Man charged following Pirrie Street serious assault
Police have charged a man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Leith. The incident occurred around 6.15pm on Pirrie Street last night. A 50-year-old man was taken…
Year: 2017
Police in attendance at ongoing incident in Great Junction Street
Police are in attendance at ongoing incident in Great Junction Street. A cordon has been erected and a local has told how blood is splattered on a pavement. A spokesperson…
VIDEO: Bystanders lift car off pedestrian following Leith collision
This is the terrifying moment that bystanders lifted a car off a pedestrian who was trapped following a collision in Leith at the weekend. Around 15 people in the street…
St Columba’s Hospice launches new fundraising appeal
St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh has today launched its new fundraising appeal – A Summer to Remember. The appeal will raise money for the Hospice, to enable it to reach…
Police launch anti-social behaviour crackdown in north Edinburgh
Police in north Edinburgh, in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, are today relaunching Stronger North for 2017 following a recent unacceptable rise in anti-social behaviour and crime. Ongoing…
Scottish Defence League hold anti-terrorism rally in Edinburgh
The Scottish Defence League held an anti-terrorism rally in Edinburgh earlier today. Around 50 members of the group marched from Waverley station to the Royal Mile. A counter rally was…
Police appeal for help finding missing woman
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a vulnerable woman missing from the Craigentinny area. Shona Priestly was last seen at an address in Craigentinny Road yesterday…
People warned not to drink Mac B water as a ” Precaution “
Scotland’s food watchdog is advising people not to drink the Macb brand of water as a “precaution”.
Police appeal for witnesses following Cowgate serious assault
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault that occurred in the city centre. The incident took place between 2am and 3am on Friday 16th June in…
BREAKING: Police are in attendance at the Royal Infirmary following reports of a suspicious male
Police are currently in attendance at the Royal Infirmary following reports of a suspicious male in the grounds. One hospital source has claimed the man is armed with a knife…