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Update: Edinburgh Airport has reopened following evacuation
Edinburgh Airport was evacuated last night as a precaution following a report of a potentially suspicious package.
The incident was reported around 6.50pm on Friday,...
Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) marks 10th anniversary
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC), a multi-agency group chaired by Police Scotland, is marking its 10th anniversary in June 2026.
Over the last...
Two youths charged with theft of vehicle from Pencaitland
Police in East Lothian have charged two male youths in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle from Pencaitland,
The theft took place during the early hours of...
Police concerned for welfare of man who called them from Nicolson Square then hung...
Officers in Edinburgh are asking for the public’s assistance in tracing a man who contacted police with concerns for his welfare.
At 5.05pm on Thursday, 18 June, 2026, a...
Police link 52 offences to 14 youngsters in north Edinburgh
Police in the north of Edinburgh have linked 52 offences to 14 youngsters.
This follows concerns about the behaviour of groups of youngsters in the...
Witness appeal after 6-year-old boy injured after crash in Tranent
Police are appealing for information following a crash in Tranent.
Around 5pm on Saturday, 13 June, 2026, officers received a report of a crash involving...
Four men due to appear in court after lorry driven into house
Detectives have arrested and charged four men in connection with culpable and reckless conduct following a police operation on Thursday, 18 June, 2026.
It follows...
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...
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