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Two men sought after spate of car crime in Livingston
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a number of vehicles being broken into and damaged in Livingston.
Between 12am and 7am on...
Police seek help to trace missing teenager
Police in East Lothian are appealing for assistance to trace Winter Stevenson aged 15, who has been missing from the Musselburgh area since around...
Man 28 due in court following attempted robbery in Prestonfield
A 28-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today in connection with an attempted robbery which took place last October in...
Witness appeal after two cars vandalised in Prestonpans
Police in East Lothian are appealing for information after two cars were vandalised in Prestonpans.
The first car was vandalised between 7.30pm on Friday, 21...
Police visibility improves driver behaviour, says councillor
Parents should be encouraged to photograph bad drivers outside schools in a bid to crack down on the problem, it has been suggested.
More needs...
Sex offender landlord loses registration
An Edinburgh landlord has been banned from letting property in the city after he failed to report a sex crime conviction on his registration...
Police warn public after spate of thefts across Lothians and Borders
Police are asking owners of vehicles to be aware following a number of thefts across Lothians and Borders.
A blue VW Golf R, registration PO15...
Witness appeal after 55-year-old man critically injured in crash
The driver of a Volvo lorry that failed to stop after a collision with a pedestrian in Edinburgh has been traced say police.
The collision...
Actions of three Midlothian police officers recognised at bravery awards
Three Midlothian police officers were recognised at the Chief Constable's Bravery and Excellence Awards during a ceremony at Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan, this week...
Police issue update on Stenhouse assault and appeal for information
Police Scotland has issued an update on last night's serious assault in the Stenhouse area.
Officers say that an investigation is now under way after...
Extensive enquiries underway after serious assault in Stenhouse
Police are currently carrying out extensive enquiries following an incident in Stenhouse earlier tonight.
Around 5.30pm on Thursday, 27 February, 2025, officers were called to...
Detectives release image of man following attempted robbery in Prestonfield area
Detectives in Edinburgh have released an image of a man who may be able to assist their enquiries into an attempted robbery which occurred...
Police arrest 34-year-old man following series of pickpocket-style thefts in city centre
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man in connection with a series of pickpocket-style thefts in the city centre.
The offences took...
Growing concerns for welfare of missing 24-year-old man
Police in Midlothian are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man reported missing in Penicuik.
Sean Rice was last seen leaving an address...
Police Scotland to dispose of three police stations in East Lothian
Police Scotland has announced the formal decision to dispose of three police stations in East Lothian: Prestonpans, Dunbar and North Berwick.
Prestonpans, North Berwick and...
Sexual predator sentenced to seven years in prison and given Lifelong Restriction Order
A 48-year-old man has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction and jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in the...
Now initiative launched to help prevent rural crime in East Lothian
Police officers in East Lothian, alongside a range of partners, are encouraging members of the local community to take part in a new initiative...
Police Scotland to review recruitment plans to cover potential National Insurance costs
Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell today, Thursday, 20 February, said the service is reviewing its recruitment plans as part of savings to cover...
Police ‘growing increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing 15-year-old girl
West Lothian police are growing increasingly concerned for missing person Brooke Hunter, and are seeking the public's assistance in finding her.
Brooke was last seen...
Man due in court following incident in Peffermill Road
A 31-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court following an incident in the Peffermill Road area yesterday.
Emergency services, including specialist resources...
Witness appeal after bike stolen by masked man in Telfer subway
Police are appealing for information after a man had his bike stolen in Edinburgh on Friday, 14 February, 2025.
Around 5.25pm, the 33-year-old man was...
Man 33 charged after stolen car recovered by police
A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with reset (receiving stolen property) following an incident in the Deanswood Park area of Deans, Livingston.
Police...
Detectives probe cause of fire at Prince Regent Street flats
Detectives are appealing for information following a fire which took place around 12am this morning, Sunday, 16 February, 2025 ,at a block of flats...
251 new police officers graduate from Tulliallan training course
A total of 251 new police officers took part in an official passing out parade at Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan, yesterday, Friday, 14 February, 2025 in front...
Man 36 jailed for random attack on stranger
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh in 2023.
Terence Reilly was arrested and charged after the attack...
Parking ticket blitz around Livingston petrol station
Police in Livingston have blitzed dangerous parking around the town centre’s Asda petrol station.
The ticketing swoop targeted drivers who parked on the access road...
Man 37 jailed for explosives offences and possession of incident images of children
A 37-year-old man from Edinburgh has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for explosives offences and possession of incident images of children.
Ryan O’Donnell...
Number of police officers under investigation over race and homophobia is on the rise
Official figures show that Police Scotland is investigating more than 100 officers over race and homophobia complaints, and the number of allegations against officers...
Police seek help to trace 31-year-old man missing from hospital
Police are appealing for information to help trace 31-year-old John Park from Livingston who is missing from hospital.
He left St John's Hospital around 4.10pm...
89-year-old woman taken to hospital following crash
Police are appealing for information following a crash involving the driver of a Land Rover and a pedestrian in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to...
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