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Woman charged with attempting to murder two police officers in West Lothian

Posted on 14th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police Scotland can confirm that a 46-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of two on duty police officers. The incident took place shortly…

Graphic Picture – Dog abandoned Dunbar beach dies

Posted on 13th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was dumped in a pillowcase on the Whitesands Bay beach in Dunbar. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was called by the…

Magic Festival announce first ever festive show

Posted on 12th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Edinburgh is already known as a capital of magic for its connections to Harry Potter, host of the UK’s biggest magic festival, and its enchanting beauty, but this Christmas Edinburgh…

Two men arrested in connection with Kirknewton armed robbery

Posted on 11th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged two men in connection with an armed robbery in Kirknewton on Monday, 10th October. A report will be submitted to the Procurator…

Eight new cases of measles confirmed in Edinburgh

Posted on 11th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Eight cases of measles have been confirmed in the Edinburgh area in the last two weeks and NHS Lothian is encouraging people to ensure that they are fully immunised against…

Police appeal following armed robbery at Kirknewton Post Office and Pharmacy

Posted on 10th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in West Lothian are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery in Kirknewton earlier today. The incident happened at the pharmacy/post office in Main Street around 4 pm. Cash…

BREAKING: Kirknewton Village sealed off by police following armed robbery

Posted on 10th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A street in Kirknewton has been sealed off by police following an armed robbery. One local has reported seeing streets closed and a police helicopter overhead. Live Edinburgh News understands that…

Police appeal after serious assault in Livingston

Posted on 9th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a serious assault near to Dedridge Pond, Livingston. The incident happened on around 5pm on Friday, October 7, near to the…

North Bridge closed due to ongoing police incident

Posted on 6th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

North Bridge has been closed due to an ongoing police incident. The road was closed in both directions just before 9am. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said “Police in Edinburgh…

Fifty firefighter’s tackle blaze at Lower Granton Road flat

Posted on 5th October 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Around 50 firefighters rescued residents trapped in a block of flats in Granton following a fire in a flat earlier tonight. Firefighters fought their way through choking smoke to rescue…