18th August 2016 – Live Edinburgh News

Police appeal after elderly man found injured in Loanhead

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Police in Midlothian are investigating following a report of injuries sustained to an 87-year-old man at Straiton Pond. The incident happened yesterday (Wednesday, August 17) at around 6pm on the…

Police urge festival revellers to drink responsibly

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Police in Edinburgh are urging the public to drink responsibly and keep themselves safe during the Festival. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are already joining local residents in visiting the…

Council leader to stand down in May

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The leader of the city council Andrew Burns today announced he is to quit politics completely at next year’s local elections. He said the decision to stand down after nearly…