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World Cup coaching for North American police
More than 60 police officers from North America have been coached by Police Scotland ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
It has emerged 64 officers...
Police Scotland officers travelled far and wide in overseas postings
Scores of world travelling police officers went to all five continents on secondments over the past year despite Police Scotland facing a frontline staffing...
Airspace restriction in place in Edinburgh for Hogmanay Festival
As part of the policing operation for Edinburgh Hogmanay Festival a temporary airspace restriction will be in place covering the city centre between 6pm...
Police Scotland officers seize drugs valued at almost £80m in 2025
Police seized almost £80million worth of drugs across the country in 2025 as officers continue to act to tackle organised crime.
A number of significant...
Man arrested for behaving in threatening and abusive manner ahead of Hibs v Aberdeen...
Police last night arrested a 26-year-old man for behaving in a threatening and abusive manner ahead of the Hibs game against Aberdeen at Easter...
Man jailed for serious sexual offences against children in Edinburgh
A 70-year-old man has been jailed for serious sexual offences against children that took place in Edinburgh.
Brian Stobie was sentenced to 12 years and...
Emergency services recognised in the New Year Honours
In the 2025 New Year Honours list the Chief Constable, Jo Farrell, is named as one of three recipients of the King's Police Medal....
Hibs support annual festive Drink & Drug-Driving campaign
Hibs are supporting a new Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland and Police Scotland campaign, warning of the dangers of driving while under the influence...
Edinburgh based police constable awarded MBE for services to Young People and Missing Persons
Edinburgh based Police Constable Yocksan Bell has been awarded an MBE for services to Young People and Missing Persons.
He said: “This recognition by His...
Two vehicles damaged by deliberate fire in West Lothian
An investigation is underway after two vehicles were damaged by fire in West Lothian this morning Monday 29 December 2025.
The incident took place shortly...
Airspace restriction in place covering Edinburgh city centre tonight
As part of the policing operation for the Edinburgh Hogmanay Festival a temporary airspace restriction will be in place covering the city centre between...
Serial domestic abusers sentenced to more that 228 years in prison during 2025
Thirty-two high harm and serial domestic abusers were sentenced to a total of more than 228 years in prison during 2025 – with one...
Investigation launched into Christmas Day fire on Stevenson Drive
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a property on Stevenson Drive in Edinburgh.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service...
Sixty third arrest by gang war detective team
Operation Portaledge detectives have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in connection with a number of fireraisings in Edinburgh,
This brings the total number of...
Detectives hunt two men after assault and robbery in Midlothian
Detectives in Midlothian are appealing for information following a robbery and assault in Penicuik that took place around 2.05pm on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025,...
Police investigating death of man in West Lothian make arrest
A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Whitburn, West Lothian.
Around 2.20pm on Friday, 19...
Man 24 convicted of targeted wilful fireraising at two addresses in Edinburgh
A 24-year-old man has been convicted of wilful fireraising in Edinburgh.
Logan Carlin pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Tuesday, 23 December,...
Police appeal for help to trace missing 48-year-old man
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for help in tracing a missing 48-year-old man.
David Ross has been reported missing from the Piershill Square area of...
Investigation underway after masked man robs Edinburgh newsagent shop
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at an Edinburgh newsagent shop.
Around 8.25pm on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, a man entered the premises...
Police Scotland seize drugs valued at £14m in run up to Christmas
Police Scotland has seized drugs worth a combined value of almost £14million in the run up to Christmas.
This marks a record week for recoveries...
Police arrest 36-year-old man at scene of housebreaking in Juniper Green
Police in Wester Hailes have arrested a 36-year-old man at the scene of a housebreaking at business premises in Juniper Green.
Officers were alerted to...
Detectives investigating Stockbridge sex attacks arrest 22-year-old man
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with six sexual assaults in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh.
Officers received reports of three...
Man jailed following serious assault on North Junction Street
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for a serious assault in the Leith area.
Damien May appeared...
Police appeal for dashcam footage from Howe Street
Police in Edinburgh have appealed to any motorist who was driving on Howe Street on 17 December 2025 between 6.30-6-45pm.
And in particular they...
Detectives hunt man after three women sexually assaulted in Stockbridge area
Detectives are appealing for information after three women were sexually assaulted in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh on Friday, 12 December.
Around 5.20pm on Fettes...
Firefighters rescue man from scaffolding in Melville Street
Emergency services including several fire engines, police vehicles, and an ambulance were called to Melville Street in Edinburgh's West End around 11.25am this morning...
Gas engineers called to house in Musselburgh following reports of a fire
Emergency services were called to a property at North High Street, Musselburgh, at 7.10pm on Monday, 15 December, 2025, following a report of a...
Police name man who died at property in Watson Crescent
The 34-year-old man who died at a property in Watson Crescent, Edinburgh on Saturday, 13 December, 2025 has been named by police as Elvis...
Police name 87-year-old woman who died in fatal crash near Linlithgow
The woman who died following a fatal crash in West Lothian has been named as Isabella Cordner, 87, known as Isa.
The incident happened around...
Man dies following incident at house in Fountainbridge
A 34-year-old man has died at a property in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh following an incident on Saturday morning.
Emergency services were called to...
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