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Duddingston Crescent closed following crash – Emergency Services on scene
An Edinburgh street has been closed due to a crash.
Emergency Services are in attendance at Duddingston Crescent at Hope Lane and Magdalene Drive which was...
Brave police officer brings domestic dispute to end despite having been stabbed and slashed
A brave police officer based in Bonnyrigg who was stabbed and slashed by a violent male, but still managed to bring a domestic incident...
East Lothian man jailed for possessing indecent images of children
A man from East Lothian was jailed for four years at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, after pleading guilty to possessing...
Bravery awards for officers who rescued stolen baby from drugs den
The bravery of a team of police officers who rescued a stolen baby from a notorious West Lothian drugs den has been recognised at...
Drivers ‘ignore’ double yellow lines in ancient town centre
Drivers ignore double yellow lines in the heart of Linlithgow and even park next to the historic Cross in the heart of the town,...
Detectives probe attempted robbery in Uphall Station
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Uphall Station.
The incident happened around 11.30pm on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, when a 72-year-old...
Police appeal after motorbikes and mountain bikes stolen from garage in Tranent
Police are appealing for information after several motorbikes and two mountain bikes were stolen from a garage in Tranent.
Officers believe the motorbikes, a Honda...
Inspector’s hard work and innovation leads to 25% drop in crime at disorder hotspot
Hard work and innovation from an Edinburgh police officer has led to a 25 per cent drop in crime at one of the city’s...
Police officers trained to refer people experiencing mental health distress to the right agency
Police Scotland has announced that around 1,700 officers are now trained to signpost and refer people experiencing mental health distress to the right agency...
Police officers who fought off scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog to be recognised...
Two Edinburgh policemen who “saved each other from serious injury” as they faced an attack by a scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog are...
Detectives link two housebreakings in Bathgate and appeal for information
Detectives are appealing for information following a theft by housebreaking at a property in the Leyland Road area of Bathgate in West Lothian.
The incident...
Police appeal for help to trace driver of small white van following hit and...
Police are appealing for information following a crash in East Lothian.
Around 4.30pm on Friday, 22 November, 2024, officers received a report of a small...
Detective who has served Scotland’s capital for more than 30-years honoured at awards ceremony
A detective sergeant who has served Scotland’s capital city for more than 30 years, including two decades probing the most serious crime is to...
Bravery, dedication and professionalism of Scotland’s police officers recognised
Police officers in Edinburgh and the Lothians have been hailed for their lifesaving acts of bravery and commitment to their communities.
A national awards ceremony...
Detectives study CCTV in hunt for two men following robbery in Bathgate
Detectives are appealing for information after a 30-year-old male was assaulted and robbed of his phone by two men in Bathgate on Friday, 22...
Police report considerable traffic disruption to Drum Brae/Clermiston area and urge caution
Police in Edinburgh are urging motorists to be careful when driving through the city following the recent weather warning and continued cold weather.
This morning’s...
Police appeal to trace owner of phone with two pups screensaver – May be...
Police in Edinburgh are asking the public whether they recognise the two pups pictured above.
The photo is taken from a mobile phone recovered by...
Police charge 14-year-old boy in connection with Livingston robbery
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a robbery in Livingston.
Around 12.45pm on Saturday, 16 November 2024 a 13-year-old boy was robbed...
Clothing stolen during break in to business premises in Fauldhouse
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a premises in Fauldhouse.
The incident happened between 9pm on Monday,...
Police arrest 50-year-old man following reports of ‘drug related activity’ in city centre
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with drug offences in Edinburgh city centre.
The arrest took place following reports of drug related activity...
Images of two men released in connection with robbery in Gorgie
Police Scotland have released images of two males who may be able to assist with their enquiries following a robbery which occurred on Thursday...
Two men taken to hospital after car jacking in Gilmerton
Detectives are appealing for information after an assault and robbery on Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh that took place on Monday 18 November, 2024.
Around 10.30pm, police...
Woman 60 and man 53 found in possession of knives by police
Two people have been arrested after police officers from Wester Hailes recovered knives in two separate incidents in the west side of the city.
Around 5.50pm...
Bellevue petition will be incorporated into a new street cleansing report
Shane Carter is a one man activist who is trying to get improvements in street cleaning in Bellevue and Broughton, if not the whole...
Investigation underway after 13-year-old boy robbed in West Lothian
Police are appealing for information following a robbery involving a 13-year-old boy in Livingston on Saturday, 16 November, 2024.
Around 12.45pm, the teenager was walking...
Police arrest 25-year-old man in connection with city centre assault
Police officers investigating a city centre assault have made an arrest.
The incident happened on George Street around 1.20am on Sunday, 29 September, 2024.
A...
Police arrest 20-year-old man in connection with Grassmarket assault
Detectives investigating an assault in the city centre earlier this year have arrested a 20-year old man.
The incident took place on Grassmarket on Thursday,...
Police seek help to trace missing 42-year-old woman
Police are appealing for help to trace 42-year-old Rebecca Clough who has been reported missing having been last seen around 1pm on Wednesday, 13...
Police launch Operation Winter City to keep public safe during festive period
Police in Edinburgh have launched their annual campaign to keep the public safe throughout the festive period.
Operation Winter City 2024 will run between 15...
Police ‘extremely concerned for safety and well-being’ of missing woman
UPDATE 10.43pm Police issued this statement: “We can confirm that Janet Knox, who was reported missing from Edinburgh, has now been traced safe and...
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