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Driver who deliberately targeted pedestrian jailed for more than six-years
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to more than six years for attempted murder and other offences at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Lewis Burns...
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following a crash in Midlothian
A male motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Loanhead this morning, Thursday 18 June 2026.
The crash took place Around 9.15am.
Emergency services including police officers, paramedics and firefighters...
Police arrest and charge 39-year-old woman in connection with series of thefts in Musselburgh
Police officers in East Lothian have arrested and charged a 39-year-old woman in connection with a number of thefts from shops.
The woman was arrested yesterday Wednesday...
Edinburgh Indian community “living in fear” after spate of burglaries
Indian families in Edinburgh are "living in fear" after the community was hit with a series of "targeted" burglaries this June.
Burglars are reported to...
Man 38 convicted of multiple rapes and serious assaults
A 38-year-old man has been found guilty of a series of sexual and violent offences committed in East Lothian and Elgin between 2010 and...
Concern growing for missing 37-year-old man last seen in North Berwick
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in trying to locate a 37-year-old man missing from the Leith area of Edinburgh.
Christopher Tatton is just over 6ft tall, with a...
Police arrest 30-year-old man following housebreakings in East Lothian and Scottish Borders
Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in connection with a number of housebreakings,
The incidents took place in East Lothian and the Scottish Borders between...
Police hunt two e-scooter riders who left scene of crash that injured woman
Police are appealing for information to help trace two riders of e-scooters who collided with a female pedestrian in Edinburgh yesterday, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
The incident...
Concern growing for missing teenager who was last seen in Wester Hailes
Police are appealing for help to trace 16-year-old Kyle Frank who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.
He was last seen in the Wester Hailes...
Police advise public to avoid Dalry Road area following fire
Dalry Road in Edinburgh is closed in both directions following a report of a fire at a premises around 5.25pm on Tuesday, 16 June,...
MP demands action on e-scooters after city incident
Angry MP Dr Scott Arthur has urged the Scottish Government to legislate now after a women was in collision with two e-scooters in Edinburgh’s...
Two men jailed following gang war linked fire-raising in Hay Drive
Two men have been jailed for attempted murder following a wilful fire-raising incident linked to the ongoing gang feud activity.
The incident took place on...
City centre death being treated as ‘unexplained’ by police
An investigation is underway after a 59-year-old man was found dead in Edinburgh city centre on Sunday evening.
Emergency services were called to Hunter Square around 10.35pm on...
Extensive enquiries ongoing after 93-year-old woman robbed of jewellery
Detectives are appealing for information after a 93-year-old woman was robbed of jewellery in Edinburgh.
Around 2.10pm on Sunday, 14 June, the woman was approached...
Man 30 jailed for series of violent and sexual offences
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of a series of violent and sexual offences in...
Investigation underway after theft from ATM in West Lothian
Detectives are appealing for information following a theft from an ATM in West Lothian.
Around 3.10am on Monday, 15 June, 2026 police were made aware...
Police praise Scotland fans after World Cup victory
Police Scotland has praised the behaviour of football fans after Steve Clarke’s men won their opening World Cup match against Haiti on Sunday morning.
Assistant Chief...
Driver seriously injured following crash on A70 near Harperrig Reservoir
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed a crash on the A70 near Harperrig Reservoir, West Lothian, on Friday, 12 June 2026, to contact them.
Around 5.50pm a white...
East Lothian dog handler recognised by His Majesty the King in his Birthday Honours
An East Lothian police officer has been recognised by His Majesty the King in his Birthday Honours for their distinguished service to policing.
Sergeant Rhona Meikle has...
CCTV image released of man following serious assault on Lower Granton Road
A CCTV image of a man who detectives believe may be able to assist them with their enquires into a serious assault on Lower...
Ten-year-old girl in hospital following serious crash in West Lothian
Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a serious collision in Armadale.
The incident happened around 8.40am on Thursday, 11 June, on Avondale...
Two teenagers taken to hospital following serious crash in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh which took place in the early hours of Thursday, 11 June, 2026.
Around, 2.35am, a black...
Chief Constable reflects of progress to deliver vision for future
Police Scotland’s Chief Constable Jo Farrell’s has reflected on progress over the last year to deliver the 2030 vision of safer communities, less crime, supported...
Police ‘extremely concerned’ for welfare of missing 20-year-old man
Police are appealing for information to trace 20-year-old Harvey Brittan who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.
He was last seen around 10am on Wednesday,...
Police respond to demonstrations across Scotland following Belfast attack
Demonstrations were held in a number of locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday, 9 June, 2026.
Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and charged in...
Missing teenager last seen in Oxgangs area on Saturday evening
Police are appealing for information to help trace teenager Nathaniel Reevell who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.
He was last seen in the Oxgangs...
Man 65 jailed for violence against women and drug supply in Edinburgh
A 65-year-old man has been jailed for three years and four months for violence against women and drug supply offences in Edinburgh.
Douglas Dunbar pled...
Children board the newly established Mauricewood Bike Bus
More than 20 primary school children set off on the newly established Mauricewood Bike Bus today.
The cycling initiative was set up by local parents who aim to...
Police arrest 38-year-old man following disorder on pitch after Celtic’s title win
Officers investigating the disorder on the pitch following Celtic’s Premiership title win over Hearts on Saturday,16 May, 2026 have made a further arrest.
A 38-year-old man has...
Police hold successful retail crime operation focusing on Newkirkgate area
The Leith Community Policing Team led a retail crime operation on Friday 5 June 2026, focusing on the Newkirkgate and surrounding areas.
The operation, in response to community...
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