Bus driver who killed woman in Davidsons Mains given unpaid work
A bus driver who admitted killing an elderly woman as she crossed the road has escaped a jail sentence and been sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work. James Muir,…
Month: October 2018
A 92-year-old woman has died following a collision on Southhouse Avenue on Tuesday
Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a woman has died following a road collision in the South East of the city. The 92-year-old was a pedestrian when she was involved…
Police appeal for help finding elderly man
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man reported missing from the north of the city. John Ross, 72, was last seen at around 1pm…
Police appeal for help identifying a man who has no memory
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for assistance from the public to identify a man currently receiving medical treatment in hospital. At around 6pm on Thursday 20th September, emergency services received…
Man arrested following Westfield Street assault and robbery
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a man following an assault and robbery in the Gorgie area. The incident took place around 3pm on Sunday, September 30, in Westfield…
Edinburgh Council seeks residents views on budgets
Edinburgh Council is asking residents for their views as part of a10-week public engagement exercise developing a four-year strategy to meet the changing demands of the city and its services. With almost five…
Livingston shoppers raise £1,000 for children’s respite centre
Shoppers at The Centre, Livingston raised £1k at the weekend for a local respite centre which helps children with complex disabilities. The funds were raised for Sunndach and Great Ormond…
Arrests made following pickpocketing incidents in Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh can confirm that three people have been arrested and charged in connection with pickpocketing in the city centre. The incident happened during the afternoon of Monday 24…
E-Fit issued following cycle path indecent assault
Police in Edinburgh have issued an E-Fit image of a man they wish to trace as part of their ongoing investigation into an indecent assault. Between 5,35am and 6am on…
Investigation launched after 77-year-old assaulted and robbed in Gorgie
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following an assault and robbery in Gorgie. The incident took place around 3pm on Sunday, September 30, near Gorgie War Memorial Hall in…