneering project to tackle the scourge of domestic abuse.
The unique project devised...
Two men aged 35 and 36 charged with keyless car thefts across central belt
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a number of keyless car thefts in Edinburgh, Bathgate, Wishaw, Uddingston, and Stirling.
The incidents...
Man who set fire to front doors in Penicuik will face “consequences of his...
A 25-year-old man was jailed for nine years yesterday Friday, 20 December 2024, for offences, including causing fear and alarm by setting fire to...
Police keen to speak to man following Bonfire night incident on Calder Road
Police have released an image of a male they believe might be able to assist with inquiries into an incident on Tuesday, 5 November,...
Police issue CCTV images of three men in connection with assault and robbery at...
Police have released an image of three men who may be able to assist their enquiries into an assault and robbery which took place...
Drugs worth more than £50m seized across the country in 2024
Drugs worth more than £50m were seized across the country in 2024 as Police Scotland continues to act to tackle organised crime.
A number of...
Call to remove free bus passes for young as anti-social behaviour surges
Edinburgh city council has called on the Scottish Government to remove free bus passes from young people guilty of anti-social behaviour on city transport.
The...
Two convicted after serious assault leaves 32-year-old man with life-changing injuries
Two men have been convicted in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh in November 2021.
A 32-year-old man was assaulted outside a supermarket on...
Police warn people to be cautious when buying electric bikes or e-scooters this festive...
Police Scotland is urging people to be cautious when buying electric bikes or e-scooters this festive season, as some models may not be permitted...
Missing woman seen in Asda at Almondvale in Livingston according to police
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information to help trace Santra Saju missing from the South Gyle area.
Enquiries have confirmed that the...
Man 35 jailed for 16 years after subjecting numerous women to violent and sexual...
A 35-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after subjecting numerous women to violent and sexual abuse.
Luke Ford was sentenced today at the...
Police release CCTV images following Bonfire night incident in Gracemount
Police Scotland has released images of two more men officers believe might be able to assist with enquiries into an incident on Tuesday, 5...
Police and DVSA conduct pre-planned operation on Gilmerton Road
On Monday 16 December 2024, police officers from the South East Response Unit deployed alongside the National Motorcycle Unit and the DVSA to Gilmerton...
Family becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 22-year-old woman
Police are appealing for assistance in tracing 22-year-old Santra Saju who has been reported missing from the South Gyle area.
Santra was last seen about...
Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing Dundee man with links to Edinburgh
Police in Dundee have issued a new image of 39-year-old Craig Taylor, reported missing in the city.
He was last seen around 8.45pm on Friday,...
Police appeal for information to trace owner of dog found on South Gyle Broadway
Police Scotland update: Owner traced and do reunited
Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information to trace the owner of a dog found on South...
Police seek help to trace missing 27-year-old man from Leith
Police Scotland update: Levi Robertson, 27, reported missing from Leith, Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well. Thank you to everyone who shared and...
Police charge 28-year-old man in connection with fatal crash on Whitehouse Road
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash in Edinburgh according to police.
The incident happened on Whitehouse Road...
Two more arrests for organised drug activity in Old Town bringing total to 10...
Plain clothes officers were out in the Old Town again this week as part of Police Scotland’s ongoing efforts to tackle drug activity.
A...
Detectives hunt two men following attempted robbery on Leith Links
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery which took place between 11.30pm and 11.50pm on Tuesday, 10 December, 2024 on Leith...
Police in East Lothian pledge to tackle ‘misery’ caused by youth behaviour
Police have pledged to tackle antisocial behaviour in East Lothian’s biggest town after a small group of youths were blamed for bring misery to...
Domestic abuse cases increase by 11% according to latest figures from Police Scotland
Domestic abuse crimes have increased 11% in Scotland according to the latest figures from Police Scotland.
Between April and September 2024 there were 20,271 reported...
Man 31 charged in connection with spate of vehicle thefts in West Lothian
Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in connection with the alleged theft and attempted theft of nine vehicles and supply of drugs...
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