Man convicted for death of Jonny Smith sentenced to six years in prison
A man who caused the death of Jonny Smith by dangerous driving in May 2018 has today been sentenced to six years in prison. Ednilson Ceita, now 29, was convicted…
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Police are appealing for help finding missing man last seen in Cumberland Street earlier today
Police are appealing for information to help trace a 44-year-old man from the city. Jeremy Pike was last seen around 12pm on Thursday, 25 November, 2021 in the Cumberland Street…
Body discovered following East Lothian car fire
Police investigating a car fire in East Lothian have confirmed that a body has been discovered inside the vehicle. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in car park three…
Car fire closes Longniddry Bents car park
Police have closed off a car park at Longniddry Bents following a car fire earlier today. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 3pm today. The local council…
Pictured: US President Joe Biden arrives in Edinburgh
US President Joe Biden has arrived in Scotland for the crucial COP26 climate conference. Biden, who arrived from Rome touched down at Edinburgh Airport just after 11am this morning. Hundreds…
In Pictures: Climate protesters gather in Edinburgh
Around two hundred climate protesters took to the streets of Edinburgh today, as the COP26 got underway in Glasgow. The campaigners met in the Meadows just before 11am and walked…
Man guilty of causing fatal crash on Maybury Road
A man has been convicted over the death of Jonny Smith who died following a collision on Maybury Road in 2018. At the High court in Edinburgh Ednilson Ceita was…
Police appeal after car stolen following a housebreaking in the city
Police are seeking help to trace a stolen car which was taken following a housebreaking incident in north Edinburgh last night. The incident happened at an address on Strachan Road…
Investigation launched following abduction and attempted murder
Police are appealing for information following an abduction and attempted murder incident which happened in the city centre overnight. At around 10.45pm on Wednesday, 6 October, 2021, officers were alerted…
Investigation launched after man found injured in city street
Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in the Grassmarket area of the city. The incident happened around 2.20am on Sunday, 3 October, when a 21-year-old man was found…