December 2017 – Live Edinburgh News

Police are appealing for help finding a missing 94-year-old woman in Edinburgh

Posted on 31st December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 94-year-old woman reported missing in the Morningside area. Isobel Miller was last seen at Chalmers Church in Morningside…

Police issue advice ahead of Hogmanay Street Party

Posted on 31st December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Ahead of tonight’s world famous Street Party, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh has issued the following statement: He said: “The Torchlight Procession was a great precursor to the Hogmanay celebrations, with…

Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in Duddingston collision

Posted on 27th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision in the Duddingston area. The incident happened around 2.30pm on Tuesday 26 December on Duddingston Park near to…

Police appeal for help finding missing 79-year-old

Posted on 26th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information in order to trace a 79-year-old man who is missing from the Clovenstone area of the city. Francis Robertson was last seen around…

Men jailed following Ferry Road hit and run collision

Posted on 19th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Two men who were involved in a road traffic collision which left a young boy seriously injured have been sentenced to a total 6 years and seven months imprisonment. Connor Whalen,…

Police appeal for help finding missing Edinburgh man

Posted on 17th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing from the South East of the city. Lee Gibb was last seen in Watson Crescent in…

New trampoline centre to open in Musselburgh this month

Posted on 13th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A new £1m trampoline centre is due to be opened in East Lothian later this month. The high-spec arena will opening in Newhailes Industrial Estate in Musselburgh boasts over 100…

Investigation launched following serious assault in the Kirkgate

Posted on 13th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a serious assault in the Kirkgate. The incident happened around 6.50pm on Friday, December 8, when a 50-year-old man was walking towards the New Kirkgate…

Woman remanded in custody following pickpocket incidents

Posted on 13th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with three pickpocketing incidents in the city centre. The incidents happened between Saturday, December…

Hunt launched after prisoner escapes from G4S staff in Edinburgh

Posted on 12th December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are currently investigating after a man made off from G4S security officers. Conlon Carr was being brought to St Leonards Police Station from HMP Polmont YOI at…