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Grassmarket now open after fire on Heriot Bridge
Grassmarket has reopened following a report of a fire at a property on Heriot Bridge this morning Thursday 11 December 2025.
The incident was reported...
Edinburgh partygoers urged to leave the car at home
A new campaign from the Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland is warning drivers to plan a safe journey home in advance...
Concern for welfare of missing 15-year-old boy who may have travelled to Edinburgh
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace Umer Yasin, 15, who has been reported missing from Dundee.
The teenager was last...
Police Scotland’s advice on how to keep safe over the Christmas period.
Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs has reminded members of the public to follow Police Scotland’s advice and to keep safe over the Christmas period.
The...
Police hunt man seen acting in an indecent manner at Edinburgh bar window
Police are appealing for information after a man was reported as acting in an indecent manner while standing at a bar window in Edinburgh.
The...
Man jailed for firearms offence
A man was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison on Tuesday at the High Court in Edinburgh.
He was charged following...
Community Safety Stall provides valuable advice to public
Police Scotland joined British Transport Police, CEC Trading Standards, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland at Waverley Railway Station yesterday for...
Woman killed and three people in hospital with serious injuries following crash near Linlithgow
Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash near Linlithgow that took place around 6.55pm on Friday, 5 December, 2025.
The crash involved a...
Police Scotland prepare to deploy 131 new officers following probationer training
Police Scotland is preparing to deploy 131 officers to communities across the country following successful conclusion of their first stage of probationer training.
The officers...
Unusual for teenage girl to be out of contact with family
Police are appealing for help from the public to trace 13-year-old Aleighsha Brechin, who has been reported missing from Prestonpans.
Aleighsha was last seen 08:30am...
Three people taken to hospital after City Bypass crash – Road now reopened
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass.
The A720 was closed eastbound between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall...
Man 20 convicted of ‘particularly harrowing attack’ in city centre
A 20-year-old man has been convicted of the rape of a teenage girl in Edinburgh city centre on Sunday, 25 May, 2025.
Aaron Strachan pled...
Emergency services at scene of crash on City Bypass
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass.
The road is currently blocked eastbound between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall.
The...
And the boys of the Edinburgh Police Choir were singing Galway Bay
Edinburgh Police Choir would like to invite everyone to celebrate Christmas together during the following two events.
Join the choir on Wednesday 10 December 2025...
Investigation underway after historic drawings valued at £500,000 destroyed
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information after historical drawings worth around £500,000 were destroyed.
Around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 19 November, 2025, a silver...
Emergency services at scene of crash on busy Edinburgh road
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Maybury Road.
Officers were alerted to the incident around 8.15am.
The road is closed in both...
Three women convicted of child cruelty at homes run by the Sisters of Nazareth
Three woman have been convicted in connection with child cruelty and assaults in the 1970s and 1980s at two homes run by the Sisters...
Firearms officers called to Tranent street after reports of man with weapon
Firearms officers were called to a street in Tranent yesterday Sunday 30 November 2025 following reports of a man believed to be in possession...
Police following ‘positive line of enquiry’ after man injured near Fort Kinnaird
Police are following a positive line of enquiry after a 22-year-old man was taken to hospital following an alleged assault near Fort Kinnaird retail park yesterday...
Two teenagers arrested in connection with city centre disturbance
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in Edinburgh city centre.
The incident happened around 7.20pm on Monday, 13 October,...
Female pedestrian 40 taken to hospital following crash in Shandon
A 40-year-old female pedestrian has been taken to hospital by ambulance after a crash in the Shandon area this morning Friday 28 November 2025.
Emergency...
Man 69 jailed following intelligence-led operation into online child sexual abuse and exploitation
A 69-year-old man has been jailed for three years and nine months following an intelligence-led operation into online child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Paul Chalmers...
Five teenagers arrested after being filmed trying to cut bike off rack with angle...
Following an incident on 6 October 2025 when a masked gang were filmed trying to cut a bike off a rack with an angle grinder in St Andrew Square, officers have made a...
Two men arrested after cannabis cultivation discovered in West Lothian
Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a drugs recovery worth over £1 million in West Lothian.
Around 7.15am on Thursday, 27...
Increase in keyless car thefts across West Lothian
Police in West Lothian have seen an increase in keyless car thefts across the area.
Criminals are using signal-boosting devices to unlock and start cars...
Man 34 convicted of attempting to petrol bomb Livingston Police Station
A 34-year-old man has been convicted of endangering the life of police officers after attempting to petrol bomb Livingston Police Station.
Jamie Taylor, also known as Jamie...
Man 34 charged with fraud offences that took place in Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh and Islay
Detectives have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection with fraud offences that took place in Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh and Islay between 2021 and...
Increase in fake currency notes circulating in West Lothian
There has been an increase in fake currency notes circulating in the West Lothian area.
Local businesses are reporting a rise of cases of counterfeit...
National campaign launched to tackle organised theft and sale of stolen goods
Independent charity Crimestoppers Scotland in partnership with Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce has launched a national campaign to help tackle the growing problem of organised theft...
Man jailed for multiple sexual offences committed in West Lothian between 2016-2022
A 41-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years for serious sexual offences in West Lothian.
Steven Mitchell was found guilty of multiple offences, including...
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