Cyclist critical after falling from bike in dedicated cycle lane
A Cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after falling from her bike on a dedicated cycle lane. Emergency services raced to the scene on Silverknowes Road at 10.20…
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Police appeal after bogus workmen incidents
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after two “bogus workman” incidents in the Corstorphine area of the city. The first incident happened at a property on Broomhall Avenue and…
Investigation launched after woman suffers serious facial injury in attack
Police are seeking to trace witnesses to an assault which happened outside a convenience store in Drylaw. Around 9pm on Saturday, 10 April, 2021, a 34-year-old woman was outside the…
Spectacular sight on River Forth as world’s largest construction vessel offloads cargo
Onlookers on the banks of the Forth Estuary were treated to a spectacular sight today as one of the most remarkable marine operations ever undertaken on the river unfolded. In an operation spanning two…
Investigation launched after man’s body pulled from Water of Leith
An investigation has been launched after the body of a man was pulled from the Water of Leith earlier today. Emergency services attended the scene near Couper Street in Leith…
Police appeal following Meadows disorder
Police are appealing for information and condemning the disorder seen in The Meadows this weekend. Various videos and images have been shared on social media showing the extent of the…
BBC Scotland kicks off new series of highlights from the Scottish Women’s Premier League
BBC Scotland is bringing the best of the action from the Scottish Building Society Scottish Women’s Premier League with a weekly highlights show on the BBC Scotland channel. The new…
Alex Salmond launches new political party
Former First Minister, Alex Salmond, has announced the creation of a new pro-independence party which will stand in the Scottish Parliament election. He said the Alba Party expected to field…
Police launch bike theft campaign
Police Scotland has launched a national campaign to tackle the rising number of bike thefts taking place across the country and to raise awareness of bike security within the cycling…
RNLI appeal for walkers to check the safe crossing times for Cramond Island
The RNLI are today appealing for anyone who crosses to Cramond Island to check the safe tide crossing times after the volunteer crew were called out five times last week…