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Arrest made following death of 54-year-old man in East Lothian
Police have arrested and charged a 41-year-old man with the death of a man in East Lothian.
Officers attended a property in Carlyle Gardens in...
Four men sought after cash stolen during housebreaking in Prestonpans
Detectives are appealing for information after a housebreaking in Prestonpans.
Between 2am and 3am on Sunday, 22 February, 2026, a house in Suthren Yett...
More than 14,000 cybercrimes recorded across Scotland in 2024-2025
Over 14,000 cybercrimes were recorded across Scotland in 2024-2025.
A few quick and simple steps can help you stay cyber secure.
Use strong and...
BMW X Drive M Sport and Skoda Octavia stolen from garage in Linlithgow
Detectives are appealing for information following a break-in and theft in Linlithgow that took place around 2.15am on Friday, 20 February, 2026, at a...
Investigation launched following spate of vehicle thefts which are thought to be linked
Police are appealing for information following a number of car thefts in West Lothian which are believed to be linked.
Around 12.50am on Friday, 6...
Detectives hunt masked man after robbery at shop in Bathgate
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Bathgate that took place around 7.35pm on Saturday, 21 February, 2026.
At that time a man...
Witness appeal after pedestrian injured in crash at Fort Kinnaird Retail Park
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash that took place in the car park of Fort Kinnaird Retail Park.
Around 11.30am on Thursday, 12...
Man charged after theft of all-terrain vehicle and trailer
Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection with reset after a vehicle was stolen in Bathgate.
The all-terrain vehicle and trailer were...
High value Tag Heuer Silverstone watch stolen during Livingston break-in
Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking in the Howatson Court area of Livingston.
The incident happened between 5.30pm and 6.50pm on Wednesday, 18...
Global internet issue causes delays in answering 101 and 999 calls
A global internet issue earlier tonight, Friday 20 February 2026, has resulted in delays in answering 101 and 999 calls.
The issue occurred around 6pm...
Construction company fined after employee’s fatal fall
A construction company has been fined £183,000 for an incident in 2022 when an employee tragically died after falling through the roof of an...
Police name man who died following crash at supermarket car park in Corstorphine
The pedestrian who died in a crash in the car park of a Corstorphine supermarket has been named.
He was Bill Hepburn, aged 66, from...
Missing man last seen in Waterfront Park area of Edinburgh
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 40-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.
Matthew Ritchie was last seen around 3pm...
Detectives probe circumstances behind death of man in East Lothian
An investigation is ongoing following the death of a man in East Lothian.
Officers were called to a property in Carlyle Gardens in Haddington around...
Local shopkeeper calls for crackdown on shoplifting
An Edinburgh shopkeeper has said more police action is needed and laws need to be changed in order to fight a surge in shoplifting...
Witness appeal after theft of vehicle and trailer from outside Bathgate hotel
Police are appealing for information after the theft of a vehicle and trailer in Bathgate on Tuesday 17 February, 2026.
Around 9.50pm, an all-terrain vehicle...
Women 45 arrested after police seize heroin and cocaine in West Lothian
Police have arrested and charged a 45-year-old woman following the recovery of drugs in West Lothian with an estimated street value of £16,000.
Around 1.50pm...
Investigation launched into armed robbery in West Lothian
Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a premises in West Lothian.
Around 5.50am on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026, a man entered...
Witness appeal after 66-year-old pedestrian killed in fatal crash at supermarket car park
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Edinburgh.
The incident happened around 9am on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026, within the supermarket car...
Investigation underway after car driven into house in Blackburn
Police are appealing for information after a car was deliberately driven into a house in Blackburn.
Around 1.05am on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026, a white...
Hundreds of illegal e-bikes seized
Police officers have seized more than 700 illegally ridden electric bikes and scooters during the last year in a nationwide crackdown.
Police Scotland reported that...
White Skoda Octavia spotted at housebreakings last seen in Stenhouse area
Detectives are appealing for information following a series of housebreakings in Livingston and the Forth Valley.
Around 2.25am, on Tuesday, 17 February, police received a...
Claims of bullying in Police Scotland Forensic Services
Scotland's world-leading forensic service has been rocked by claims of bullying and toxic workplace culture.
Staff blew the whistle, warning of harassment, discrimination and bullying...
Police Scotland offers opportunity for motorcyclists to enhance riding skills
Motorcyclists across Scotland are once again being offered the opportunity to enhance their riding skills and road safety knowledge as part of Police Scotland’s...
Police and family becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 72-year-old man
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace 72-year-old Brian Johnstone, who has been reported missing from his home in South...
Police launch investigation following thefts of vehicles in East Lothian
Police in East Lothian are appealing for information, especially video footage, in relation to the theft of vehicles in the North Berwick, Aberlady and...
Edinburgh theft and shoplifting has increased
Shoplifting is up in Edinburgh as the latest crime stats show there were an average of 27 incidents a day during a six-month period...
Investigation underway after 34-year-old man dies following fatal crash in West Lothian
A 34-year-old man has died following a collision in East Whitburn.
Around 6.10am on Saturday, 14 February, 2026, officers received a report of a crash...
Police Scotland deploy 158 new officers to communities across country
Police Scotland is deploying new officers to Scotland’s communities following successful conclusion of their first stage of probationer training.
The 158 officers celebrated in front...
Man taken to hospital after being attacked inside a vehicle in Tranent
Detectives in Tranent are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place inside a vehicle.
The incident happened sometime between 3.45pm and 4pm...
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