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Family concerned for welfare of missing 42-year-old man last seen in Dalry Road
Police are appealing for information regarding a 42-year-old man missing from Dalkeith.
Colin Cameron was last seen around 7.28pm on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026 within...
Two teenagers arrested following disturbance in The Jewel area
Two male teenagers aged 17 and 18 have been arrested and charged in connection with assault to endangerment of life, breach of the peace...
Jewellery stolen during Bonnyrigg break-in
Detectives are appealing for information after a housebreaking in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian .
Between 8.45am and 3.10pm on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026 a house on Rae’s...
Police release image of boot in effort to identify woman’s body
Police Scotland has released an image of a boot worn by a woman whose body was recovered off the coast of Iona on 23...
Man taken to hospital following fire in Leith
A man was taken to hospital for treatment after a fire broke out at a property in Leith last night, Thursday, 26 February 2026
Emergency...
Police charge 25-year-old man after report of vandalism to bus in Fountain Park area
Police have arrested and charged a 25-year-old man after officers were called to a report of a bus vandalised in the Fountain Park area...
White Peugeot van seen in vicinity of Bilston break-in
Detectives are appealing for information after a housebreaking in Bilston, Midlothian that took place on Friday, 20 February, 2026.
A property on Gardyveen Court was...
PC Alana recognised with Bravery Award after Edinburgh incident
Police Scotland's Chief Constable, Jo Farrell, KPM, held the annual Bravery and Excellence Awards on Thursday when she recognised many officers, staff, partners and...
Santa Cruz Vala electric mountain bike stolen during Bonnyrigg break-in
Detectives are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Bonnyrigg on Monday, 23 February, 2026.
The property on Longmuir Place was broken into around 10pm.
A...
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...
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