New drive to curb online puppy sales
People in Scotland are increasingly buying puppies online despite the risk of purchasing from illegal breeders, according to new research. Almost half (45%) of people who bought a puppy in…
Year: 2019
CCTV appeal following Leith Links robbery
Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries in respect…
Police appeal for help finding missing East Lothian man
Police in East Lothian are appealing for information to trace a 56-year-old man reported missing from the Prestonpans area. William Watson was last seen on High Street, Prestonpans, around 11.30am on…
Police investigate after car driven at a group of men on Leith Links
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in the Leith area of the city. The incident happened around 5.50pm on Sunday, 3 November, 2019 at…
BREAKING: Hibs sack Paul Heckingbottom
Hibs have sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom after nine months in charge at Easter Road. The 42-year-old has left the Edinburgh club 48 hours after a 5-2 League Cup semi-final defeat…
SFRS urge communities to attend organised Bonfire Night displays
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to attend organised Bonfire events tomorrow. Private firework displays and illegal bonfires pose a serious risk to the safety of the…
Police appeal following attempted armed robbery in Newhaven
Police in Edinburgh are investigating following an attempted armed robbery in Newhaven yesterday. Around 4:05pm a man entered Newhaven Grocers in Newhaven Road. He stood at the door of the shop,…
Hibernian women’s team to be honoured with civic reception
The Lord Provost of Edinburgh will mark the achievements of Hibs’ female football players with a celebration in the City Chambers. In recognition of the growing success of the women’s…
Attacks on firefighters and emergency service responders put communities at risk
Attacks on Scotland’s firefighters during Bonfire Night could be putting communities at risk, warns a senior fire officer. Crews across Scotland were attacked on 13 reported occasions on November 5,…
Craig Levein sacked as Hearts manager
The Board of Directors of Heart of Midlothian Football Club has today taken the decision to relieve Craig Levein of his first team managerial duties. The Board would like to…