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Pilot dead and passenger critical after light aircraft crashes in East Lothian
A pilot has died and a passenger in his light aircraft is in a critical condition after a crash near Lammerview, at East Fortune...
Detectives probe theft of white Cupra Leon from West Lothian
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following the theft of a vehicle from a street in Uphall.
Around 3.20am on Thursday, 8 May,...
Police make multiple arrests as part investigation to dismantle organised crime gang
Police Scotland has made around 100 arrests, seized more than 200 kilograms of illegal drugs, taken three firearms off the street and safeguarded 11...
Hate crime incidents in Midlothian increase by more than 30%
Hate crime incidents in Midlothian increased by more than 30% as police continued to deal with the ‘hangover’ over new laws last year.
A Police...
Man 34 charged with attempted murder of police officer in East Lothian
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of offences, including attempted murder, following a crash involving a vehicle...
Two men reported for riding motor bikes without helmets
Police officers from Oxgangs have reported two men involved in separate incidents for riding motor bikes without wearing helmets in addition to other offences.
On...
Police issue updated photo of missing woman who was last seen in Leith nearly...
Police in Edinburgh are repeating an appeal for help from the public to find missing person Michaela Sharp.
She was last seen in the...
Eight years in prison for man 28 convicted of serious sexual offences in Edinburgh
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted of serious sexual offences in Edinburgh.
Kyle Kernachan committed the crimes...
Napier University to be home of Scotland’s Policing Academic Centre of Excellence
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) will be the home of Scotland’s only Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE), building on its success of hosting the...
Man 34 arrested after police officer injured in crash
Police in East Lothian have arrested a 34-year-old man following a crash that injured a male police officer.
The crash took place on Haddington's High...
Two more gang war arrests as detectives vow to bring more to justice
Two more arrests have been made as detectives continue to investigate linked violent incidents in the East and West of Scotland.
On Friday, 2 May,...
Police officers are not prepared for XL Bullies
Frontline police officers are not properly trained or equipped to deal with potential attacks by out-of-control XL bully dogs according to the Scottish Police...
Pick up driver urged to come forward to assist fatal crash investigators
Police are appealing for the driver of a silver or grey pick up to come forward to assist enquiries into a fatal crash involving...
Police growing “increasingly concerned” for welfare of missing woman
Police are appealing to the public to help trace Michaela Sharp, 32, who has been reported missing from Leith.
She was last seen on Saturday...
Two teenagers arrested following reports of dangerous and erratic driving
Police have arrested two teenagers, a male and female aged 19 and 17 respectively, following reports of dangerous and erratic driving in the Scottish...
Witness appeal following fatal crash near Kirknewton
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A70 near Kirknewton, Edinburgh.
The crash happened around 11.35pm on Friday, 2 May, near...
Gang war detectives make four more arrests bringing total to twenty-four
Detectives investigating a number of linked violent incidents in the east and west of the country are continuing to target those responsible.
A further...
Witness appeal following death of 65-year-old cyclist in fatal crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A70 near Harburn, West Calder.
Around 8.45am this morning, Friday, 2 May, officers received...
Police seek help to trace missing 15-year-old girl
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 3/5/25 We can confirm 15-year-old Savanna Smith who was reported missing on Thursday, 1 May, 2025 has been traced. Thank you...
Missing teenager may have travelled to music event in Edinburgh
Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace Ibrahim Njie, 16, who is missing from Aberdeen.
Ibrahim was last seen in the city centre...
Police trained on VIN Chip technology as part of nation-wide rural crime crackdown
Police officers tackling rural crime across Scotland have taken part in new training as part of nation-wide crime crackdown.
Officers working within rural and acquisitive...
Police name motorcyclist killed following crash in Scottish Borders
The motorcyclist who died following a collision between Lauder and Galashiels on Saturday, 26 April, 2025, has been named as Stuart Brandon Donald from...
Man 24 jailed for causing death of 70-year-old woman by dangerous driving
A 24-year-old man has been jailed following the death of a pedestrian in a crash in Stevenson Drive in Edinburgh in 2023.
Washe Manyatelo was...
Police continue crack down on illegal use of off-road and electric bikes
On Friday, 25 April, 2025, police officers in Edinburgh carried out a targeted initiative aimed at cracking down on the illegal use of off-road...
Edinburgh Publican gets licence endorsement after assault
An Edinburgh pub owner who violently assaulted a patron he blamed for a campaign of harassment against staff has been allowed to keep his licence.
Murray...
Missing 16-year-old boy from Aberdeen believed to have travelled to Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 16 year old boy from Aberdeen.
Ibrahim Njie was last seen on Saturday, 19 April...
Missing 13-year-old boy from Clydebank has previously travelled to Edinburgh
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 13-year-old boy reported missing from Clydebank.
Jamal Neves, who has previously been known...
Missing 15-year-old girl asked to let police or parents know she is safe
Police are becoming concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old missing person Julia Gradecka.
The teenager is currently missing from Dalkeith where she was last...
Witness appeal after 80-year-old woman seriously injured in crash
Police are appealing for information following a crash involving a pedestrian and a black BMW 118i Sport car which was being driven on Ashley...
Teenage driver arrested following failed drugs swipe test in portobello
Police have arrested a teenage driver in Portobello during a proactively patrol and engage with the local community.
The 17-year-old male failed a roadside drugs...
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