Man charged in connection with City Bypass death
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with road traffic offences after a body of a man was found on the A720 Edinburgh…
Year: 2019
Police appeal following city centre collision
Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a collision in the city centre. At around 4.45pm yesterday police were called after a cyclist was knocked off their bike at Bristo Place…
No criminality established over Pilton ‘rape’ claims
Police have confirmed they have concluded their investing into claims a man was raped on a cycle path in north Edinburgh and conclude that no criminality has been established. Officers…
Police appeal after woman found seriously injured in West Pilton
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a report of serious injuries to a woman in Pilton, Edinburgh. The woman was discovered around 5.25am on Monday 28 October, 2019,…
Investigation launched after man raped on north Edinburgh cycle path
Police are investigating after a man was raped on a cycle path in north Edinburgh in the early hours of this morning. An area near to the exit for Ainslie…
Dispersal zones to be used over Bonfire weekend to curb antisocial behaviour
Police have confirmed that seven dispersal zones are being set up in Edinburgh to combat antisocial behaviour and disorder over the Bonfire weekend. The zones cover areas in North East,…
New drug driving laws introduced later this month
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has welcomed Police Scotland’s preparations for the introduction of new drug driving laws on 21 October. Police will carry out testing using ‘mouth swabs for any…
Pet Blessing Service at Greyfriars Kirk this Sunday
All creatures great and small are invited with their owners to Greyfriars Kirk on Sunday 6 October at 3.00 pm for a special blessing for animals. Greyfriars Kirk looks forward…
In Pictures: Will Ferrell filming in Edinburgh earlier today
American actor and comedian Will Ferrell has started filming his new movie in Edinburgh this week. Earlier today he was spotted with co-star Rachel McAdams filming on Calton Hill. The pair…
Police name man who died in Fountainbridge fire
Police in Edinburgh can now confirm the identity of the person who sadly died following a fire at a property in Fountainbridge last month. He was Gordon Sievewright, 69, from…