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Witnes appeal following housebreaking in Polbeth
Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking in West Lothian.
The incident took place between 4am and 10pm on Friday, 13 March at a...
Detectives believe break-in and attempted break-in at two properties in Livingston are linked
Detectives are appealing for information following a break-in and attempted break-in at two properties in Livingston on Friday, 13 March, 2026.
The attempted break-in occurred...
Man jailed for organised crime offences committed whilst on bail
A 33-year-old man has been jailed for organised crime offences whilst on bail.
Dale Cleeton was sentenced to three years in prison at the High...
Police ‘extremely concerned’ for welfare of missing 15-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to help trace 15-year-old Ahmad Bader who was last seen at a premises on Gorgie Road around 8.20pm on...
Detectives probe Livingston housebreakings
Detectives are appealing for information following two housebreakings in Livingston.
Around 9.15pm on Wednesday, 11 March, 2026, entry was forced to a property on Buchanan...
Award winning Police Dog Tora retires after seven years dedicated service
After more than seven years of dedicated service to the communities of Fife, Forth Valley and Edinburgh, time has come for Police Dog Tora...
Manhunt underway after 20-year-old man stabbed in Sighthill area
Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Edinburgh are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Around 1.50am on Monday, 16 March 2026, police received...
Detectives hunt masked gang following ram raid at Almondvale Shopping Centre
Detectives are appealing for information following a ram raid at the Almondvale Shopping Centre in Livingston.
Around 12.15am on Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 a black...
Teenager critical and two others seriously injured in A71 crash
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh that took place around 4.20am, on Sunday, 15 March, 2026, on the A71...
Police officers avoid hearings with resignations
More than 80 police officers have resigned or retired after being summoned to face gross misconduct hearings since 2019 according to new data.
Analysis shows...
Class A drugs, cash and weapons seized in County Lines operations across Scotland
Enforcement action to target County Lines operations across Scotland has resulted in 43 arrests and 38 children and vulnerable people safeguarded.
The activity, which ran...
Firearm and ammunition recovered in wood near Niddrie Mains Road
Detectives from Police Scotland's serious and organised crime unit have recovered a firearm in Edinburgh.
On Thursday, 12 March 2026, specialist officers searched a wooded...
Police becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing woman
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing person Kerry Stubbs.
She was last seen in the Gorgie Road area of Edinburgh....
Man 42 charged with thefts and robberies in Niddrie, Leith and Portobello
Detectives have arrested and charged a 42-year-old man in connection with thefts and robberies in Edinburgh.
The incidents happened between Sunday, 2 March, and Tuesday,...
Audi S5 stolen from driveway of house in Bathgate
Detectives are appealing for information following a break-in and theft in Bathgate.
Between 1.10am and 2.30am on Thursday, 12 March, 2026, entry was gained to...
Counterfeit £20 notes in circulation in West Lothian – what to check for
Police are warning the public to stay alert following reports of counterfeit £20 notes circulating in several areas of West Lothian.
The Bank of England...
A1 closed following two-vehicle crash near Haddington turn off
Police have advised motorists to avoid the A1 northbound between the Thistly Cross roundabout and the Haddington turn off following a two-vehicle crash.
The incident...
Cocaine valued at £120,000 seized during raid in Livingston
Police in West Lothian have seized Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £120,000 from an address in Livingston.
Acting on intelligence, officers...
Witness appeal following fatal crash in East Lothian
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Tranent.
Around 12.05pm on Tuesday, 10 March, 2026, emergency services received a report of a...
Concerns growing for welfare of 30-year-old man last seen in Ferry Road Place
Police are appealing for information to help trace 30-year-old Patryk Michalak.
He was last seen around 7.20pm on Sunday, 8 March, 2026, in the Ferry...
Vape blaze fears prompt questions
Sunday’s disastrous fire in Glasgow city centre prompted questions on Monday morning about the dangers of vapes in West Lothian businesses.
Almost every community has a shop dedicated...
Numerous drivers warned during operation to combat speeding within M8 contraflow
Police officers have stopped numerous drivers following an operation on the M8 last week.
The operation was in response to recent complaints from road workers,...
Seven teenagers arrested after assault on 38-year-old man in Wester Hailes
Seven teenagers, including six females have been arrested and charged following an attack on a 38-year-old man in Wester Hailes.
Emergency services were alerted to...
Image released of two men following incident at building in Potterrow area
Police Scotland has released images of two males who they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing inquiries into an incident that...
Police hunt driver of white Ford Fiesta following dangerous driving incident in Livingston
Police are appealing for information following a dangerous driving incident in West Lothian that took place around 6.35pm on Sunday, 8 March, 2026, at...
Man and woman taken to hospital following disturbance on Burdiehouse Drive
A man and woman were taken to hospital following a disturbance on Burdiehouse Drive last night Saturday 7 March 2026.
Emergency services were called to...
Project Servator officers deloyed ahead of Six Nations game between Scotland and France
As supporters head to Murrayfield Stadium for the Six Nations, Scotland v France match, they may notice increased police presence around the city as...
Police claim success in tackling offenders in Livingston’s shopping centre
Shoplifting is on the increase in West Lothian, but local police claimed success in tackling offenders in Livingston’s shopping centre.
The police officer behind an operation launched...
Significant amount of suspected stolen property seized during police raids in Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh have recovered a significant quantity of property, believed to be the proceeds of theft.
Acting on information provided by the public, officers...
Drivers issued with fixed penalty tickets during road safety initiative at Gilmerton Primary Scool
Police officers have carried out a road safety initiative in the School Street Zones around Gilmerton Primary School.
The operation was in response to...
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