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Family tribute to Rodica Pamphilon who died following A68 collision
Police have confirmed the identity of a woman who died during a road collision on the A68 as Rodica Pamphilon from Ormiston, East Lothian.
The 46-year-old was...
Witness appeal after woman sexually harassed in Crewe Road South
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually harassed in the street over the weekend.
The incident happened sometime between 5.30am and 6am...
Attempted robbery at Trinity newsagents now being treated as attempted murder
Following a witness appeal for an attempted robbery in the Trinity area, police are now treating this incident as attempted murder.
At around 5.20pm on...
Witness appeal following robbery attempt in Trinity
Police are appealing for witnesses following a failed robbery involving a significant assault which took place around 5.20pm on Friday at a newsagents on the corner of South...
Madeira Street death being treated as ‘unexplained’
Police have now launched an investigation into the death of a woman whose body was found in a flat in Madeira Street on Wednesday night.
Forensics officers...
Man arrested following hit and run collision in Dalkeith
A man has been arrested and charged following a hit and run collision in Dalkeith.
Following the incident in Eskbank Road on Wednesday, officers stopped...
Witness appeal following Dalkeith break-ins
Police are appealing for witnesses following two housebreakings in Dalkeith.
Between 5pm and 11pm on Monday 9th August an address in Kerr Avenue was entered...
Scottish Safety Camera Programme launch new safety camera motorcycle
A new safety camera motorcycle which can be used across the country is being launched by The Scottish Safety Camera Programme. The motorcycle will...
Police launch ‘Hold Onto Your Stuff’ initiative
Edinburgh’s visitors and locals are being advised to take care of their personal possessions while out in the busy city centre over the coming...
Police warning after theft of two high-performance cars in Bathgate.
Police are appealing for witnesses and issuing a warning to vehicle owners following the theft of two high-performance cars in Bathgate.
Both incidents took place...
Cannabis seized from address in Tranent
Two people have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in East Lothian recovered Class B drugs in Tranent.
Officers...
Witness appeal after robbery in West Pilton Place
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery which took place around 12.35am on Monday in West Pilton Place.
Two men forced their way...
Witnesses sought after man attacked in Murrayfield Sports Bar
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Gorgie/Murrayfield area of the city which took place around 5pm on Sunday within Murrayfield Sports...
New Deputy Chief Constable for Crime and Operational Support announced
Johnny Gwynne has been appointed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) as Police Scotland’s Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) for Crime and Operational Support.
Johnny Gwynne...
Three men sentenced for hare coursing in Gifford area
Three men have been sentenced for hare coursing crimes in East Lothian.
Anthony Bassford, now 32, Jason Ellis, now 27, and John Wilson, 23, were...
Death of man found in Fettes Row not being treated as suspicious
Police are not treating the death of a 56-year-old man who was found injured outside a block of flats in Fettes Row this morning as suspicious,...
Witness appeal following sheep worrying incident in Roslin
Police are appealing for witnesses after a sheep worrying incident in Roslin last night resulted in the death of livestock.
Officers were alerted when a householder...
Increased concern over welfare of missing man Graham O’Malley
There is increased concern for the welfare of a 29-year-old Edinburgh man who has been missing since Saturday.
Graham O'Malley was last seen leaving a relative's...
Police investigate Midlothian break-ins
Police are appealing for witnesses following two break-ins and thefts in Midlothian over the weekend.
Officers in Bonnyrigg were contacted at around 9.20pm on Sunday...
Witness appeal after two people robbed in Leith
Police are appealing for witnesses after a disabled man was hurt and a woman had her purse stolen during robberies in Edinburgh on Saturday.
The...
Hearts Edged Out in Tynecastle Thriller
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Ladbrokes Premiership – Sunday 7 August 2016, Tynecastle
It’s been a summer of European Championship football and the Olympics have...
Dog walker and pet attacked by Staffordshire Bull terrier in Musselburgh
A police investigation is underway after dog walker and their Shih Tzu dog attacked by a Staffordshire Bull terrier around 2pm yesterday afternoon in Goose Green...
Woman dies in fatal collision on A68
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A68.
The collision took place around 4.20pm on Friday 5 August, just south of...
Anthony Ferrie hunt focuses on Lanarkshire
Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of 33 year old missing prisoner Anthony Ferrie.
Ferrie, a prisoner from HMP Addiewell, escaped...
Motorcyclist reported to Fiscal following reports of dangerous riding
A 44-year-old man will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal following reports of dangerous riding on the A1 and A720.
Road policing officers stopped the...
Police appeal to trace missing woman Katrin Sepp
Police are appealing for information to help trace a woman reported missing in the west of the city.
Katrin Sepp from Drum Brae Walk had...
Police Scotland open their own Fringe venue 999
‘Unofficial’ Fringe Venue 999 will be open to the public throughout the Festival where officers can provide a range of crime prevention advice and...
Prisoner escapes G4S van after hospital visit
Police have launched a search for a prisoner who escaped from the custody of a private security firm around 2.15pm this afternoon.
A police helicopter was called...
Police arrest 14 people during motorcycle crime initiative
Police have arrested and charged 14 people throughout July as part of an operation to crackdown on motorcycle crime and misuse across the city.
Officers from the Divisional...
Erhan Havaleoglu convicted of murdering his wife in Mid Calder
A man has been convicted at Paisley High Court for murdering his wife in West Lothian.
Erhan Havaleoglu repeatedly stabbed Leighanne Cameron at her home...
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