Police appeal following hit and run
Officers are appealing for information following a hit and run in Edinburgh. Around 5pm on Sunday, 13 June, 2021, a man was cycling on Ferry Road when he was struck…
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Seven people rescued from Cramond Island
Seven people had to be rescued from Cramond Island today after being cut off by the tide. The volunteer lifeboat crew from Kinghorn Station in Fife were scrambled to rescue…
Edinburgh teenager to run virtual Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for Cancer Research
An Edinburgh teenager will be pounding the streets of the capital on Sunday as he raises money for Cancer Research by running the route of the Edinburgh Marathon – which…
Police appeal for help to find missing teenager
Police Scotland is appealing for information to help trace the whereabouts of 13-year-old Kaitlyn Gover missing from Edinburgh. Kaitlyn was last seen at Baullie Place near to Portobello High School…
Man convicted of death of teenager Mhari O’Neill.
A man has today been convicted of the death of a teenager in Edinburgh in December 2018. 20-year-old Ewan Fulton pled guilty to the culpable homicide of 15-year-old Mhari O’Neill…
Police statement ahead of Scottish Cup Final.
On Saturday St Johnstone and Hibernian go head-to-head in the Scottish Cup Final. There is always significant interest in these extremely important fixtures and despite the match being played behind…
Police vehicle involved in collision during pursuit on Marionville Avenue
A police car has been involved in a collision with another car and a wall whilst pursuing a vehicle that had failed to stop. The incident happened as officers were…
Water sports activity centre and cafe given green light for Silverknowes beach despite local councillor objection
Council chiefs have granted permission for a new water sports activity centre to be opened at Silverknowes beach. The decision to allow, BoardFast, to open was made at this morning’s Development…
Re-appeal to find man linked to two sexual attacks on women in Edinburgh prompts Crimestoppers reward of £5,000
The independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward of up to £5,000 to find a man we now know is linked to attacks on two young women in Edinburgh,…
Locals furious with Gypsy Brae closure
Locals have reacted angrily after the council closed off West Shore Road at Gypsy Brae without any warning. The closure came into effect this morning and double yellow lines have…