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Police day of action targeting the illegal use of off-road and electric bikes
Police officers in Edinburgh carried out a day of action yesterday, Wednesday 16 April 2025 targeting the illegal use of off-road and electric bikes.
Uniformed...
Police “growing increasingly concerned” for welfare of missing 70-year-old woman
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information to help trace a 70-year-old woman, who has been reported missing from the Whitburn area.
Elizabeth Hamilton...
Police update on suspicious item found at Loganlea Gardens
Police Scotland has provided an update on the report of a potentially suspicious item found at Loganlea Gardens
Around 4.55pm on Wednesday, 16 April, 2025,...
Bomb squad called to Loganlea Gardens after suspicious item found
Residents in Loganlea Gardens and nearby streets are being advised to remain in their homes and keep their windows closed due to a suspicious...
Increased speed camera deployment planned for Scottish Borders
Motorists heading to and from the Scottish Borders this summer should be aware of increased deployment of speed cameras including on the A7 road...
Man 27 charged in connection with assault in Midlothian town
Police in Midlothian have arrested and charged a 27-year-old man in connection with an assault in Easthouses.
The incident took place in the early hours...
Controlled explosion carried out on Portobello beach
Emergency services including police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team rushed to Portobello beach shortly before 10am this morning following reports of a...
Emergency services at scene of potentially suspicious item in Portobello
Emergency services are at the scene of a potentially suspicious item in Portobello.
Police officers were caled to the junction of Kings Road and Kings...
Police arrest 21-year-old man in connection with Portobello disturbance
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in the Portobello area of Edinburgh which culminated in three youths being taken...
Police arrest 48-year-old man following London Road attack
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault which took place on London Road this morning Monday 14 April 2025
Emergency...
Two fires at Bishopbriggs houses may be linked to recent gang feud activity
Police Scotland detectives are investigating whether fire-raising attacks on two houses in Bishopbriggs during the early hours of this morning are the latest incidents...
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers visit HMS Caledonia for leadership and teamwork course
A group of Police Scotland youth volunteers last week visited HMS Caledonia for a weekend residential course on leadership and teamwork.
The 58 youngsters arrived...
Investigation under way after 48-year-old man attacked on London Road
An investigation is underway after a 48-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh this morning following a serious assault.
Emergency services were...
Police warn public to be vigilant of fraudulent ticket sales online
Police Scotland is warning the public to be vigilant of fraudulent ticket sales online ahead of high demand events and concerts this summer.
In 2024...
Cammy Day – four months on and police drop investigations
Police Scotland have confirmed that the investigations they began last December into "inappropriate behaviour" by the then Council Leader, Cllr Cammy Day, have ended....
Three teenagers take to hospital following report of stabbing in Portobello
An investigation is underway after three teenagers were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after a reported 'stabbing' in Portobello last night Saturday April...
Queensferry Road closed as police deal with crash
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on Queensferry Road.
Officers have imposed road closures at Orchard Road and the junction with...
Teenager arrested following large seizure of cocaine and cannabis in Livingston
Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following the recovery of cocaine and cannabis in Livingston.
Around 4.30pm on Thursday, 10...
Motorcyclist killed on Queensferry Road is named
Police Scotland Road Policing officers have renewed their appeal for information following a fatal crash on the A90 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh.Around 11.15pm on Tuesday,...
Arrests made after fire-raising incidents in Edinburgh
Police Scotland continue to investigate a series of wilful fire-raisings in the country.
These began in Edinburgh and have happened more recently in Glasgow...
Exploratory conversation launched to determine public’s views on use of live facial recognition
Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority and the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner are currently seeking views on the potential use of live facial recognition (LFR)...
Gang feud detectives arrest two teenagers
Detectives investigating recent gang feud activity in and around Edinburgh have arrested two teenagers.
Officers said that an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old male youth...
Police arrest 31-year-old man following fatal crash on Queensferry Road
Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences following a fatal hit and run crash on the A90...
Missing man from Rainworth has previously travelled to Scotland
Police Scotland are sharing a missing person appeal issued by colleagues in Nottinghamshire.
Officers there are concerned for the safety of Joe Yexley and urgently...
Two new fixed speed cameras to operate on Edinburgh roads from next week
Two fixed speed Gatso cameras will commence enforcement on Murrayburn Road and Liberton Gardens, Edinburgh on Monday 14 April 2025.
The camera on Murrayburn...
Police review CCTV after fatal hit and run crash on Queensferry Road
Police are appealing for information following a fatal hit and run crash on the A90 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh.
Around 11.15pm on Tuesday, 8 April,...
Police concerned for welfare of missing 13-year-old boy with links to Edinburgh
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE: Jamal Neves, 13, has been traced. Thanks to all who shared our appeal.
Police are appealing for the help of the public...
Police concerned for welfare of missing 35-year-old woman
POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE 8 April 2025. Margaret Ross, who was reported missing from Edinburgh, has been traced.Thank you for sharing our appeal.
Police are appealing...
Gang war detectives arrest 24-year-old man in connection with setting two fires
Detectives investigating recent gang war activity in and around Edinburgh have arrested a 24-year-old man in relation to two wilful fireraisings .
The incidents which took...
Concerns growing for welfare of missing man as police issue renewed appeal for help
Police are renewing their appeal for the help of the public to trace a 34-year-old man missing from Inverness.
John MacAulay was last seen in...
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