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Terrorism police seek information on movements of two vehicles following Leonardo factory incident
Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of the Leonardo factory at...
Shop owner left distressed following attempted robbery in Bathgate
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a store in the Glasgow Road area of Bathgate.
The incident happened...
More arrests by detectives investigating gangland feud
Detectives investigating the ongoing gangland feud known as Operation Portaledge have arrested a 38-year-old man, bringing the total number of arrests to 55.
On Friday,...
Police arrest 34-year-old man following large cannabis seizure in East Lothian
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after East Lothian Community Action Team officers executed a warrant at a property in the Elphinstone...
Police searching for missing Livingston man find body
Police officers searching for missing man Alan Niven from Livingston have found a body in the area of Almond Valley Bridge.
No formal identification has...
Police say ‘extensive enquiries’ ongoing to trace missing man
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to help trace a man reported missing from Livingston.
Alan Niven, 54, was last seen on Beauly Drive at Torridon Walk,...
Renewed appeal for help to trace missing 54-year-old man from Livingston
Police officers in West Lothian are continuing to appeal for help to trace a 54-year-old man reported missing from Livingston.
Alan Niven was last...
Three women arrested under Terrorism Act following incident at Leonardo factory
Police Scotland has confirmed that three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was...
Pro Palestine protesters target Leonardo with van
Police were called to remove pro Palestine protesters at the Leonardo factory at Crewe Toll.
By the time police officers arrived the protesters had rammed...
Missing man urged to contact family as concerns grow for his welfare
Police in West Lothian are appealing to the public for help to trace a 54-year-old man reported missing from Livingston.
Alan Niven was last seen...
Police release CCTV image of man following serious assault on Clifton Terrace
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into a serious assault that...
Man 47 arrested in connection with attempted murder in Edinburgh
Police have arrested and charged a 47-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh.
Around 5.25pm on Wednesday, 9 July, 2025, officers were...
Large cannabis cultivation discovered in Edinburgh
Police Scotland have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man following the recovery of drugs with an estimated street value in excess of £347,760, in...
New probationers swear amended oath of office that includes duty of candour
One hundred probationers have made the police constable declaration in front of members of Police Scotland’s Chief Officer Team.
The new recruits are the first...
Two dog owners reported to Procurator Fiscal after incident in West Lothian
Two dog owners have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal after a man and dog were injured during an incident involving two other dogs...
County Lines drug dealer sentenced to four-years and six months in prison
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh today for his involvement in a county lines drug supply network within...
Unexplained death at Edinburgh City Chambers
A man has died in unexplained circumstances at Edinburgh City Chambers.
Police Scotland said emergency services responded on Monday to a report of an unresponsive...
Teenager dies in hospital and two men arrested following disturbance in West Lothian
A teenager has died in hospital and two men have been arrested following a disturbance in West Lothian.
Around 1.15am on Friday, 4 July, 2025,...
Police seek public’s help to tackle anti-social off road bike use in the city
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public's help to tackle anti-social off road bike use in the city.
Such behaviour is a danger to...
Gang feud detectives make two more arrests
Detectives have made a further two arrests in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the...
Police ‘growing increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing woman
Police in West Lothian are appealing for help to trace a missing 30 year old female: Leigh Groves who has been reported missing from...
Police Scotland take part in UK-Wide ‘County Lines’ initiative
Proactive action by Police Scotland saw officers safeguard a number of vulnerable people who are exploited by drug dealers, during a national County Lines...
Three men taken to hospital following disturbance in West Lothian
A 28-year-old man has been arrested following a disturbance in West Lothian which culminated in three men being taken to hospital.
Emergency services were called...
Police appeal for help to trace missing man who speaks limited English
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public's assistance in tracing a missing man from the north of the city.
Nihat Karani, 63, was last...
Shoplifting initiative in West Lothian results in 39 people reported to Procurator Fiscal
Police have reported almost 40 people to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with retail offences across West Lothian.
An initiative funded by Police Scotland’s Retail...
Police ask missing 31-year-old woman to ‘get in touch’
Police are appealing for help to trace Kayleigh Fleming, 31, who has been reported missing from West Lothian.
She was last seen around 1.50pm on...
Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce hold first full team meeting
Police Scotland's Retail Crime Taskforce held their first full team meeting at an event in Dalmarnock today.
The Taskforce was officially launched in April this...
Police appeal for help to trace missing teenager
Police in West Lothian are appealing for the public’s help as part of our efforts to trace Melissa Boulton reported missing from Kirknewton.
Melissa Boulton...
Six men convicted following a number of serious and organised crime incidents
Six men have been convicted following a number of serious and organised crime incidents in Edinburgh and Midlothian.
Michael Heeps, Lee Ridgway, John Murray, Dale...
Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized in raids
Police and West Lothian’s Trading Standards team have recovered more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and a quantity of rolling tobacco in raids yesterday (Monday...
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