Parliament backs migration powers
The Scottish Parliament has backed the need for Scotland to have the power to create a migration policy tailored to its needs. Cross-party support was secured for a Scottish Government…
Month: February 2018
City Council agrees 2018/19 budget at today’s meeting
The City of Edinburgh Council will continue to prioritise frontline services for young, older and vulnerable residents while making necessary savings under the 2018/19 budget, which was set today. In the…
Rugby legend Doddie Weir to auction Whisky for charity
Scotland Rugby Legend, Doddie Weir, holds a bottle of outstanding peated single malt that will be auctioned next month. The cask was broached by Doddie and 99 bottles subsequently filled…
Police appeal after early morning break-in to Danderhall cafe
Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at a business in Danderhall. The incident happened around 4.45 a.m. on Wednesday 21st February at the Sheriffhall Café on…
Police make fresh appeal for information following suspicious package discovery
Police investigating the discovery of a suspicious package left in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, nearly six weeks ago, have today made a fresh public appeal for information. Detectives are urging…
Investigation launched following Clerk Street serious assault
Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a serious assault at the corner of Clerk Street and Rankeillor Street. The incident happened around 1.50pm on Tuesday, February 20, when a 28-year-old…
Police appeal after 81-year-old woman has purse stolen in Dalkeith
Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following a distraction theft in Dalkeith involving an 81-year-old woman. The incident happened around 12.35pm on Thursday 2nd February within Semi-Chem, High Street,…
Police appeal for witnesses following serious assault in Niddrie
Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a serious assault in the Niddrie area of the city. The incident happened around 7.10pm on Sunday, February 11, when a 26-year-old man was walking his…
Police issue CCTV following Shandwick Place assault
Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an assault. The incident took place in Shandwick Place…
Edinburgh City frozen out by Meadowbank re-build
Edinburgh City will not return to their Meadowbank home under Edinburgh Council’s controversial plans to redevelop Meadowbank Stadium. Proposals mean the new facility will not be large enough to host…